ME+EM
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Clare Hornby |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
Number of employees | 380 |
| Website | www |
ME+EM is a British fashion brand[1] that produces luxury clothing and accessories for women. It operates under a direct-to-consumer business model[2], retailing through its website and stores across the UK and the United States.
History
ME+EM was founded by Clare Hornby[3] and Emma Howarth in 2007. The brand was initially called Pyjama Room and specialised in luxury loungewear for women[4].
In 2009 the brand was renamed ME+EM and expanded its offering to include ready-to-wear[5]. Emma Howarth left the business in 2012, while Clare Hornby remained as the brand's CEO[6]. In January 2018, the label opened its first retail store on New Cavendish Street in London, and its first concession in Selfridges in September[7].
In February 2024[8], ME+EM opened its first international store on Madison Avenue in New York City, before opening three more locations in the US: SoHo, NYC[9], East Hampton, NY[10], and Dallas, TX[11]. 2024 also saw the brand launch its debut swimwear collection, followed by expansion into other product categories, such as footwear and accessories[12].
Current Operations
The company's head office is based in London, where it also has several store locations, including Chelsea, Belgravia, and a Marylebone flagship. Outside of London, ME+EM also has a store in Edinburgh, Scotland and in 2025, ME+EM opened a location in Manchester, England[13].
References
- ^ Craik, Laura (30 April 2022). "Meet the woman who reinvented midlife dressing". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "British Direct-to-consumer Modern Luxury Fashion Brand ME+EM Raises £55m to Accelerate International Expansion – The London Business Journal". 22 March 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "Clare Hornby". Highland Europe. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ Spanier, Gideon (24 November 2014). "Growth Capital: ME+EM - How the Duchess's Breton top in a yacht race". The Standard. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "Q&A: CLARE HORNBY". Marylebone Journal. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "Client Challenge". www.ft.com. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ Sheppard, Emma (5 September 2018). "Me + Em opens first concession". Drapers. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ Hu, Zoe (28 February 2024). "First look: Me & Em opens first international store in New York". Drapers. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "Royal-Favorite Label ME+EM Has Arrived to Soho". Town & Country. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ Style, Lisa Frohlich of Hamptons NY (22 July 2024). "ME+EM Continues Its U.S. Expansion with Two New Stores in Soho and East Hampton". Hamptons.com. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ Smrekar, Melissa (5 March 2025). "Celeb-Loved British Luxury Women's Clothing Brand ME+EM Opens at Dallas' NorthPark Center". PaperCity Magazine. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ Faithfull, Mark. "Female U.S. Professionals Boost ME+EM As Luxury Brand Keeps It Simple". Forbes. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ^ "Me+Em Opens First Manchester Store on King Street - King Street Manchester". 2 July 2025. Retrieved 18 November 2025.