Founded in 2006 as a spin-off by Gap Inc., Piperlime offered a selection of footwear and handbags for women, men and children.
On January 23, 2015, Gap Inc. announced its decision to close Piperlime by the end of April 2015, in order to focus resources on its core brands.
Since launching its handbag division in spring 2008, Piperlime stocked over 30 handbag brands including Marc by Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Botkier, Kooba, Foley + Corinna, Beirn, Orla Kiely and Linea Pelle.
Piperlime had ongoing partnerships with celebrity stylists, who recommended their favorite seasonal products online as "Fashion Editors".
[4][5] The first Piperlime retail store opened in SoHo, New York City, on September 6, 2012, and closed April 2015.