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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

KahriAnne Kerr Conjures Kool

Images Courtesy of Preston L. House

Kahrianne Kerr and Friends

I got an inviation to see KahriAnne's Spring 2014 Collection during New York's Fashion Week. Her clothes are beautifully precise, edgy and rich in essential details: leather strips, lace insets, feathers, vivid colors, lustrous silks, metallic linens...

Neoprene Looks

Silver-coated Linen and Leather

Metallic-coated Linen, Leather, Silk and Feathers

Metallic-coated Linen, Leather and Silk Lining

4 Ply Silk and Leather

Eyelet and Leather

More Eyelet and Leather

Eyelet, Leather and Silk

Ponte, Leather, Embroidered Lace and Nude Mesh

Striped Linen, Leather and Silk Lining

The red striped and leather dresses are among my favorite in this collection along with the red, black, and nude dress.

Black Ponte, Leather and Nude Mesh

Leather and Silk Finale

Leather Strip Detail

KahriAnne grew up on a farm in northeast Iowa. Tired of generic mall clothing, she started to make her own clothing in high school. Having no sewing experience, she proceeded to teach herself how to sew and design. It was in the spring of 2002, when KahriAnne was a freshman at BYU-Idaho, that her clothing was first showcased on a runway.  The fashion design department at BYU-Idaho named her the “Most Promising Designer” for 2001-2002.

KahriAnne set up her first mini store back in her hometown; she sold her clothes, artwork, and quilts in a 10’x10’ space. Then she moved to Ames to attend Iowa State University. Luckily, Zushy, a local boutique, picked up Kahri and soon KahriAnne became a local celebrity, with her designs quickly selling out. She also received recognition from the fashion department at Iowa State University. A pair of hand-painted pants and a hand-beaded top were chosen to be displayed at the Iowa State Fashion Showcase in October 2002. In Spring 2003, KahriAnne entered two women’s collections in the Iowa State Annual Fashion Show (the only sophomore to do so). Both collections were accepted and displayed on the runway.

KahriAnne headed to New York in 2003 to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Lucky for us! She then began to sell her collection in stores such as Scoop and e-boutiques. Kahri also set up a temporary mini-store in SoHo, as a part of the designer collective, Burrow, in Spring 2005. After FIT, she focused on designing and selling her collection, as well as working various design jobs.

Her line has grown and evolved over the years. Recently KahriAnne has branched out to include millinery, jewelry and handbags to coordinate with her hip, rocker chic women’s clothing line. Her new line KA by KahriAnne Kerr was launched in Fall 2010 for the rebellious fashionista on a budget. Both collections are made in NYC.

The Spring 2014 collection will be in stores and online in February or March. Right now on Kahrianne's website, you can acquire these very covetable pieces.



Shearling Jacket with Black Leather Panels, $668



Silk Charmeuse Camisole with Handkerchief Hem and  Black Lace Trim, $75 was $153

Kool facts:

KahriAnne  won the 3rd episode of “24 Hour Catwalk” with Alexa Chung on Lifetime.

Celebrities such as Keri Hilson, Fergie, Jayma Mays, Aubrey O’Day, Brandi Carlisle, and Paris Hilton have rocked Kahri gear on and off the red carpet.

Kahrianne is very inspired by music and musicians. Among her muses are Cat Power, Gwen Stefani and Shirley Manson from Garbage.

Cat Power's Manhattan, Click to Enjoy!

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U r 24K!

xoxo,

Krom

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Script Double L Makes Me Sparkle

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Hand-engraved Champers Ring

I met Laura Lobdell, the script double L to which I'm referring, through a postcard from Jay Kos, a long since gone upper east side purveyor to hedgefunders of a most discerning sartorial nature. Jay only sent the best cards: either it was a super fabulous sale for his customers on a budget of which there were very few or something beautiful was going to be unearthed. 

Strangely and Luckily for me, it was something for the girls...Laura Lobdell was going to be visiting his shop and taking orders for the very personal,  beautiful and magical treasures she creates. Old Cracker Jack Box prizes, cigarette stubs, beer can tabs, lobster claws, seashells, macaroni, matches, nails and candy are among her muses made in silver, gold, blue diamonds, pearls, orange sapphires...

Matchstick Earring

Beer Can Tab Earrings

Champagne...it has taken me many words to get here. She makes it very personal...maybe that's why we seem to connect on a deeper level, a love of champagne. The casing for the cork is made in precious metal, silver, gold, pink gold, your choice, exquisitely hand-engraved, and can be worn wherever, fingers, wrists, nape...you decide how you want to wear your memories. 



Hand-engraved Champers Necklace





Rose gold and Silver Champers Necklace







Personalized Champers Ring





Cuff links to be Hand-engraved

The tension between an object with little intrinsic value and preciousness madly attracts me. So it is no surprise that I would worship at the altar of Laura Lobdell where she creates the alchemy of my imagination. She is able to bring to life the ethereal things that elusively float in the bubble over my head.

