www.karenkane.com One of the most respected names in women's apparel today, Karen Kane has become truly synonymous with style, comfort, and sophistication. That distinction comes from the brand's namesake and chief designer. While trends have changed since Karen launched her first collection, her approach and personal philosophy toward fashion has never wavered. She designs with ease, luxury, and longevity in mind. Her inspiration comes from that which is closest to her soul -- the California Coast she has long called her home, the city streets she and her co-workers navigates each day, and of course, her family. When asked about the qualities that define Karen, many of her colleagues and contemporaries quickly point out two things: her professional drive and personal sense of humility. This could be seen as early as high school when she won an award in for "Outstanding Tailoring" from the State of California. That award would be the first of many more -- the prestigious FID! M Peacock Award for excellence in design upon graduation, two annual "Best Modern Wear Line" Dallas Fashion Awards, a nomination for the Fashion Industry Guild's "California Designer of the Year." In 2000, her husband Lonnie also received an award of his own for "CEO of the Year" from Apparel Magazine (known at the time as Bobbin).
