Lizzie Fortunato

ABOUT LIZZIE FORTUNATO

Accessories designer who, with her sister, founded and operated Lizzie Fortunato, a statement piece jewelry company that also specializes in leather goods. The brand is known for its bold feel and draws on travel, fine art, and textiles for inspiration.

The twins started their business while students at Duke University in the early oughts. Elizabeth designed jewelry while her sister used her background in economics to market the pieces and create a profitable brand.

Elizabeth ran the brand almost completely on her own before Kathryn officially joined two years after her sister had moved to NYC post-graduation.

They celebrated Father's Day in 2018 with a canoe ride with their father Mark up the Brandywine River in Pennsylvania.

Alexis and Kym McClay are also twin sisters who own and operate their own fashion line called Maven.