BIOGRAPHY:
The Past and the Present
Fashion Designer Donna Karan was born 1949, in Queens, New York. She grew up in Long Island with her step-father who was a tailor and her mother who was a model. Being trained at Parson's School of Design, she entered the busines herself, designing for Anne Klein. Eventually she became head of the Anne Klein design-team and remained in this position until 1984.
In 1985, she left Anne Klein and founded her own company. At first she became known for her line of elastic bodies. Then word spread about her Essentials line, offering seven easy pieces every woman should have in her closet. The Essentials line became a success and the seven pieces were broadened to about 200 pieces today.
The introduction of her DKNY collection in 1988 marks the beginning of a period of amazing growth of the company. Thought of as a bridge collection, DKNY has developed to be the pillar of the Donna Karan business. DKNY is a modern, moderately-priced young collection, drawing from the spirit of big city life.
Donna Karan is known to support the needs of modern women with her clothing. When designing her clothes, Donna Karan claims not have the top model in mind, but women like herself. The saying goes, that before the production of a piece of clothes is approved by Karan, it has to look good on her. It seems, that with Donna Karan clothing, function comes before styling.
Until recently, Donna Karan's husband Stephan Weiss shared responsibilities with his wife at the top of the company. First and foremost, the trained sculpturor Weiss was in charge of Donna Karan cosmetics. But by the end of 1995, Weiss resigned from his duties in order to concentrate more on his art. In mid-1997 Donna Karan herself followed her husband's resignation, backing off from the position as CEO of the company.
Fashion Designer Donna Karan was born 1949, in Queens, New York. She grew up in Long Island with her step-father who was a tailor and her mother who was a model. Being trained at Parson's School of Design, she entered the busines herself, designing for Anne Klein. Eventually she became head of the Anne Klein design-team and remained in this position until 1984.
In 1985, she left Anne Klein and founded her own company. At first she became known for her line of elastic bodies. Then word spread about her Essentials line, offering seven easy pieces every woman should have in her closet. The Essentials line became a success and the seven pieces were broadened to about 200 pieces today.
The introduction of her DKNY collection in 1988 marks the beginning of a period of amazing growth of the company. Thought of as a bridge collection, DKNY has developed to be the pillar of the Donna Karan business. DKNY is a modern, moderately-priced young collection, drawing from the spirit of big city life.
Donna Karan is known to support the needs of modern women with her clothing. When designing her clothes, Donna Karan claims not have the top model in mind, but women like herself. The saying goes, that before the production of a piece of clothes is approved by Karan, it has to look good on her. It seems, that with Donna Karan clothing, function comes before styling.
Until recently, Donna Karan's husband Stephan Weiss shared responsibilities with his wife at the top of the company. First and foremost, the trained sculpturor Weiss was in charge of Donna Karan cosmetics. But by the end of 1995, Weiss resigned from his duties in order to concentrate more on his art. In mid-1997 Donna Karan herself followed her husband's resignation, backing off from the position as CEO of the company.
Selected Products
* Donna Karan Essentials, now Donna Karan Signature
* Donna Karan Signature "Gold Label"
* Donna Karan Collection
* Donna Karan Intimates
* Donna Karan Kids
* D by DKNY
* DKNY Denims
* DKNY Classics
* DKNY Active
* Donna Karan Essentials, now Donna Karan Signature
* Donna Karan Signature "Gold Label"
* Donna Karan Collection
* Donna Karan Intimates
* Donna Karan Kids
* D by DKNY
* DKNY Denims
* DKNY Classics
* DKNY Active
Address
Headquarters
550 Seventh Ave.
New York, N.Y. 10018, U.S.A.
Tel.: (+212) 7891857
FAX.: (+212) 7891856
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Selected Boutiques
London Boutiques
* Donna Karan
19, New Bond Street
London W1, Great Britain
* DKNY
27, Old Bond Street
London W1, Great Britain
Tel.: (+0171) 499 8089
US Company Store Addresses
Labels:
Designer Donna Karan.
Headquarters
550 Seventh Ave.
New York, N.Y. 10018, U.S.A.
Tel.: (+212) 7891857
FAX.: (+212) 7891856
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Selected Boutiques
London Boutiques
* Donna Karan
19, New Bond Street
London W1, Great Britain
* DKNY
27, Old Bond Street
London W1, Great Britain
Tel.: (+0171) 499 8089
US Company Store Addresses
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