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Zmarlak began her career in the fashion industry by interning at the fashion brands [[Theory (clothing retailer)|Theory]] and [[Carolina Herrera]].<ref name=citation6/><ref name=citation7/><ref name="citation9">{{Cite web|last=Pieri|first=Kerry|date=2014-06-11|title=Brand Watch: Karolina on My Mind|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-designers/karolina-zmarlak-interview|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Harper's BAZAAR|language=en-US}}</ref> After graduating from college, she partnered with [[Jesse Keyes]] to launch the self-titled fashion label ''Karolina Zmarlak'' in 2009.<ref name=citation1/><ref name=citation7/><ref name="citation24">{{Cite web|title=Designer profile : Karolina Zmarlak|url=http://theunlimitedmag.com/designer-profile/2014/11/4/designer-profile-karolina-zmarlak|access-date=2021-07-08|website=THE UNLIMITED Magazine, Interactive Quarterly for Art, Music and Fashion.|date=7 November 2014 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2009, Zmarlak launched her first clothing collection, Fluid Foundations, through the stores [[Takashimaya]] and Eva.<ref name="citation19">{{Cite web|last=ELLE|date=2009-07-17|title=Designer Karolina Zmarlak Celebrates with M.A.C|url=https://www.elle.com/news/shop/designer-karolina-zmarlak-celebrates-mac-2372|access-date=2021-07-08|website=ELLE|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="citation25">{{Cite web|date=2009-11-11|title=The Many Shapes of Karolina Zmarlak|url=https://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/the-many-shapes-of-karolina-zmarlak|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Interview Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="citation31">{{Cite web|last=Elizabeth|date=2009-02-26|title=Karolina Zmarlak|url=https://stylecaster.com/karolina-zmarlak-3/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=StyleCaster|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2011, she collaborated with [[Belvedere Vodka]] on the fashion film ''Double Identity''.<ref name="citation17">{{Cite web|date=2011-04-16|title=Double Identity: Karolina Zmarlak F/W 2011 by Matt Kliegman|url=https://trendland.com/double-identity-karolina-zmarlak-fw-2011/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=TRENDLAND {{!}} Online Trend News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="citation18">{{Cite web|last=Rankin|first=Nina Westervelt/MCV Photo,Seija|title=Karolina Zmarlak - NYC Studio And Showroom|url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/karolina-zmarlak|access-date=2021-07-08|website=www.refinery29.com|language=en}}</ref> In 2013, Zmarlak formed a partnership with [[Saks Fifth Avenue]], which began carrying her clothing collections.<ref name="citation26">{{Cite web|last=Silver|first=Dena|date=2014-08-07|title=Karolina Zmarlak On Her Fifth Year In Business And Her Fall Collection|url=https://fashionweekdaily.com/karolina-zmarlak-fifth-year-business-fall-collection/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Daily Front Row|language=en}}</ref> In 2014, Zmarlak became one of the first recipients of the New York City Fashion Production Fund.<ref name=citation7/><ref name="citation10">{{Cite web|title=NYC Wants to Revitalize the Garment District {{!}} WFUV|url=https://wfuv.org/content/nyc-wants-revitalize-garment-district|access-date=2021-07-08|website=wfuv.org}}</ref><ref name="citation11">{{Cite web|last=Talati|first=Sonia|title=City fund aims to pump new life into Garment District - Metro US|url=https://www.metro.us/city-fund-aims-to-pump-new-life-into-garment-district/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=www.metro.us|date=5 October 2014 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="citation12">{{Cite news|last=Feitelberg|first=Rosemary|date=2015-06-23|title=NYC Fashion Production Fund Awards Six Loans|language=en-US|work=WWD|url=https://wwd.com/business-news/business-features/nyc-fashion-production-fund-awards-six-grants-10165410/|access-date=2021-07-08}}</ref><ref name="citation13">{{Cite web|date=2014-09-03|title=Fact Sheet: Celebrating and Supporting New York City's Fashion Industry|url=http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/858-14/fact-sheet-celebrating-supporting-new-york-city-s-fashion-industry|access-date=2021-07-08|website=The official website of the City of New York}}</ref>
