[12] In April 2020, Lafayette 148 collaborated with the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the NY Economic Development Council (NYEDC) and defense supplier Crye Precision to manufacture surgical gowns for New York's front line medical workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
[13][14] In June 2020, Lafayette 148 launched AtelierDirect, a new division of the business providing private selling and styling services to its users in 25 markets in the US.
[15][16] In September 2020, the company introduced their footwear collection including all styles of shoes which are made in Spain with materials sourced from Italy.
[19] The company is known for fine craftsmanship and clean-lined professional wear and sportswear with a modern, New York sensibility and made from high-quality European fabrics.
[21][22] Their products have been worn by Melinda Gates, Michelle Obama,[23] Helen Mirren,[24] Melissa McCarthy,[25] Glenn Close, Oprah Winfrey[26] and Kamala Harris.