Illesteva
Retail Apparel and FashionCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Illesteva is a Venice, California-based company operating in the retail apparel and fashion industry, founded in 2010 to address a need for classic eyewear with a downtown New York aesthetic. The brand has since expanded its product range to include accessories such as umbrellas, backpacks, and handbags. Illesteva emphasizes craftsmanship, with products handcrafted from high-quality materials and manufactured by family-run factories in Italy, France, and Germany. The company has pursued innovative design, exploring new shapes and motifs while maintaining a timeless aesthetic; it was a 2012 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist. Illesteva has engaged in limited-edition collaborations, including partnerships with Prince in 2022, Mandolin Miami in 2020, and the Michael Jackson Estate in 2017. The company employs between 11 and 50 people and operates online via illesteva.com, reflecting its presence in the U.S. market and broader fashion retail landscape.