Zmarlak began her career in the fashion industry by interning at the fashion brands [[Theory (clothing retailer)|Theory]] and [[Carolina Herrera]].<ref name=citation6/><ref name=citation7/><ref name="citation9">{{Cite web|last=Pieri|first=Kerry|date=2014-06-11|title=Brand Watch: Karolina on My Mind|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-designers/karolina-zmarlak-interview|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Harper's BAZAAR|language=en-US}}</ref> After graduating from college, she partnered with [[Jesse Keyes]] to launch her eponymous fashion label Karolina Zmarlak in 2009<ref name=citation1/><ref name=citation7/><ref name="citation24">{{Cite web|title=Designer profile : Karolina Zmarlak|url=http://theunlimitedmag.com/designer-profile/2014/11/4/designer-profile-karolina-zmarlak|access-date=2021-07-08|website=THE UNLIMITED Magazine, Interactive Quarterly for Art, Music and Fashion.|date=7 November 2014 |language=en-US}}</ref> which launched its first clothing collection, Fluid Foundations, through the stores [[Takashimaya]] and Eva.<ref name="citation19">{{Cite web|last=ELLE|date=2009-07-17|title=Designer Karolina Zmarlak Celebrates with M.A.C|url=https://www.elle.com/news/shop/designer-karolina-zmarlak-celebrates-mac-2372|access-date=2021-07-08|website=ELLE|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="citation25">{{Cite web|date=2009-11-11|title=The Many Shapes of Karolina Zmarlak|url=https://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/the-many-shapes-of-karolina-zmarlak|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Interview Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="citation31">{{Cite web|last=Elizabeth|date=2009-02-26|title=Karolina Zmarlak|url=https://stylecaster.com/karolina-zmarlak-3/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=StyleCaster|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2011, she collaborated with [[Belvedere Vodka]] on the fashion film ''Double Identity''.<ref name="citation17">{{Cite web|date=2011-04-16|title=Double Identity: Karolina Zmarlak F/W 2011 by Matt Kliegman|url=https://trendland.com/double-identity-karolina-zmarlak-fw-2011/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=TRENDLAND {{!}} Online Trend News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="citation18">{{Cite web|last=Rankin|first=Nina Westervelt/MCV Photo,Seija|title=Karolina Zmarlak - NYC Studio And Showroom|url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/karolina-zmarlak|access-date=2021-07-08|website=www.refinery29.com|language=en}}</ref> In 2013, [[Saks Fifth Avenue]] began carrying her clothing collections.<ref name="citation26">{{Cite web|last=Silver|first=Dena|date=2014-08-07|title=Karolina Zmarlak On Her Fifth Year In Business And Her Fall Collection|url=https://fashionweekdaily.com/karolina-zmarlak-fifth-year-business-fall-collection/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Daily Front Row|language=en}}</ref> In 2014, she became one of the first recipients of the New York City Fashion Production Fund.<ref name=citation7/><ref name="citation10">{{Cite web|title=NYC Wants to Revitalize the Garment District {{!}} WFUV|url=https://wfuv.org/content/nyc-wants-revitalize-garment-district|access-date=2021-07-08|website=wfuv.org}}</ref><ref name="citation11">{{Cite web|last=Talati|first=Sonia|title=City fund aims to pump new life into Garment District - Metro US|url=https://www.metro.us/city-fund-aims-to-pump-new-life-into-garment-district/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=www.metro.us|date=5 October 2014 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="citation12">{{Cite news|last=Feitelberg|first=Rosemary|date=2015-06-23|title=NYC Fashion Production Fund Awards Six Loans|language=en-US|work=WWD|url=https://wwd.com/business-news/business-features/nyc-fashion-production-fund-awards-six-grants-10165410/|access-date=2021-07-08}}</ref><ref name="citation13">{{Cite web|date=2014-09-03|title=Fact Sheet: Celebrating and Supporting New York City's Fashion Industry|url=http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/858-14/fact-sheet-celebrating-supporting-new-york-city-s-fashion-industry|access-date=2021-07-08|website=The official website of the City of New York}}</ref>


