New York designer Betsey Johnson joined forces with Chantal Bacon in 1978 and started the Betsey Johnson label, as it is known today. Her commitment to remain true to her one-of-a-kind vision has afforded continued success in the clothing fashion industry for 28 years. Starting in 2004, the Betsey Johnson label expanded as a lifestyle brand with the introduction of intimates, handbags, belts, luggage, footwear, watches, cold weather accessories, jewelry, eyewear, swimwear, fragrance and legwear. Today there are over forty Betsey Johnson stores worldwide as well as an established wholesale business in international markets