Somehow I thought this week was the last week of October… which had me running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off (that scene in Babel still gets to me….) anyway, phew! Nice to know I have that week back. As the cold air starts to set in here in Boston, I’m getting antsy for some pre-winter travel… or at least some pre-winter shopping! I’m forever seeking a way to merge my worlds… public interest law and haute couture…. right now the public interest law side is winning and instead of participating in pre-winter shopping, I’ll stick to writing about it. Today’s designer is Jenni Kayne… and I’m more than mildly obsessed with the dress featured above!
About Jenni:
Designer Jenni Kayne has created a name for herself as one of the most promising new rising stars in the fashion industry today. Since launching her eponymous label in 2003 at the tender age of nineteen, she has consistently won the esteem and praise of national editors and buyers alike, steadily taking her from the “one to watch” status to a true great American designer.
Born in 1982 with an inherent sense of style, Jenni knew at a young age that she wanted to design. Through a combination of talent, dedication and ambition, she has managed to achieve success when most are still finding their way. She relies on her instinct and natural sensibility for design, which has become the keystone of her education. After studying fashion design at Otis College of Art and Design, Jenni decided hands on experience served her better than a classroom and traveled to Italy where she apprenticed with Zegna designer Ettore Veronese, and with manufacturing conglomerate Giuseppe Marzotto.
After returning home armed with education and experience, Jenni quickly got to work creating her first collection under her own name, impressively showing it on the runway in Fall 2003 during Los Angeles Fashion Week. Her debut resulted in favorable reviews and retail attention which gave Jenni the confidence to move forward with her dream of building an American Lifestyle Brand, a goal she is now well on her way of achieving.
Her collections show a sophistication and wearability that are the staples of classic American design. Irreverence, underscored by taste and restraint, dominates collections consistently filled with luxurious must-haves and modern yet timeless pieces. Sequins in the day, white for winter, and fur for everyday are signature concepts that exemplify the Jenni Kayne mentality. Though she is constantly moving forward every season, she always remains true to her vision and will always design with a core value in mind: “Ageless collections for women who live in their clothing.”
Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and specialty boutiques worldwide have been successfully selling Jenni’s collections since the brand’s inception. In October 2007 Jenni opened the first Jenni Kayne retail store in her home town of Los Angeles, California.
Jenni resides in Los Angeles with her husband Richard Ehrlich, son Tanner and their French bulldogs, Mr. Jack and Yoko.
I have to drive to Chelsea today… I’m a little concerend my car isn’t going to make it… how long can you go without an oil change again??
Anyway, more later, as always.
