Jen Kao Spring/Summer 2008

The spring/summer 2008 collection of Jen Kao is a polished mix of feminine fluidity and wild spirit, of sophistication and street touches. Named among the most promising newcomers by online fashion bible style.com, Jen Kao launched her womenswear line with the fall 2007 collection. Just as the previous, the spring/summer 2008 collection is a complex and versatile product.

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The New York based designer (born in Los Angeles and raised in Kansas City) graduated from Studio Arts at NYU and has a post-graduate degree from the prestigious Parsons School of Design. Before making her solo debut she worked for several notorious designers.

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Jen Kao designs "speaks to forward-thinking women with a cultivated sense of style".

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Each design is a piece of art: luxurious fabrics and sophisticated construction with attention to details and finishes, such as hand pleated piping or fine linings.

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Check www.jenkao.com to find out more about this emerging talent.

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