Kate Stein. The label who is transforming leggings with undefiable limitations of cool is launching Friday 11th from 7pm at Substation no. 4, 22 Petrie Trc. Brisbane. Come and join us for the launch, with fully sick tunes and free beer thanks to Beer Lao.
We managed to steal the awesome designer away to tell us everything about everything.
Q. So Kate, tell us a bit (or alot) about yourself?
A. Eeek! Um, well I love travelling and hoarding weird stuff – which I suppose are quite conflicting. I used to live in Germany and worked over there in a fashion house. Then I moved to Brisbane and
started studying…. And then a little while later started up Kate
Stein.
My favourite things are second hand, and only last week I bought a computer (yay!). I shy away from buying new stuff and
technology……
Q. So your launch is next Friday (11th June) how are you feeling?
A. Next Friday?! That soon already?! I feel like I am running out of time!! But very excited of course….. By this point I will be finished with Uni for the Semester, and I cant wait to celebrate with Beer Lao and live DJ’s (which is free at the launch – so come along!!!)!
Q. What is Kate Stein all about?
A. Kate Stein has really grown since I started the brand. While I originally only created leggings, Kate Stein has shifted to more of a concept: an appreciation for art and creativity in general. I focus more on styling and creating one-off collections, and sourcing unique and rare finds. Having said that, I still design leggings – although they are no longer my main passion.
Q. Do you think that tights are the news pants?
A. Ummm, yes and no. I mean in the last 4 years tights/ leggings have really taken off….. and I think a lot of girls see them as the comfortable replacement for super tubes or really tight skinny leg jeans. But having said that, leggings will never replace a nice cut
pair of detailed pants!
Q. You also do alot of styling work, do you think that having styling experience makes your design work easier/more successful?
A. Well its funny, I am actually more interested in Styling…. Which was introduced to me through my designing. I love styling because of its versatility….. where as when designing, I really have to keep my target market in mind.
They do work hand in hand though, anything can look good if it is styled properly, and a beautiful design can look horrible if styled in the wrong way!
Q. Has it been a long journey to get Kate Stein to where it is today?
A. I wouldn’t say long, just with a lot of twists, turns and learning
curves.
The journey continues on, and I hope it is an adventurous one! I started off making hats, moved onto leggings, then styling.
Now I have found my true passion, styling/ creative direction and I have never felt more content.
Q. Any advice to give other people who are thinking of starting their
own business?
A. Be prepared to make no profit…..for a long time!
Q. Are you excited for the future of Kate Stein? And where do you want to see it go?
A. I am so excited! Especially because I have a clear idea of what is important to me.
I am so lucky because I have found a way to incorporate all my favorite things into one dream job!
Ultimately I would love to take Kate Stein on a journey throughout my life, treating it as a concept/ way of living and not my business.
I want to travel more and meet inspiring people whilst collecting clothing
and creating one-off collections.
Q. Where can we buy your stuff ( to possibly wear to your launch like over excited Kate Stein fans)?
A. At the moment my website is under construction, so best off
joining the facebook group (Kate Stein) and contacting me from there, or sending me an email at katestein.style@gmail.com. Postage is free
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(yes, that IS a goonsack. Hmm, how much do we love Kate Stein?!!!!)
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