ABOUT US

Escape in Style with Nieves Lavi, a luxury resortwear brand and your ultimate destination for effortlessly chic, vacation-ready essentials.

Crafted for the modern, free-spirited woman, Nieves Lavi presents a curated collection of elevated, designer travel clothing that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with global inspiration and a commitment to slow fashion.

From sun-kissed escapes to serene coastal retreats, discover everything you need to vacation in style, all in one place.

Founded in 2004 by Sam Nieves Vélez and Sharon Lavi in New York City, Nieves Lavi embraces a philosophy of attainable luxury, enduring style, impeccable craftsmanship, and a commitment to conscious, sustainable, and long-lasting fashion. The brand quickly captured the attention of fashion insiders and has been featured in distinguished retailers such as Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Fenwick, Nordstrom, Intermix, Anthropologie, and NET-A-PORTER.

Now exclusively online, Nieves Lavi offers a thoughtfully curated selection of artisanal, sustainably crafted pieces designed for today's adventurous woman. Each collection is conceived in-house at our West Village studio, showcasing original prints, intricate hand-embroidered details, and eco-conscious natural fibers like silk and cotton.

Our mission is to deliver effortlessly chic, curated, vacation-ready styles that offer everything you need for the perfect getaway, designed to last beyond the season in the spirit of slow, long-lasting fashion.

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ABOUT OUR DESIGNER:

Sharon Lavi is the Co-Founder and Art Director of Nieves Lavi New York, a women-led resort lifestyle brand launched in 2004. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she began her design career at renowned New York fashion houses as an assistant and then as a senior designer.

These formative experiences led to the co-founding of Nieves Lavi, where Sharon leads the creative vision of each collection, drawing inspiration from her love of travel, art, nature, and curiosity for diverse cultures.

She lives in New York City with her husband, their two children, and their dog.