About Us

Hilary Rosenman and Barri Budin met at Skidmore College while studying art, and quickly discovered a shared enthusiasm for vintage fashion, contemporary design, and art. Following college, both moved to the east village of Manhattan and through their experience in the New York City fashion and art scene, they discovered a lack of accessible, retro inspired footwear, which would answer the needs of downtown city girls like themselves, with discerning tastes and a limited budget. Through their knowledge of production sales and public relations, they can finally deliver these outstanding and innovative products to their eager customers.

Hilary Rosenman – Began her career in fashion by accepting a job at a small NY based fashion and lifestyle magazine as Fashion Market Editor. While there, she gained valuable exposure to the fashion market and acquired the tools needed to seek out, follow and report the latest trends in fashion. Next, she turned to design and production; helping her friend Charlotte Ronson launch the C.Ronson contemporary apparel line. The venture rapidly grew into a large international business and Hilary learned in a relatively short time everything about the apparel business, as well as the shoe category to which the label expanded.

Barri Budin – was interested in fashion and aesthetic expression from a very early age, enrolling in classes at the Fashion institute of Technology in New York City while still in high school. Upon graduating from college, she began working at the Liric group, a multi line, contemporary fashion showroom, working closely in sales, design and public relations. She then received a master’s degree from NYU in art therapy and is consistently active in creating her own art.

The name Madison Harding represents the girl's roots and where they grew up; Hilary on Madison Avenue in New York City and Barri on Harding Drive in New Jersey. The line represents the very essence of the two designers and their current Lower East Side lifestyle. Mixing current trends with a hint of vintage chic.