DEFINING EMERGING BRAND DISCOVERY
Arete was founded on a simple belief: some of the most exciting brands in the world are still waiting to be discovered.
As shoppers, we kept running into the same problem: finding unique emerging brands often required hours of searching, and purchasing from them could be expensive, complicated, or simply impossible.
We started Arete to change that.
We carefully curate brands from around the world that bring fresh perspectives, exceptional craftsmanship, and original ideas to fashion.
OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER EMERGING BRANDS TO BE GLOBALLY SEEN AND CELEBRATED OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER EMERGING BRANDS TO BE GLOBALLY SEEN AND CELEBRATED
Neither of us came from the fashion industry. One of us came from public policy and the other from technology, but we shared a fascination with helping emerging designers reach a global audience and making discovery more exciting for shoppers.
When you shop at Arete, you're not just purchasing a product—you're supporting independent creators and helping build a more diverse, inspiring, and globally connected fashion ecosystem.
Thank you for being part of this journey and for discovering the next generation of brands with us.
— KJ & MJ
ARETE STUDIOS NYC
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116 Suffolk St, LES
10002 New York, New York
United States of America
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Tuesday to Sunday 12am–8pm
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ARETE STUDIOS LA
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1298 W Sunset Boulevard, Echo Park
90026 Los Angeles, California
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