2011
For the first time in its history, Karen Kane is featured on the cover of Women’s Wear Daily, the authoritative voice of the fashion industry.
2012
With a long history of manufacturing clothing domestically, Karen Kane is invited to attend the White House and join an exclusive group of business leaders for President Obama’s forum on “Insourcing American Jobs”.
1979
Karen and Lonnie Kane marry in September and launch Karen Kane out of their Studio City Garage in December.
1980
Karen Kane’s first collection is shipped – Spring 1980 consisted of 15 pieces of coordinated separates. First month sales totaled just $1,200 and things looked bleak.
1981
One of Karen’s early silk-screen designs caught on in stores and sales improved drastically. After just one year in business, the company reaches $1 million in sales. Karen and Lonnie would never look at a zebra the same again.
1979
Karen and Lonnie Kane marry in September and launch Karen Kane out of their Studio City Garage in December.