Blue Enamel Hand-engraved Champers Ring and Champers Ring with 16 Blue Diamonds each Representing a Weekend in Summer, $1,250

Laura's shop is like entering a jewel box, magic abounds!

Living Large is about the pursuit of Magic.

U r 24K!

xoxo,

Krom

Monday, April 8, 2013

Who could Resist an Invitation to the Shoeseum?

Especially from alsoKrom.

AgathaRose Kromelow aka alsoKrom, Shoemaker Extraordinaire

Her shoemaking technique involves tracing feet.

Shoes, on display at the Shoeseum, include handcrafted sandals made from paper, foam and aluminum foil.

alsoKrom Proudly Displays and Wears Shoes from the Exhibit

There is no better way to spend an afternoon than a visit to the Shoeseum!

U r 24K!

xoxo,

Krom

Monday, February 25, 2013

Special K: You watching the red carpet? I'm soooo bummed we are not there.

Me: No I'm off to hockey, but take notes! You'll have to be the KromStyle correspondent. Sooooo bummed with you!

Special K: Are you serious? I'm so honored I can't stand it. OK now I really have to pay attention.

Me: Pay attention!

A convergence of random events...Special K stood in for me to cover Grammy style in 3D. My commentary is based on photos from the morning after (really should be one word).

Timberlake in Tom Ford

Special K: There are so many wierdos; I don't know who they are... so far JT looked awesome. Killer

My take: the shoes are too casual for a tux, and the occasion. Contradictorily, I don't mind Converse's with a tux. Doesn't make much sense, but this type of loafer belongs on a cool, sporty outfit. The bow tie is a little floppy for me. Or these loafers would go well with Chris Brown's Lanvin suit.

Brown in Lanvin

Perry in Gucci

Special K: Damn, Katy Perrry heinous dress.

Me: The jeweled part of Katy's dress is quite pretty, but the cut out is not too classy, and the color, challenging.

Rihanna in Alaia

Special K: OK Rihanna looks disgusting. You can see her pierced nipple through her gauzy gown. Nasty hoochie mama.

Me: Since I can't see the boob violation, the dress looks beautiful on Rihanna. And the hair and makeup look SuperFab.

Jack White

Special K: What are people thinking who have a lot of $ and a stylist and they wear a black suit, black shirt, and black tie??? Let me know when I'm bugging you. Don't want to mess with hockey.

Me: Don't worry. Once I get out there, I won't be responding til you're sound asleep. ♥ the running commentary though

Beyonce in Osman Jumpsuit

Special K: Beyonce in a pantsuit. Not good.

Me: Pants with this silhouette do not flatter her figure.

Me: Keep the commentary coming...

Special K: Skull iPhone emoji

Me: Niiiice!

Special K: Wave iPhone emoji, Surfer iPhone emoji
Special K: Maybe you can tell I like my new phone.

Me: Just a little bit...keep it to the Grammys.

Florence Welch in Givenchy

Special K: Florence (and machine) looks like she's from Eragon and it's Givenchy. I'm shocked.

Me: Back on track...I like it.

Me: I actually love this. Yes it's reptilian, but also very cool. And the color is amaze on her. I want to touch her.


Taylor Swift Performing

Special K: Taylor Swift is channeling Lewis Carroll and she still cannot sing.

Me: Sounds Scary!

Special K: If it were Zonker Harris Day, it would work.

Me: Nice Wes ref.

LL Cool J

Special K: LL Cools looks hot!

Me: Smoking!

John Mayer in Brioni

Special K: OK you might not agree, but I LOVE John Mayer's blue tux.

Me: I LOVE...we agree.

Kelly Rowland in Georges Chakra Couture

Special K: I do not like the fishtail trend.

Me: Me neither. This gown from the knees up totally works.

Frank Ocean in Dior Homme

Special K: Nice suit Frank Ocean.

Me: Agreed. Fresh, clean look.

Adele in Armani

Special K: KromStyle, don't even look at Adele. You will be ill.

Me: It's a shame because she looked so good at the Golden Globes in Burberry. I quite like the shoes with this style dress; however, the dress is so unflattering and unforgiving.

Me: Gotta go; keep it up!

Special K: Have fun!

Me: Thanx

Special K: Prabal Gurung for Target. What are we buying?

16 hours later...

This is what I want.

Prabal Gurung for Target

Back to Grammy coverage...

Johnny Depp in Lots

Special K: I'm soooo sorry. Johnny Depp is smokin' hot

Special K: Rihanna coming up and Jack White. No thanks. Night night. sleeping face emoji

Additional images I thought to be noteworthy...