Kalala Fashion - Karla Bosch: October 2013

October 24, 2013

Meet: Atelier Kathy Wilson

Kathy Wilson is a women's and men's custom and contemporary clothing line founded in 2009.

" I design out of my home studio in Brooklyn. I sketch and drape on my dress forms here. Then I get my samples done and take sales appointments out of my showroom in New York’s garment district. I generally have clients that see my work and then make a request for a suit or a dress. Then I ask them what their budget is because I want to make sure I go under budget. I proceed by asking them what they like and don’t like about their body. I ask about fabrics, colors, cuts, and then I take their measurements. I create three sketches and then they get to pick which one they want to make. Sometimes, they make all of them. " - Kathy

The company was profiled on Season 2 of the critically acclaimed series, "All On The Line With Joe Zee" for Sundance channel in December 2011. Kathy Wilson's clients include Stevie Wonder (2009 White House Correspondents' Dinner), Michelle Pfeiffer, Sophia Bush, Chris Jacobs, Diplo, Masi Oka, Adam Lambert, and more.

In 2011, Kathy was recognized as an emerging Asian American fashion designer by the Asia Society. At least 5% of Kathy Wilson's profits annually will go to the Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth (GAPPS).

They are proud to be made in New York City.

http://kathywilson.com/

Prom Look 2013: Jenique & Rico

Its this time of the year where, like us South Africans call it, Matric Farewells (proms), are all over South Africa on the going! This year I decided to pick one couple that is in my Facebook friends list and do a article about them, about for ex. who they are, where they're from and WHAT they are wearing!

Wanna know what Jenique Fourie (18) and her partner Rico Joubert (19) wore to SOMERSET WEST PRIVATE SCHOOL's matric farewell?

Jenique:

Earrings: YDE (Young Designers Emporium)