LAFAYETTE 148 believes beautiful clothes are not truly beautiful unless they serve a purpose—to enhance the lives of the women who wear them.  Architecture is the common thread in our designs. They have an artist’s eye for color, and a sculptor’s knack for distilling the essence of a design. They believe in building women up.  To fuel their passion. Fulfill their purpose. Feel their power.

Liz Hostetter, Founder was unable to find clothing in the fit and styles she desired, so she began working with a local tailor to create her own designs. Sourcing small quantities of fabrics and curating design ideas, she began to create a collection of women’s clothing that would inspire customers to build upon her original designs, empowering them to define their own style through their preferences in colors, patterns, fit and hem length.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Freida Rothman is a second-generation jeweler, a mother of four, and an entrepreneur striving to remind every woman of her inner strength. Inspired by the legacy of four grandparents—all Holocaust survivors—Freida’s designs honor strength and resiliency through sterling silver contemporary pieces that reflect her home and elevate Brooklyn grit into wearable glamour for your everyday.