Because we love fashion jewelry and we love
jewelry designers, we reach out to our friend Kathy Flesh for a brief
conversation. She is now part of our exclusive fashion jewelry designers and
comes to our boutique with her unique jewelry collection: Exotic. Original. Dazzling. Katch by Kathy Flesch.
We sat down in her Miami home
overlooking the ocean; we enjoyed a delicious latte with pastries and talked
about accessories, fashion, trends and her future as a jewelry designer; we
discovered that with an eye for style
and the talent to make a vision into reality, jewelry designer Kathy Flesch
creates feminine, fun pieces that are as dynamic as the women who wear them.
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| Katch collection |
So as we brought you new and exclusive designers,
we also bring you the stories of the designers who make these pieces a reality.
Here’s is our exclusive interview with Kathy Flesh, designer of Katch… Our new
designer:
MetalReaction: Kathy, why do you
believe that accessories have the power to transform the simplest look into a
fashion statement?
Kathy Flesh: Accessories have the power to convert any outfit into something special. You could be wearing a plain white t-shirt and jeans, and compliment it with a statement necklace or a cuff, and you will set the difference. This is because people use accessories to express themselves and complete their looks. Accessories can be compared to toppings in a cake. They are the ones that add the final touch.
Kathy Flesh: Accessories have the power to convert any outfit into something special. You could be wearing a plain white t-shirt and jeans, and compliment it with a statement necklace or a cuff, and you will set the difference. This is because people use accessories to express themselves and complete their looks. Accessories can be compared to toppings in a cake. They are the ones that add the final touch.
MetalReaction: Can you describe the
Katch Woman? Where is she going? What do you want her to feel? How do you want
her to feel?
Kathy Flesh: Women who wear Katch have to love attention, be confident, full of life, modern and versatile. I designed pieces that woman could wear in any occasion; from a cocktail party to a business meeting.
Kathy Flesh: Women who wear Katch have to love attention, be confident, full of life, modern and versatile. I designed pieces that woman could wear in any occasion; from a cocktail party to a business meeting.
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| Confidence cuff |
MetalReaction: If you had a chance
to be someone other than a jewelry designer, what would you be?
Kathy Flesh: If I had to do something else I would be a fashion designer. I would have my own clothing brand.
Kathy Flesh: If I had to do something else I would be a fashion designer. I would have my own clothing brand.
MetalReaction: What do you like the
most about the latest fashion trends? What do you hate?
Kathy Flesh: I love the new fashion trends: bright colors, metallics, lots of prints and dramatic earrings. I also love 2012’s color, tangerine. I don’t hate anything about this year’s trends. In fashion you have to be very open-minded; that’s what fashion is all about.
Kathy Flesh: I love the new fashion trends: bright colors, metallics, lots of prints and dramatic earrings. I also love 2012’s color, tangerine. I don’t hate anything about this year’s trends. In fashion you have to be very open-minded; that’s what fashion is all about.
MetalReaction: What’s next for
Katch? New trends? New markets? New looks?
Kathy Flesh: My plan with Katch is to evolve into a special brand and become a household name. Katch will be full of design and colors. It will continue to expand and eventually be part of more high-end retailers.
Kathy Flesh: My plan with Katch is to evolve into a special brand and become a household name. Katch will be full of design and colors. It will continue to expand and eventually be part of more high-end retailers.
MetalReaction: Any advice for new
jewelry designers getting started in the fashion industry?
Kathy Flesh: My advice to any
jewelry designer is to think out of the box. You have to follow your heart and
be perseverant in anything you do. It’s a very competitive industry and you
have to set yourself apart.
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| Katch collection |
Kathy uses semi-precious stones
and crystals set in rich golden and silver metals to create intriguing
contrast. Regardless of which unique piece a woman
wears, she’ll be sure to KATCH a compliment.
