Karen Walker is the designer behind her eponymous label best known for its signature optimism, energy and chic-meets-eccentric handwriting. Always worn by the ‘most interesting person in the room’, Karen’s designs cleverly play with cultural subtext, juxtaposing luxe and street, masculine and feminine, folk and utility, creating pieces that are both directional and wearable. Collaborations with other brands are also at the heart of Karen Walker and highlights include collections with Disney, Sephora, Uniqlo, Madewell, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki and The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. Karen’s influence has seen her consistently ranked for the past seven years in The Business of Fashion’s powerhouse BoF 500, reflecting her position as a global industry figure shaping the future.