Chaiken Maternity

CEO and founder, quintessential California Girl, Julie Chaiken combines business acumen, and a passion for style to create clothing that celebrates the lifestyle and desires of modern women.  Her talents and entrepreneurial vision have established both Julie and her brand Chaiken as industry leaders. After earning her MBA from New York University, Julie launched Chaiken in 1994, successfully combining the essence of American sportswear with a fresh, modern perspective. The following year, Barneys New York introduced the line to consumers and the company quickly gained momentum and developed a fiercely loyal customer base. Julie is poised to take her smart and comfortable lifestyle brand in new directions.

When celebrities and friends came to Julie asking for a line of maternity wear, she gave them what she wanted too, a modified version of each season’s key styles. “You don’t give up your personality just because you get pregnant,” says Julie. A mother herself, Julie created Chaiken Maternity to fit through an entire pregnancy. The collection is comfortable, as well as stylish. “Women often wear my maternity pants up to three months after the birth,” says Julie. “They fit under the belly so they are really comfortable, as well as looking good.”