TheBeyondWoman Magazine Issue#2 | Page 50

Kerry Kay Kerry Kay Coote is not only CEO of Kerry Kay’s Boutique but she is also the Creative Designer for the brands Kerry Kay, Colours of Roots and Shades by Kerry Kay. She is not one to limit herself as she allows God to “spin the wheel” every time. Kerry studied fashion as a young adult and was quick- ly recognised by a UK fabric boutique where she started working and soon managed the daily operations. She went on to excel in the fashion retail industry where she worked for a total of 7 years with 2 well known retailers. Kerry is small in stature but a force to be reckoned with, having firmly established herself as an expert in her field. Her innovativeness, as well as being the astute, industrious, ambitious and creative person she is, Kerry sought to find the region that produced fashion which best complimented women of colour. This search, also driven by her love for colours and quality, led her to Brazil, where she became globally marketable through her line of Brazilian jeans and swim wear. The quality of her pieces was noticed by