# J.McLaughlin

> J.McLaughlin is a New York-founded American lifestyle apparel brand that has been making classic, colorful clothing and accessories for women and men since 1977. Started by brothers Kevin and Jay McLaughlin, the company pairs timeless preppy design with signature prints and proprietary performance fabrics like Catalina Cloth, and sells through a network of roughly 170-200 neighborhood boutiques across the United States plus a growing direct-to-consumer e-commerce business. Backed by private equity firm Brentwood Associates since 2015, J.McLaughlin is known for stores designed to reflect their local coastal or historic settings and a deep commitment to community events and charitable partnerships.

- **Founded:** 1977
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Kevin McLaughlin (Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer), Jay McLaughlin (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~650 employees
- **Products:** Women's Apparel, Men's Apparel, Catalina Cloth Collection, Accessories & Footwear, Neighborhood Boutiques
- **Notable:** Built from a single Manhattan storefront in 1977 into a national brand with roughly 170-200 boutiques., Developed proprietary Catalina Cloth performance fabric that became a signature customer favorite., Acquired by Brentwood Associates in 2015 to fund a new phase of growth.

## Products & services

- **Women's Apparel** — Dresses, wear-to-work looks, sweaters, cashmere, tops, denim and seasonal collections in classic silhouettes with signature prints and color.
- **Men's Apparel** — Classic American sportswear including sport shirts, knits, trousers, sweaters and outerwear.
- **Catalina Cloth Collection** — Proprietary lightweight, wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying nylon-spandex knit built for travel and performance, available in the brand's signature prints.
- **Accessories & Footwear** — Handbags, mini totes and crossbody bags, jewelry, scarves and shoes that complete the polished, versatile wardrobe.
- **Neighborhood Boutiques** — Roughly 170-200 brick-and-mortar stores, each designed to reflect its local coastal or historic setting.
- **E-commerce (D2C)** — Direct-to-consumer online shopping at jmclaughlin.com built on Shopify Plus, offering the full assortment nationwide.

## Achievements

- Built from a single Manhattan storefront in 1977 into a national brand with roughly 170-200 boutiques.
- Developed proprietary Catalina Cloth performance fabric that became a signature customer favorite.
- Acquired by Brentwood Associates in 2015 to fund a new phase of growth.
- Recruited senior retail leadership including a CEO with prior roles as president of Victoria's Secret/Pink and executive posts at Coach, Brooks Brothers and Gap.
- Reports supporting 900+ nonprofits and hosting 1,650+ community events a year.

## Latest updates

- **2025-07** — Greg Unis, former president of Victoria's Secret and Pink, named permanent CEO to drive J.McLaughlin's next phase of growth.
- **2024-01** — Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer Kevin McLaughlin and then-CEO Mary Ellen Coyne presented the brand at the ICR Conference.
- **2023-10** — Forbes profiled the brand 'stepping out of the shadows' after 46 years, spotlighting its heritage and growth.

## Links

- Website: https://jmclaughlin.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/j-mclaughlin
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JMcLaughlinNY
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmclaughlin/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/JMcLaughlinNY

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Last updated: 2026-07-26