Piperlime [SEP] inception
Piperlime
Piperlime was an online retail company based in San Francisco, California, US. Founded in 2006 as a spin-off by Gap Inc., Piperlime offered a selection of footwear and handbags for women, men and children. Beginning in fall 2009, the company sold women's clothing and, later, men's clothing, with the men's business retiring in August 2014. On January 23, 2015, Gap Inc. announced its decision to close Piperlime by the end of April 2015, in order to focus resources on
spring 2008, Piperlime stocked over 30 handbag brands including Marc by Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Botkier, Kooba, Foley + Corinna, Beirn, Orla Kiely and Linea Pelle.
Piperlime had ongoing partnerships with celebrity stylists, who recommended their favorite seasonal products online as "Fashion Editors". Stylists included Rachel Zoe, Rachel Bilson and Olivia Palermo.
The first Piperlime retail store opened in SoHo, New York City, on September 6, 2012 and closed April 2015.
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