Staceface: A Stacey Bendet Story

With large sunglasses and an even larger imagination, Stacey Bendet, a New York native, has fashioned a brand full of timeless designs emphasizing elegance and capitalizing on quality. Alice and Olivia, created by Bendet in 2002, has dressed women with style from boardrooms to brunches. While on a mission to create the perfect pair of pants, Bendet established a brand that brings flamboyance to all facets of life and proves that workwear can be wonders of whimsical. "Staceface," the iconic trademarked avatar version of herself, clad with red lips and round glasses, can be found in her designs from cashmere to clutches (Suhrawardi, 2023).

Professionalism is anything but plain with Alice and Olivia's workwear. With sleek blazers and sophisticated dresses, Bendet does not skimp out on style. These blazers are exemplary closet staples, whether cherry blossom colored or cream. From monochromatic to multicolor, Bendet beautifies business wear. Ideally suited for work and play, you will not have to worry about changing for after-work activities with these pieces. The versatility of Alice and Olivia will keep you looking chic at work and after hours.

Fond of all things feminine, Bendet has "always been a woman's woman, even a girl's girl," which is evident in her designs (Suhrawardi, 2023). She empowers women through polished silhouettes and ornate fabrics. To bring her designs to life, Bendet focuses on silk, sequins, and satin. Her genius designs fuse both flirt and frill in the most sophisticated way. Bendet certifies that style can be both embellished and elegant.

With her love of vintage, Bendet takes on tradition and pairs it with texture and vibrance. With silhouettes that salute the sixties, she adds character to clothing with "hand-applied floral applique" found on the Lindsey Embellished Mini Gown (Alice and Olivia, 2023). This dress's "demure silhouette" is notable for its nostalgic nature (Harrods, 2023). Capturing contemporary femininity, Alice and Olivia's stylish silhouettes speak for themselves with tulles, twills, and colors across the rainbow. Wearing Alice and Olivia equips you to banish the boring with pops of pink and pastels for every occasion.

In pursuing the perfect pair of pants, Bendet created a brand that was much more than boycotting beige. Alice and Olivia empowers women and celebrates femininity one playful print at a time. A devoted mother and dedicated leader, Bendet is proud to say she has a 96% retention rate of female staff "due to the flexibility towards family life that's built into her workplace" (Suhrawardi, 2023). She cherishes her employees and proves her business goes far deeper than the dressing room. With a benevolent heart and brilliant eye, Stacey Bendet has created a classic clothing brand that stands the test of time. Let Bendet's astonishing accomplishments and empowerment through elegance inspire you to show up with your smile, style, and very own "Staceface."

References

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Written by Mimi Klump

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