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In 1991 with no experience in the fashion industry, Daryl boldly opened a small store on 6th Street with a production studio in back. |
In 1991 with no experience in the fashion industry, Daryl boldly opened a small store on 6th Street with a production studio in back. Friends would often gather there before heading out to legendary nightclubs such as the Palladium and underground after-hours parties like Save the Robots. |
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With herself and friends as her |
With herself and friends as her muse, Daryl built a name for herself through word-of-mouth and standout designs on the pulse of a city she loved. Daryl designed clothing for musicians, performers, artist, and drag queen nightclub hostesses. She also began to develop the Hip Hugger Bootleg Jean, which drew people like Sonic Youth front woman Kim Gordon as well as fashion editors and stylist to the store and earned Daryl cult status in fashion circles. These must-have jeans, along with her rock and roll-inspired collections, earned her a CFDA Perry Ellis Award in 1996. Her signature pants and many other boutique designs would later be reproduced around the globe. |
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In 1997, Daryl opened on 21 Bond Street in William Wegman's former studio. Bond Street has since been home to housing her flagship store, studio and showroom. |
In 1997, Daryl opened on 21 Bond Street in William Wegman's former studio. Bond Street has since been home to housing her flagship store, studio and showroom. |
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Daryl Kerrigan | |
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| Born | Dublin |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Fashion Design at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin |
| Label | Daryl K Daryl K 189 |
| Awards | CFDA Perry Ellis Award |
| Website | www.darylk.com |
Daryl Kerrigan, known professionally as Daryl K, is an Irish born, fashion designer based in New York.
Early Life
Daryl Kerrigan was born in Dublin in 1964 and studied Fashion Design at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, subsequently moving to New York in 1986. Her early years in New York were spent working in film, where she co-designed costumes and wardrobe for independent features such as Jim Jarmusch’s “Mystery Train” and “My Cousin Vinny” starring Marisa Tomei. [1]
Career
In 1991 with no experience in the fashion industry, Daryl boldly opened a small store on 6th Street with a production studio in back. Friends would often gather there before heading out to legendary nightclubs such as the Palladium and underground after-hours parties like Save the Robots.
With herself and friends as her muse, Daryl built a name for herself through word-of-mouth and standout designs on the pulse of a city she loved. Daryl designed clothing for musicians, performers, artist, and drag queen nightclub hostesses. She also began to develop the Hip Hugger Bootleg Jean, which drew people like Sonic Youth front woman Kim Gordon as well as fashion editors and stylist to the store and earned Daryl cult status in fashion circles. These must-have jeans, along with her rock and roll-inspired collections, earned her a CFDA Perry Ellis Award in 1996. Her signature pants and many other boutique designs would later be reproduced around the globe.
In 1997, Daryl opened on 21 Bond Street in William Wegman's former studio. Bond Street has since been home to housing her flagship store, studio and showroom.
External links
- Official Website
- Daryl K Resort Collection on style.com
- Daryl Kerrigan index in the New York Times
- Daryl Kerrigan at FMD
Notes
- ^ Wilson, Eric. The New York Times. 2005, p. 1.
References
- ^ Wilson, Eric. "Familiarity Breeds Fans: Daryl K is Back", The New York Times, July 14, 2005, accessed October 31, 2010.
- Wilson, Eric (2005). "Familiarity Breeds Fans: Daryl K is Back, 1(2).
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