Emerging Independent
Aimé Leon Dore
Country
United States
Founded
2014
Founder
Teddy Santis
Brand Story
Queens-born Teddy Santis built ALD as a love letter to New York preppy and Mediterranean sensibility. He simultaneously serves as Creative Director of New Balance MADE in USA.
Timeline
- 2014
Founded by Teddy Santis
Queens-born Teddy Santis launches ALD as a love letter to New York preppy and Greek-American sensibility.
- 2018
Mulberry Street flagship
First flagship opens in Nolita, with adjacent Café Leon Dore.
- 2019
New Balance collaborations begin
First ALD × New Balance 997 sells out instantly. Pattern continues into a multi-year partnership.
- 2022
Teddy Santis appointed at NB MADE in USA
Santis takes on creative direction of New Balance's American-made line while continuing ALD.
- 2024
London + Paris flagships
Opens first European stores in Mayfair and Saint-Honoré.