In 2015, Zmarlak collaborated with costume designer [[Daniel Lawson]] to provide costumes for the TV series ''[[The Good Wife]]''.<ref name="citation14">{{Cite web|last1=Chan|first1=Stephanie|date=2016-05-06|title='The Good Wife' Costume Designer Recalls Series' Favorite Fashion Moments|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/style/good-wife-series-finale-costume-891248/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="citation15">{{Cite web|title=The Good Wife: Alicia's Black-and-White Jacket|url=https://www.instyle.com/news/good-wife-work-outfit-inspo-week-rock-new-classic|access-date=2021-07-08|website=InStyle|language=en}}</ref> In 2015, her Fall ready-to-wear collection was featured in ''Vogue''.<ref name="citation30">{{Cite web|last=Farra|first=Emily|title=Karolina Zmarlak Fall 2015 Ready-to-Wear Collection|url=https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2015-ready-to-wear/karolina-zmarlak|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Vogue|date=17 March 2015|language=en-US}}</ref> In Spring 2015, she also showcased her clothing designs in the fashion film ''Transience'' at Video Fashion Week.<ref name="citation16">{{Cite web|title=Karolina Zmarlak: Spring 2015 Video Fashion Week|url=https://www.vogue.com/video/watch/karolina-zmarlak-spring-2015-video-fashion-week|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Vogue|language=en-US}}</ref> In September 2015, Zmarlak spoke at an event promoting the development of New York’s fashion industry alongside other speakers such as U.S. Representative [[Carolyn B. Maloney]].<ref name="citation20">{{Cite news|last=Palmieri|first=Rosemary Feitelberg,Jean E.|date=2015-09-14|title=New York Fashion Week Generates $900 Million for NYC|language=en-US|work=WWD|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/new-york-fashion-week-economic-impact-carolyn-maloney-10223460/|access-date=2021-07-08}}</ref><ref name="citation28">{{Cite web|date=2015-02-12|title=Pols cheer Fashion Week's impact on city's economy|url=https://town-village.com/2015/02/12/fashion-week/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Town & Village|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2016, Zmarlak and Keyes founded a new fashion label, ''KZ_K Studio''.<ref name=citation1/> In 2018, Zmarlak served as a critic at the [[Fashion Institute of Technology]]'s annual fashion show.<ref name="citation27">{{Cite web|date=2019-03-06|title=2018 Critics|url=https://fashionshow.fitnyc.edu/2018-archive/2018-critics/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=The Future of Fashion - Fashion Institute of Technology|language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2015, Zmarlak collaborated with costume designer [[Daniel Lawson]] to provide costumes for the TV series ''[[The Good Wife]]''.<ref name="citation14">{{Cite web|last1=Chan|first1=Stephanie|date=2016-05-06|title='The Good Wife' Costume Designer Recalls Series' Favorite Fashion Moments|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/style/good-wife-series-finale-costume-891248/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="citation15">{{Cite web|title=The Good Wife: Alicia's Black-and-White Jacket|url=https://www.instyle.com/news/good-wife-work-outfit-inspo-week-rock-new-classic|access-date=2021-07-08|website=InStyle|language=en}}</ref> In 2015, her Fall ready-to-wear collection was featured in ''Vogue''.<ref name="citation30">{{Cite web|last=Farra|first=Emily|title=Karolina Zmarlak Fall 2015 Ready-to-Wear Collection|url=https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2015-ready-to-wear/karolina-zmarlak|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Vogue|date=17 March 2015|language=en-US}}</ref> In Spring 2015, she also showcased her clothing designs in the fashion film ''Transience'' at Video Fashion Week.<ref name="citation16">{{Cite web|title=Karolina Zmarlak: Spring 2015 Video Fashion Week|url=https://www.vogue.com/video/watch/karolina-zmarlak-spring-2015-video-fashion-week|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Vogue|language=en-US}}</ref> In September 2015, Zmarlak spoke at an event promoting the development of New York’s fashion industry alongside other speakers such as U.S. Representative [[Carolyn B. Maloney]].<ref name="citation20">{{Cite news|last=Palmieri|first=Rosemary Feitelberg,Jean E.|date=2015-09-14|title=New York Fashion Week Generates $900 Million for NYC|language=en-US|work=WWD|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/new-york-fashion-week-economic-impact-carolyn-maloney-10223460/|access-date=2021-07-08}}</ref><ref name="citation28">{{Cite web|date=2015-02-12|title=Pols cheer Fashion Week's impact on city's economy|url=https://town-village.com/2015/02/12/fashion-week/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=Town & Village|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2016, Zmarlak and Keyes founded a new fashion label, ''KZ_K Studio''.<ref name=citation1/> In 2018, Zmarlak served as a critic at the [[Fashion Institute of Technology]]'s annual fashion show.<ref name="citation27">{{Cite web|date=2019-03-06|title=2018 Critics|url=https://fashionshow.fitnyc.edu/2018-archive/2018-critics/|access-date=2021-07-08|website=The Future of Fashion - Fashion Institute of Technology|language=en-US}}</ref>

