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Katie Fong

Add some sizzle and spark when you head out this summer; from
colorful yet elegant day wear to glamorous pieces suitable for dinner
and drinks with friends or a dazzling red carpet event, maybe even
your wedding. Who is this minx designer? More than a newbie in the
fashion world, yet she worked and trained with the best.
Inspired by the artisan traditions of the great American and European
ateliers and a bucolic yet enlightened childhood in Greenwich, Connecticut, a dynamic young visionary, Katie Fong, designs meant for the
most discerning woman.
The real beginning of the Katie Fong story was an adored grandmother and a little girl who drew pictures of evening gowns cared for by
her family’s dry cleaning establishment.
Many elements of The Katie Fong CollectionTM are based on techniques studied at The Fashion Institute of Technology and Oscar De La
Renta which have been further refined in Ms. Fong’s thriving made-tomeasure business. The Collection will be manufactured in New York
City and focus on integrating unique designs with the finest fabrics,
laces and embroidery to give women around the world a sense of
confidence and playfulness as they celebrate the notion of timeless
elegance.
“I was first introduced to Katie last summer by a mutual friend in
Greenwich. I was immediately impressed by her maturity, personality
and poise, as well as her passion to support and give back to the community she grew up in. Shortly thereafter, Katie invited me to a showing of her new collection. I immediately fell in love with her design
aesthetic – from the delicacy of the lace and intricate beading, to the
beautiful tailoring and femininity.” Geri Corrigan, Director of Marketing
for Saks Fifth Avenue Greenwich
“We are delighted to have a partnership with Katie Fong to provide
custom design services for