Urban Zen

Urban Zen is a philosophy of living created by Donna Karan, balancing philanthropy and commerce. Inspired by cultures around the world, the project is steeped in Donna’s wish to inspire and create simultaneously. It is her way of taking a whole approach to dressing people in an urban environment, taking into consideration the vibrancy of mind, body and soul.

Donna considers Urban Zen the realization of her dream not just to dress people but to address them as well. A portion of all the proceeds from Urban Zen are donated towards specific socioeconomic and environmental projects undertaken by the Urban Zen Foundation’s three initiatives: preservation of culture, integrative healthcare and education. Donna left her eponymous brand in 2015 to devote her energy to Urban Zen full time.

The Urban Zen collection creates a rich aesthetic of elegant geometry, shapes that lay close to the body but drape with fullness and poise. Each piece is designed to move with you: so comfortable that you would want to sleep in it, yet perfectly imbued with drama and ready to go at a moment’s notice.