Revision as of 20:35, 26 March 2024

Karolina Zmarlak
Born (1982-10-15) October 15, 1982 (age 41)
Krosno, Poland
Citizenship
  • Poland
  • United States
EducationFashion Institute of Technology
OccupationFashion designer
Labels
  • Karolina Zmarlak
  • KZ_K Studio
AwardsGen Art Styles Award for Eveningwear (2005)

Karolina Zmarlak (born October 15, 1982) is a Polish-American fashion designer. She is known for founding the fashion company KZ_K Studio.[1]

Early life and education

Zmarlak was born in Poland.[2] She immigrated to Chicago in 1992 through the Diversity Visa (DV) program.[1][3] She was inspired to become a clothing designer after taking her first sewing class in high school.[3][4] Zmarlak attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.[1][3][5][6] While in college, she was awarded the Gen Art Styles Award for evening wear in 2005.[7][8][9][10]

Career

Zmarlak began her career in the fashion industry by interning at the fashion brands Theory and Carolina Herrera.[7][8][11] After graduating from college, she partnered with Jesse Keyes to launch her eponymous fashion label Karolina Zmarlak in 2009[1][8][12] which launched its first clothing collection, Fluid Foundations, through the stores Takashimaya and Eva.[13][14][15] In 2011, she collaborated with Belvedere Vodka on the fashion film Double Identity.[16][17] In 2013, Saks Fifth Avenue began carrying her clothing collections.[18] In 2014, she became one of the first recipients of the New York City Fashion Production Fund.[8][19][20][21][22]

In 2015, Zmarlak collaborated with costume designer Daniel Lawson to provide costumes for the TV series The Good Wife.[23][24] In 2015, her Fall ready-to-wear collection was featured in Vogue.[25] In Spring 2015, she also showcased her clothing designs in the fashion film Transience at Video Fashion Week.[26] In September 2015, Zmarlak spoke at an event promoting the development of New York’s fashion industry alongside other speakers such as U.S. Representative Carolyn B. Maloney.[27][28] In 2016, Zmarlak and Keyes founded a new fashion label, KZ_K Studio.[1] In 2018, Zmarlak served as a critic at the Fashion Institute of Technology's annual fashion show.[29]

