Kelly Ewing was born in Glasgow and raised in Leeds. Kelly has always had a keen interest in fashion which led to a GNVQ at the Leeds College of Art and Design, followed by a BSc in Textile Design at the University of Huddersfield. It was here that Kelly began to fuse her talents in design and tailoring with a strong knowledge of fabric construction to develop her own signature aesthetic, which is now becoming increasingly more popular and in demand.
Drawing inspiration from Victorian aristocracy to pre-Raphaelite romanticism, Kelly’s collections feature well structured traditional pieces such as boned corsetry that are brought up to date with contemporary twists, clever pattern cutting and sharp tailoring. Vintage fabrics such as Harris tweed are generously pleated and draped to create a luxurious couture look that is complimented with bright silk linings and soft handmade corsage detailing. Every piece is handmade and designed to mix and match with other pieces from the collection, once the material is used up then no more are made making the items well and truly one off pieces.
The Kelly Ewing woman is a confident modern woman whose inspiration in life is mirrored in her fashion and whose femininity does not compromise her independence. Her style is not led by trend, but rather by a love of exquisite design and desire for the rare and exceptional.