Centre Piece
Emerging · $200–$400 · New York City, United States
Structural tailoring and statement dresses with classical elegance, the NYC newcomer designing pieces that earn their place.
Think: statement pieces with intention
The buy: the hourglass blazer
What to buy
the hourglass blazer
Categories
Occasions
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Why Centre Piece is worth it
Centre Piece makes the one textured piece an outfit is built around: calf hair, fringe, sheer layers and scarf necklines in soft neutrals.
Every piece is meant to carry a look on its own, so the interest sits in surface and shape: long-haired calf hair coats and skirts, fringe that moves like a curtain, sheer wool and silk tops with scarf ties, and tailoring with padded shoulders and a nipped waist. The palette stays neutral, ivory to espresso and black, which lets the textures do the work. Production runs in small batches, and the founder deliberately skips categories she sees as crowded.
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About Centre Piece
Ashlyn Lawrence started Centre Piece at the end of 2024, after the label she worked for closed and she was laid off earlier that year. With no formal design training, she set herself an eight-month deadline to launch.
She grew up in northern New Mexico, and its red cliffs and desert colors feed the textures she works with. The label quickly became known for statement pieces in calf hair, fringe and sheer fabrics, each meant to anchor an outfit.
- Founded
- 2024
- Founded by
- Ashlyn Lawrence
- Based in
- United States
- Made of
- Silk, wool, calf hair, lambskin and cotton, with viscose linings on some pieces
- Shipping
- Free UPS Ground shipping across the US; ships free to most countries worldwide, with duties and taxes calculated and paid at checkout.
- Where to buy
- Centre Piece's own site · Our Centre Piece picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Fit varies by piece: most styles run true to size, a few run small enough that the product page says to size up, and some are cut oversized on purpose. Maxi skirts may need hemming.
- Fabric
Product pages list the fabric: pure silk and sheer wool tops, wool-cashmere coats, calf hair and lambskin pieces lined in viscose, alongside some blends.
- Shipping
US shipping is free by UPS Ground, usually 4 to 6 business days. International orders ship free too, with duties and taxes paid at checkout, so nothing is due on delivery.
- Returns
US returns must start within 14 days of delivery, and a $10 flat return fee comes out of the refund. International buyers pay their own return shipping, and sample sale pieces are final.
What Centre Piece is made of
Polyester · Leather · Acetate
- Natural
- 40%
- Plant-based
- 30%
- Synthetic
- 30%
Works most in: polyester, leather and acetate
From the fabric listed on 45 pieces · 100% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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Centre Piece, answered
- What is Centre Piece?
- Centre Piece is a US womenswear label founded in 2024, making statement coats, tops, skirts and dresses in textured fabrics like calf hair, fringe, silk and sheer wool.
- Is Centre Piece a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for pieces that do one bold thing well: real calf hair, lambskin, silk and wool in small batches, in neutral colors that make the textures easy to wear.
- Who founded Centre Piece?
- Ashlyn Lawrence founded it at the end of 2024, after the brand she worked for closed. She grew up in northern New Mexico.
- Where is Centre Piece from?
- It's a US label. Its founder grew up in northern New Mexico, and its pop-up events have been held in New York.
- Does Centre Piece run true to size?
- Most styles do. A few run small, where the product page says to size up, and some are cut oversized on purpose.
- Does Centre Piece ship internationally?
- Yes, free to most countries, with duties and taxes calculated and paid at checkout. Within the US, UPS Ground shipping is free.
- Where can I buy Centre Piece?
- On the brand's own site, or through our Centre Piece picks.
- What is Centre Piece made of?
- Across the 45 Centre Piece pieces we could read in October 2026, about 40% of the fabric is natural fibers, 30% plant-based fibers like viscose and 30% synthetic. The most common fabrics are polyester, leather and acetate.
- Which brands are like Centre Piece?
- If you like Centre Piece, look at Mimchik, SIRAPOP, Hansen & Gretel and Gestuz.