By Hannah Ege
Donna Karan is famous for comfortable chic and functional power dressing. Her designs are high-end fashion, while not being fully out of price reach for the average consumer.
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Let’s take a look at Donna’s career and the launch of her self-named designer line!
About Donna Karan
Donna was born into the world of fashion as her mother was a model and her father, who died when Donna was three, was a tailor. It only seems natural that Donna would grow up to have her own designer label.
But before she launched her own designs, Donna worked her way up to being the head of design for Anna Klein. It wasn’t until 1984, with well over a decade under her belt with Klein, that Donna launched her first collection of designs.
In this first independent collection, Donna presented seven pieces of chic black clothing that could be combined in a variety of ways to create an easy stylish wardrobe.
Since then she’s maintained a goal of creating clothing for women who want to look great without having to think too much about their clothes.
Since then, Donna has gone on to create menswear, perfume, DKNY, DKNY Jeans and so much more. Although she has retired from fashion and design, Donna’s legacy lives on in her well-established stores and place in fashion.
1. Donna Karan Metallic Gold Crochet Dress and Slip
Donna Karan Metallic Gold Crochet Dress and Slip
This beautiful evening dress is elegant and sophisticated while still having the same DK simplicity that Donna's designs are known for. With a soft metallic slip underneath, this crochet dress clings to the body while also maintaining an easy breezy look with the split cap sleeves and lacy hem.
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2. Crochet Sheath Dress
Crochet Sheath Dress
A current piece in the DKNY showroom, this black crochet dress is elegant and classy with a black silk slip underneath.
3. Crochet Duster
Crochet Duster
You can get both this scalloped slip crochet dress and duster in DKNY current showroom. Both put stunning crochet skills on display with a beautiful and detailed crochet lace pattern. The crochet patterns add texture and dimension to the overall look that is simply gorgeous.
4. Crochet Shell and Pencil Skirt
Crochet Shell and Pencil Skirt
The sophisticated simplicity of the DK style continues on in this crochet duo of skirt and top that both utilize a shell edge stitch.
You can see why Donna's style follows a classic and standard wardrobe still, even years after dropping her first 7 piece collection that could make many more looks when mixed together.
5. Crochet Midi Skirt
Crochet Midi Skirt
With ribbed edge work around the bottom and waist, this crochet skirt is casual enough for the work place while also being able to get fancied up for a night out.
