Which designer founded the New York streetwear label Kith in 2011?

Ronnie Fieg founded the New York streetwear label Kith in 2011.

Fieg was already known for sneaker design and retail before launching Kith. The brand began with stores in New York and developed a model combining its own apparel with carefully selected footwear and lifestyle products. Kith became particularly known for detailed collaborations, seasonal collections, and retail spaces designed as cultural destinations.

The name Kith comes from an old expression meaning friends or friends and family. That idea appears in the label’s full phrase, “Kith and Kin,” which refers to close social relationships.

Kith is sometimes confused with Aimé Leon Dore because both are New York labels with strong lifestyle identities. However, Teddy Santis founded Aimé Leon Dore, while Ronnie Fieg founded Kith in 2011.