Repaired item, battery replaced Donna Karan New York (DKNY) is a fashion brand founded in 1989 by Donna Karan. Donna Karan New York Type Subsidiary of LVMH Industry Fashion Founded 1989 Founder Donna Karan Headquarters New York, United States Products Fashion, leather brand Parent company LVMH Website dkny.com Show template Donna Karan International, which operates DKNY, was under LVMH, but on July 25, 2016, LVMH announced the sale to the American apparel brand "G-3" [2]. Stores Edit First opened in London in 1997, and opened a flagship store at 550 7th Avenue, Manhattan, New York in 1999.