William Rast

William Rast
IndustryClothing
Founded2005; 19 years ago (2005)
FounderJustin Timberlake
Trace Ayala
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, U.S.
ProductsClothing
OwnerYehuda Shmidman
Websitewilliamrast.com
A William Rast model walking down the catwalk at the 2009 New York Fashion Week

William Rast is an American clothing line. It was founded by Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala in 2005 and is currently owned by Yehuda Shmidman.

The name "William Rast" is a combination of Timberlake's grandfather's first name and Ayala's grandfather's last name.[1]

The brand has had partnerships with designers such as Johan and Marcella Lindeberg[2] as well as retailers such as Target.[3][4][5]

  1. ^ Chan, Stephanie (November 18, 2016). "Justin Timberlake's Clothing Line William Rast Is Back". Billboard.
  2. ^ Greenberg Kaplan, Julee (November 30, 2007). "New Friends: Timberlake, Lindebergs Link Up for William Rast". Women's Wear Daily.
  3. ^ "Timberlake Fashion Line Partners With Target". Billboard. Associated Press. July 29, 2010.
  4. ^ "Target to Offer Exclusive Limited-Edition Collection by William Rast" (Press release). Target Corporation. November 20, 2010.
  5. ^ TSCHORN, ADAM (December 24, 2010). "Designer William Rast has collection for Target". The St. Augustine Record.