The Elder Statesman is a luxury clothing, fashion and lifestyle brand based in Los Angeles founded in 2007 by Greg Chait.
History
Founder Greg Chait was inspired by the gift of a cashmere blanket in 2002 to pursue a niche market. After he made some cashmere blankets for himself, Maxfield in Los Angeles sold some of his samples and requested more product.[1] The brand was founded in 2007 and expanded into a West Hollywood appointment-only studio in 2011.[2]
As of 2011, the brand's clothing lines were carried in stores such as Barneys New York.[2]
As of 2014, the brand was known for its knitwear, was carried in stores worldwide, had 25 employees and had relocated to a Culver City factory.[3]