Beautiful Lafayette 148 light structured jacket, size 12. Creative Director Emily Smith is the head of design at Lafayette 148. 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.[10][20][2][6] Professional suiting, elevated essentials, leather and cashmere are all mainstays of the Lafayette 148 collection.[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.[27]