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what's new at k. hendrix couture:

November 25, 2009

 

New photo shoot with Chris and Maria! Check out the early proofs Chris sent over:

www.chrisfortuna.com

www.mariamakeup.com 

 

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July 1, 2009

 

Nolcha Design Directory is up and running....check out our listing!

 

nolcha design directory: k hendrix couture

 

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June 22, 2009

 

New items listed to the Etsy.com site:

 

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June 18, 2009

 

GEN ART Miami event: SHOP MIAMI

read more about my participation at the shop miami event in City Magazine online at metromix.com

 

 

 

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June 13, 2009

 

runway show at the Shelborne in Miami

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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June 1, 2009

 

ice tropez campaign shoot in Miami

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May 29, 2009

 

runway show at SET in Miami: www.soulofmiami.org

                                                 www.miami.com

 

 

 

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January 27, 2009

 

smashing darling interview

 

 

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January 25, 2009

 

happy new year! 2008 in review

 

inspiration: art from showpony in silverlake

 

Happy New Year! Thank you to all of my customers and supporters over the last few years. 2008 was a busy year for hello, fabulous and as we begin 2009 with a new blog page, I thought it best that I start off with an overview of how I spent 2008:

 

In January 2008, after years as a vintage collector and a closet fashion designer, I decided it was time to get serious and start focusing my own clothing line, hello, fabulous by k. hendrix. With a little help from my LA friend and fashion designer Ashley Paige, I was able to focus on the world of design and began producing vintage inspired pieces. In the beginning my collection was colorful and bold with my vintage inspirations taken from every era.  As time went on my designs took on a more glamorous vibe. I began working with silks and hand beading almost  exclusively, producing beautiful one of a kind pieces.

 

In March 2008 Ashley began filming her TLC reality show bikini or bust  and asked me to be a part of filming. Although the filming took time away from my own designs, it was a great opportunity to show off some of my design talents to a larger scale audience. I collaborated with  Ashley on her Fall 2008 line and and focused on helping her with her show for Mercedes Benz Fashion week. The collection was beautiful and received amazing reviews. This was an experience I will never forget.

 

The reality show continued filming through May 2008. During this time my designs began getting noticed by both stylists and celebrities such as Courtney Love, Juliet Lewis and Eve, who began using pieces for red carpet events and editorial shoots. My very first editorial shoot was for Ocean magazine and featured a handmade, beaded jacket, the first item I had made. Because of all this positive feedback I ultimately made the decision to take a bigger leap and move East to really focus on my clothing line, with plans to produce a full collection for Spring 2009.

 

In August 2008 a preview of the k. hendrix  couture Spring 2009 collection began selling at Le Bra Lingerie on Robertson Avenue in West Hollywood. These pieces which included beaded ponchos, beaded jackets and caplets, beaded swim briefs and floral hair accessories ,  received rave reviews and were featured in various editorial shoots such as S magazine. Additionally, the beautiful line I collaborated with Ashley Paige to create for Fall 2008, was continually being featured in editorial shoots for magazines such as Blackbook and LA direct.

 

I spent September and October 2008 continually working on the Spring 2009 collection. Also in October I began selling my more colorful, urban styled pieces through Gina's Gallery and Boutique in Cleveland, Ohio.

 

November 2008 came very quickly and my intern arrived from Sweden to help out with the new business. Emmelie Gustavsson got to work with me updating the website and the online store. The new website was ready to launch in December 2008, just in time for the new year!

 

What lies ahead in 2009? The sky is the limit.

 

 

How tough is it out there for an up and coming fashion designer? here is a peek...

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