Kathy featured by alma mater
My academic path led me to a federal career, which led me to consulting, entrepreneurship and to my artistic, sustainable journey. I believe my roots in servant leadership and being a values-led entrepreneur started when I was a student at SDSU.
Behind the scenes: Let’s make a dress
I’ve spent the past few weeks meticulously planning and executing the launch of my wearable art brand. About two weeks ago I decided that I needed to create an outfit suitable for this launch party.
Kathy Kyle joins the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)
Kathy Kyle joins the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)
International Women’s Day is Every Day
Kathy Kyle, artist and entrepreneur, joined in a special International Women’s Day event at the House of Lords last Friday, celebrating the success of fellow female entrepreneurs.
Step Up for Smart Works
I am stepping up to support Smart Works for #IWD and every day.
Smart Works is a UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for their job interview.
What does sustainability mean to me?
It means living my values at every step of my journey. And not doing something only because it makes good business sense, but because it is good for people and the planet.
Kathy Kyle on BBC Breakfast Show
Tune in to Kathy on the Breakfast Show with Mark Carter, Deputy Director, BBC Southeast
Buy Women Built
Kathy Kyle Studio has been selected for Buy Women Built. This is a movement to mobilise people to buy from female-founded businesses by showcasing who they are and why buying from them is our quickest path to a stronger, fairer economy.
Wear your story
What does ‘Wear your story’ mean, exactly? Meet my client and art she has commissioned that she can wear. This is a very personal and one of a kind piece of art for an incredible, unique and inspiring individual.
Do you know who you are?
This blog was originally published on Kathy’s Substack. I wanted to re-publish it here because it is fundamental to this enterprise in understanding why I do what I do. I hope you will join me.
Share the love
For 26 years, I have had a pen pal. My Uni film professor and I have been writing post cards instead of emails and telephone calls. I believe that writing on beautiful stationery, and in my case - hand painted stationery - transforms a message into a keepsake. It is a tangible expression of care and connection. It brings us closer to the people we cherish.
Hand Painted Dress for Charity Auction
This 100% cotton dress is brand new, never worn and hand painted to be auctioned off in aid and assistance of victims of the Greater Los Angeles wildfires.
What’ goes with jeans? A hand painted shirt
I was commissioned to create this piece for my patron, who wanted a cotton shirt she could wear with jeans. I can see her dressing this down with denim or up with a tailored black jacket.
Every scarf tells a story
My Paris Metro Scarf captures various aspects of my visits to Paris. Every time I go to this fabulous place, it is a different experience. Discover the origins of my latest design.
Finding inspiration at the Watts Chapel
Join Kathy on her visit to the Watts Gallery and discover her new work inspired by the Compton Cemetery Chapel by Mary Watts.
A closer look: hand painted slow fashion
Check out the latest hand painted wearable piece I’ve completed while my beautiful scarves are being sustainably printed in the UK and hand finished in France.
Handpainting preloved and vintage
My sustainable scarves are currently in production with my manufacturing team. I wanted to help raise funds for those impacted by the catastrophic wildfires in LA. In addition to producing my sustainable scarves, I am also hand painting preloved clothing, stationery, and vintage scarves.
I hope you will consider purchasing one such wearable piece of art, pictured here, and I will donate all proceeds from to the charity of your choice linked in this blog post.
What inspires you?
Each scarf begins as a hand-painted design, evolving into a wearable piece of art, crafted and printed on the finest ethically sourced silk and hand finished in France. My work is produced in limited quantities and each tells a story: of of identity, heritage, and self-expression, encouraging you to embrace your authentic self and redefine beauty on your own terms.
Let’s create something together
In addition to my hand-painted scarves and clothing, I'm excited to share my new collection of hand-painted stationery. Each card is uniquely painted on premium Cartiere Medioevalis Fabriano paper, featuring a beautifully hand-deckled edge.