LA sophistication: Katie May

Katie May is a Los Angeles based namesake label of an enthusiast and talented fashionista. Founded in 2010 this young clothing line has already made waves among young Hollywood starlets and fashion stylists. Its debut collection for spring/summer 2011 brings out a unique style mixing dramatic details with youthful cuts, chic modern minimalism with timeless glamour.

Katie May spring 2011 lookbook: Kimmy Jean dressKatie May spring 2011 lookbook: Kimmy Jean dress

The Spring 2011 capsule collection includes ultra feminine, stunner pieces such as silk blouses and short-hem dresses with billowy sleeves and plunging necklines or open backs. Black, ivory, cobalt blue, purple, navy, beige and metallic hues assemble the color scheme for the first Katie May collection.

Katie May spring 2011 collection: topsKatie May spring 2011 collection: tops

Its Fall 2011 Lookbook promises more gorgeous pieces which you can tell by looking at the Amanda dress or the JaPAM trousers, sophisticated designs that highlight a cross-cultural/cosmopolitan aesthetic.

Katie May spring 2011 collection: dressesKatie May spring 2011 collection: dresses

Who is Katie May’s customer? “Someone who exudes confidence, doesn’t follow trends instead creates them within their friend circles, artsy, free spirit, loves vintage”. Katie May also keeps a blog allowing us, internet people, to follow her into this crazy, demanding, fulfilling and wonderful journey of developing a fashion label.

Katie May fall 2011 lookbook: Amanda dressKatie May fall 2011 lookbook: Amanda dress

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