The lovely Kenley Collins is a long-time friend of Fashion Nexus so I’m very pleased to continue to show my support of her outstanding work! So here I am now to feature her latest collection launch, “American Geisha.”
Fans a Blossom crop top & skirt, and Geisha Garden Party dress
First though, just as a quick recap, here is a brief bio on the insanely talented Kenley. She made a huge name for herself by appearing in 2008 on the hit competitive realty TV show, Project Runway, season 5. A few years later she made a stint on the 1st season of Project Runway All-Stars. Since then, she has been working diligently as a fashion designer, creating collections that not only I love, but that truly speak to the heart of any burgeoning fashionista. Her collections make me smile, touch my heart, and make me feel so nostalgic. She takes an inspiration and really makes it come to life. She’s gone “As if” with Clueless
said it’s Grease lightning with her Pink Ladies line
taken us back in true fashionable style with her Marilyn Monroe inspired collection
and gave us her take on PopArt!
Her current holiday collection is once again entitled “American Geisha.” This line has all the Kenley touches that I have come to know & love! As always, I can see Kenley’s unique designer POV & hand in each piece. Her amazing work is ever-present and more captivating than ever. Her work is vintage, an era of long ago, but as with any Kenley piece, there is still a modern vibe.
Hummingbird party dress & Cherry Blossom Fan Wiggle dress
Her looks are always playful and full of character, demonstrating a genuine spirit for whatever underlying inspiration she is creating from in her mind. She is doing again with these American Geisha pieces what she does so well — fully embodying a given concept and making it come to life in true Kenley form & fashion. She designs for the masses and it’s so hard to not instantly fall in love with every print, style, silhouette, and piece.
Land of the Rising Sun dress
As always, you can make this collection work for you in a dress or separates piece. Here are some more amazing pieces from the American Geisha line!!!
Birds a Humming crop top & pencil skirt, and Land a Rising crop top & pencil skirt
Geisha Garden Swing dress
Cherry Fan Mandarin dress
Hummingbird Mandarin dress on left
You can now shop online for these amazing pieces! And yes, there are still some fun menswear and accessories pieces to peruse as well!
You can also shop for Kenley at Slapback in Brooklyn. And check out Slapback’s owner having a great time in Collins’ American Geisha pieces!
Besides designing imaginative and stunning collections, Kenley has achieved other great feats as well. A huge success for Kenley is her custom design work for major pop star Ariana Grande. Since I’m obsessed with both Kenley & Ariana I have to share Kenley’s crazy cool pieces for Ari!
Most designers are generally pleased if a major celeb dons one or two of their pieces, but clearly Ariana loves her some Kenley originals just as Fashion Nexus loves to feature them! Until the next collection launch……eagerly awaiting…….can’t wait!
AMAZING!!!! This blog and the fashion designer you are featuring are both AMAZING. 🙂 Proud to call you my friend!