Tuesday, January 6, 2009



High Society sits down with a young and fabulous designer, Kris Keys from Memphis. We chat about style, inspiration, and of course what gets her "high" about fashion.

HSLG: What gets you "high" about fashion?

Kris Keys: Every since I was in middle school, I've been inspired by fashion and art. Fashion has been one of the only things in which you can express yourself freely and the idea of taking my ideas, creative mind, and art. Making a garment just excites me. Being able to make something from my creative mind get me high about fashion.

HSLG: Your style board is really cool. You have designer Tracy Reese and a NYC cab. It must be sentimental to you.

Kris Keys: It's always been my desire to move to the Fashion Capitol of the USA, NYC. I also have a picture of FIT in which I will attend some day. My style board is a little bit of inspiration for one of those days when I may be down.

HSLG: Describe your collection and style.

Kris Keys: My collection is eccentric but chic. It consists of alot of geometrical shapes and abstract prints. I'm often inspired by art and fashionistas on the streets. So my collection is a mold of all those but it still has a sense of class.

HSLG: Being from Memphis, the city of blues. It has such a rich culture. How has the city influenced your style?

Kris Keys: The city has influenced my style in alot of ways. I can often go by the river because I love the movement of water and just sketch. The people on the streets with their individual style. Art museums in downtown give me inspiration. You find inspiration by small things.

HSLG: Do you have any style secrets?

Kris Keys: Be yourself. Be comfortable in what you wear. When I was young, I had to find my individual style. So do what you love. For example, I love vintage and I do that. My advice is being original and finding your individual style.

HSLG: So what do you have planned for the future?

Kris Keys: Moving to NYC in a month. Network with designers. Be an international designer with the biggest ready to wear collections. I'm currently working on ready to wear dresses and I'm going to eventually move to children's and men's designs.

We had an exclusive invite to Kris Keys "Going Away Cocktail Party" in Downtown Memphis. Take a peek at some of the pictures.


Kris Keys with her beautiful mother



Kris Keys aunt...her inspiration and fashion designer herself


Style Board


Guests


Kris Keys, Makeup artist Ninja, and model Molka
To see more of Kris Keys ...www.myspace.com/kriskeys
Be inspired in this society!!!
xoxo, Andrea Fenise






2 comments:

  1. I LOVE IT!!PROPS GO TO YOU ANDREA

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  2. No sweet pea!! They go to you! I like the blog. Make sure to post lots of pic and stuff. I'm wihing you the Beeesssstttt. TTYL

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