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Brand profile
Cushnie
Defunct New York label (2008–2020) known for body-conscious tailoring, cutout gowns and jumpsuits, founded by Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs.
New York CityOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$$Price
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What to know about Cushnie
The label shut in 2020
Cushnie announced its closure in October 2020, citing COVID-19 losses and retail conditions, so anything you find now is resale or leftover stock.
Body-conscious cuts, flat solid colors
Its reputation came from sharp body-conscious tailoring: cutout gowns, jumpsuits and slip dresses in strong single colors rather than print or pattern.
Two founders, then one name
Launched in 2008 as Cushnie et Ochs by Parsons graduates Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs; after Ochs left in 2018 it became Cushnie and added bags, denim and bridal.
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Brand facts
Cushnie was a New York women's ready-to-wear and bridal label founded in 2008 by Parsons graduates Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs as Cushnie et Ochs. It built its reputation on body-conscious tailoring, cutout gowns, jumpsuits and slip dresses in strong solid colors, worn by Beyoncé and Michelle Obama. Ochs exited in 2018 and the label was renamed Cushnie, with Carly Cushnie as majority owner adding handbags, denim and bridal plus a 2019 Target collaboration. Cushnie announced the business was closing in October 2020, citing COVID-19 losses and retail conditions.
- Founded
- 2008
- Origin
- New York City, United States
- Made in
- USA, Europe
- Price
- $$$$
- Focus
- Womenswear
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Quiet luxury