Guide Note

Abaete is a So-Ho based designer clothing line created by French born Laura Poretzky.

Poretzky, attended the Rhode Island School of Design, after switching from photography to fashion design she soon accepted a position at Ralph Lauren.

Inspired by the fashion sense of Lauren, Poretzky soon released her own collection in 2004, using the family crest as the Abaete Label and logo.

Her collections very from season to season, but stay true to Brazilian sensuality, French femininity and American simplicity.

Abaete has been seen on many celebrities like Jessica Simpson, Christina Aguilera, Nicky Hilton, Kate Moss and Jessica Alba

Abaete can be found in high end department stores such as, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Cusp and Bergdorf Goodman.

Her designer line of shoes have crossed into the affordable realm, being sold at Payless ShoeSource.

Fast Facts

1. All garments are made in Manhattan
2. Abaete is Poretzky's family name and means person of virtue
3. Inspired by French femininity and Brazilian sensuality
4. Poretzky studied at Rhode Island School of Design and worked for Ralph Lauren