Dudley Classics
From Our Co-Founder
Since 2015, we’ve made stylish fleece clothing for women using recycled fabrics, anchored by our best-selling turtlenecks—captured for this book by my dear friend and fashion photographer, Claiborne Swanson Frank. Claiborne had a vision for this shoot: a classic all-American vibe, with our hero product paired back to denim shorts, shot on beautiful, sandy dune beaches.
Witnessing the vision actually come to life was pure magic. Claiborne’s work behind the camera is more than just pointing and shooting—she has an energy and vibrancy that is profoundly inspiring. From start to finish, Claiborne carefully directed these looks, and the final product is something my family, team and I will cherish for years to come. The inherent beauty of the models, the backdrop, the movement and personality captured are all representative of our brand, product and mission: to design and create styles to last a lifetime, for everyday life. We hope you enjoy experiencing it.
Lauren Dudley Stephens
Classic American Style
“The vision was tall golden grass, open skies and sandy beaches; cut-offs Levi’s and the Dudley turtleneck sweater in classic colors.”
Claiborne Swanson Frank Creative Director, Photographer, Author
“With its wide-open, dune-covered beaches, Southampton is classic American style in a location: effortlessly evocative.”
Claiborne Swanson Frank
“Blue Jeans. Sportswear. Dudley Stephens.”
“These are the looks that never go out of style.”
Claiborne Swanson Frank
“What’s more classic than a black turtleneck? Our black Park Slope is one of those go-to wardrobe staples we all reach for daily when the temp dips below 60.”
Lauren
Dudley Stephens
“There’s a reason a Dudley turtleneck has sold every 22 minutes since 2015: Once you have one, you want it in every color.”
Lauren Dudley Stephens
It is chic yet insanely comfortable and functional. It works just as well on the way to the gym as out to dinner.”
“What makes the Dudley turtleneck so classic?
Claiborne Swanson Frank
“We are so grateful to our community of women who have found and loved our brand and product, and for the connections you’ve made and we’ve made because of a little pineapple logo, a small symbol that represents so much: warmth, style, giving back and connection. Our heartfelt thanks to Claiborne for capturing the essence of our brand in such a beautiful way.”
Lauren
Dudley Stephens
Creative Direction and Photography
by Claiborne Swanson Frank
July 2023
