Sarah Miyazawa LaFleur
Sarah Miyazawa LaFleur is the founder and CEO of M.M. LaFleur, a women's clothing brand built around the idea that a professional uniform removes decision fatigue so women can focus on their work. She founded the company in 2013 after working as a management consultant.
Sarah Miyazawa LaFleur's Bio
Sarah Miyazawa LaFleur is the founder and CEO of M.M. LaFleur, a women's clothing brand that takes the work out of getting dressed for the workplace. Born in Paris, France, she is the daughter of Christopher J. LaFleur, former U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, and Keiko Miyazawa, daughter of former Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa.
She graduated from Harvard University in 2006 and started her career as a management consultant at Bain & Company. She then joined TechnoServe, working in South Africa to study agricultural business opportunities, before moving to Starwood Capital Group in New York and Paris.
LaFleur founded M.M. LaFleur in April 2011 with Miyako Nakamura and Narie Foster, naming the brand after her mother. The company's mission was simple: give professional women a reliable wardrobe so they can stop worrying about what to wear and focus on the work that matters. In February 2020 she announced the brand would lend free clothing to any woman running for public office.
Career Timeline
2006 — Graduated Harvard University
Bachelor's degree from Harvard University
2009 — Management Consultant at Bain & Company
Started career as a management consultant in New York City after graduating Harvard
2010 — TechnoServe Fellow in South Africa
Worked with TechnoServe studying agricultural business opportunities
2011 — Associate at Starwood Capital Group
Private equity role at Starwood Capital Group in New York and Paris
2011 — Founded M.M. LaFleur
Co-founded M.M. LaFleur with Miyako Nakamura and Narie Foster; named after her mother
2020 — Free Clothing for Women Candidates Initiative
Announced M.M. LaFleur would lend free clothing to any woman running for public office
