WINNIE NEW YORK
Winnie New York is a New York–based luxury fashion label founded by Idris Balogun, a Nigerian-born, London-raised designer with training on Savile Row and experience at Burberry and Tom Ford before launching his own brand around 2018-2019.
Winnie New York is a New York–based luxury fashion label founded by Idris Balogun, a Nigerian-born, London-raised designer with training on Savile Row and experience at Burberry and Tom Ford before launching his own brand around 2018-2019. Named in tribute to his grandmother, Winnie blends meticulous tailoring techniques with relaxed, contemporary proportions to create garments that are simultaneously elegant and functional. The label has garnered critical acclaim—winning the 2022 LVMH Karl Lagerfeld Prize—for its craftsmanship, quality materials, and thoughtful reinterpretation of wardrobe classics through a modern lens. Balogun’s design philosophy emphasizes longevity and sustainability in construction, aiming to make pieces that endure both aesthetically and physically.