the goal in which is to create a system that can be supported
indefinitely in terms of environmentalism and social
responsibility.
From Start to Fashion
A world traveler, Kelley is passionate about scouring the
retail landscape, discovering what is new each season. “No
matter what city or country I am in, there is something to
absorb and inspire.”
The overall process of creating her collection took four to five
months. Beginning with market research, where she visited
and shopped her way around various cities to developing the
perfect fabric and yarns. From there came style development
including sketching, technical and working with the factories
on proto-samples and final production.
“It is about more than one garment, but an assortment of
styles that create a story,” says Kelley.
That story is inspired by Miuccia Prada, Alexander Wang
and Stella McCartney. “Miuccia Prada is always ahead of
the pack and her experience gives her so much credibility,”
says Kelley. “New and emerging designers like Alexander
Wang provide an edge to the business and Stella
McCartney's maturity dresses women as women. I hope to
express that with my own collection.”
The Kelley Derrett Spring 2014 line celebrates the season.
Colors include updated cobalt, coral and hydrangea, an
“My collection mirrors my
personal approach to
dressing and complements
the lives of sophisticated,
modern, and well-travelled
women,” says Kelley.
enchanting shade of purple, emerges anchored by
essential black. Silhouettes include the continuation of
asymmetrical shapes plus long dresses, tunic length sweater
knits and baseball style influences.
The line also included capes, hi-low hems and introduces the new
midi length (sitting just below the knee) in skirts, dresses and knit
bottoms. Sweater knits feature open stitches in pointelle and mesh
patterns and shaker stitches bring back a sense of history. Our
favorite slub yarns offer texture while viscose blends provide shine
and elegance. The modal jersey blends support sustainability for a
well-rounded collection every woman will love.