In 2022, Zmarlak and Keyes opened a new KZ_K Studio location on Great Jones Street in Manhattan.[30][31] The Great Jones Street studio officially launched on April 12, 2022.[30]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "How Covid-19 helped Karolina Zmarlak reclaim the soul of her fashion company". NBC News. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  2. ^ Thomas, Rob (2015). Big Data Revolution. Wiley. ISBN 978-1-118-94371-7.
  3. ^ a b c Thomas, Rob; McSharry, Patrick (2015-01-05). Big Data Revolution: What farmers, doctors and insurance agents teach us about discovering big data patterns. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-118-94372-4.
  4. ^ Hathorn, Abby (2013-05-05). "VIP Interview: Renowned Polish Designer, Karolina Zmarlak". Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  5. ^ Watkins, Mia (2014-10-16). "Designer Karolina Zmarlak brings tailored style to Gus Mayer to benefit breast cancer research". al. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
  6. ^ "Karolina Zmarlak: Design in the Key of Modern Life". FIT Newsroom. 2018-08-28. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  7. ^ a b "Karolina Zmarlak Is Reinventing the Concept of Convertible Wear". The Cut. 17 March 2010. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  8. ^ a b c d Klein, Alyssa Vingan (6 March 2015). "Karolina Zmarlak Is a Label to Watch". Fashionista. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  9. ^ "Stories: SPAIN AND UK WIN BIG AT GEN ART". the-spin-off.com. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  10. ^ "WWD" (PDF). wwd.com. May 19, 2005. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
  11. ^ Pieri, Kerry (2014-06-11). "Brand Watch: Karolina on My Mind". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  12. ^ "Designer profile : Karolina Zmarlak". THE UNLIMITED Magazine, Interactive Quarterly for Art, Music and Fashion. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  13. ^ ELLE (2009-07-17). "Designer Karolina Zmarlak Celebrates with M.A.C". ELLE. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  14. ^ "The Many Shapes of Karolina Zmarlak". Interview Magazine. 2009-11-11. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  15. ^ Elizabeth (2009-02-26). "Karolina Zmarlak". StyleCaster. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  16. ^ "Double Identity: Karolina Zmarlak F/W 2011 by Matt Kliegman". TRENDLAND | Online Trend News. 2011-04-16. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  17. ^ Rankin, Nina Westervelt/MCV Photo,Seija. "Karolina Zmarlak - NYC Studio And Showroom". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2021-07-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  18. ^ Silver, Dena (2014-08-07). "Karolina Zmarlak On Her Fifth Year In Business And Her Fall Collection". Daily Front Row. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  19. ^ "NYC Wants to Revitalize the Garment District | WFUV". wfuv.org. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  20. ^ Talati, Sonia (5 October 2014). "City fund aims to pump new life into Garment District - Metro US". www.metro.us. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  21. ^ Feitelberg, Rosemary (2015-06-23). "NYC Fashion Production Fund Awards Six Loans". WWD. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  22. ^ "Fact Sheet: Celebrating and Supporting New York City's Fashion Industry". The official website of the City of New York. 2014-09-03. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  23. ^ Chan, Stephanie (2016-05-06). "'The Good Wife' Costume Designer Recalls Series' Favorite Fashion Moments". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  24. ^ "The Good Wife: Alicia's Black-and-White Jacket". InStyle. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  25. ^ Farra, Emily (17 March 2015). "Karolina Zmarlak Fall 2015 Ready-to-Wear Collection". Vogue. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  26. ^ "Karolina Zmarlak: Spring 2015 Video Fashion Week". Vogue. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  27. ^ Palmieri, Rosemary Feitelberg,Jean E. (2015-09-14). "New York Fashion Week Generates $900 Million for NYC". WWD. Retrieved 2021-07-08.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  28. ^ "Pols cheer Fashion Week's impact on city's economy". Town & Village. 2015-02-12. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  29. ^ "2018 Critics". The Future of Fashion - Fashion Institute of Technology. 2019-03-06. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  30. ^ a b Feitelberg, Rosemary (2022-03-31). "KZ_K Studio Readies New SoHo Space". WWD. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  31. ^ Fraser, Kristopher (2022-04-19). "KZ_K Studio opens new Manhattan studio". FashionUnited. Retrieved 2022-06-20.

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