inc Kelly Claman Company Inc. Fashion in Canada. 2014 Company Profile
About Us Founder Kelly Claman
Kelly Claman, President and CEO of Kelly Claman Company Inc. (KCC) is quickly becoming one of Canada's driving forces in fashion. With over ten years of experience in brand management, product development, styling, international business, and public relations, she has a unique, in-depth and wellrounded view of the industry, and a firm understanding of the Canadian marketplace. Having grown up in fashion showrooms, Kelly always knew her destiny was in the fashion world. A young Kelly would often be found flipping through the pages VOGUE and Harper’s Bazaar, while her peers were playing in the schoolyard. During her teen years, Kelly continued her exploration of the fashion industry as well as her interest in accounting and finance through placements; including a stage with one of Montreal's top accounting firms, where she acquired many of the invaluable skills she still uses to run her business today. As a young adult, Kelly began working from the ground up at a Montrealbased fashion distribution firm. During this time, Kelly's love of fashion as well as her entrepreneurial mindset, allowed her to increase the firm's sales exponentially, and helped position the firm to become one of Canada's biggest distributorships at the time. Kelly went on to launch and represent several high-profile clothing and accessory brands in the Canadian market including Vince, Juicy Couture, and Ugg Australia, laying down the foundation for their businesses, which are still in place today.
Today, a successful young entrepreneur and head of the KCC, Kelly strives to bring fashion to Canada from designers both established and up-andcoming. With a sharp eye for talent, Kelly personally chooses brands that offer luxe, distinctive designs. Our current line-up includes By Alona Jewelry, Kain Label, Love Zooey, Off Dutee, and Whitney Eve. Kelly maintains industry-wide relationships and regularly attends the shows across North America. She lives in Toronto's King West district with her goldendoodle, close to her tight-knit family. For interviews, bookings or special requests, please contact The PR Department at pr@kellyclamanco.com
What We Do
Sales
Customer Service/Support
We work and maintain relationships with the key retailers across Canada. In addition to the department stores and luxury chains in Canada's major cities, we also work with boutiques in our nation's smaller but affluent towns.
We are committed to providing our clients with the best in customer service. We stand behind our products should any problems arise in season, and we also provide all of our clients with product knowledge training and the tools they need to best present, market and sell our collections within their stores.
Sales Contact – Michelle Jansen michelle@kellyclamanco.com
Customer Service Contact Rebecca Claman kcc.rebecca@gmail.com
Importation & Distribution
Social Media & Marketing
We are experts in the importation of luxury and contemporary apparel and accessories into the Canadian marketplace, with over 10 years experience in dealing with US and Canadian customs.
We work very closely with Canada's fashion editors, stylists, bloggers and various media outlets, often resulting in editorial exposure and credit to our retailers. We also host seasonal media presentations to showcase the new collections to Canada's key fashion influencers. Pieces from our showroom are often pulled for red carpets and for celebrities attending events in Canada, as well as overseas. In addition, we host trunk shows, provide GWP's and participate in events at the retail level with our clients throughout the year.
We import and ship to each of our clients from our offices in Toronto. We provide all of our customers with Canadian prices that are on par with the retails in the US, and we monitor the market closely to ensure that our brands are being well-represented. Contact Kelly Claman's team via kellyclamansoffice@gmail.com
We are also very active in social media, where we love to engage in open conversation with our retailers and with consumers both nationwide and internationally. Showroom - Rebecca Claman kcc.rebecca@gmail.com Publicity Contact – Sabrina Tricarico pr@kellyclamanco.com
Our Collections
By Alona Jewelry Kain Label Love Zooey Off Dutee Whitney Eve
Kain Label started with a simple question – what if a new T-‐shirt could be created that felt just as soft, and was just as beloved as your most treasured vintage tee? The goal was to invoke a feeling of nostalgia in a new collection and after its inception in 2008, Kain Label’s tees soon gained cult status with style arbiters worldwide. Designed by Amanda Kain, Kain Label focuses on everyday essentials that feel good because you feel good in them. Coveted for their effortlessly cool silhouettes and sumptuous fabrics, the collection offers women decidedly chic staples that project an uncommonly relaxed sophistication. As Kain Label has gained popularity, the brand has developed to include dresses, jackets, knitwear, and separates – giving devotees more of what they love. The collection is available at notable boutiques and department stores around the globe, as well as exclusive retailers online.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Grace Chon originally planned to pursue a career in graphic design after her acceptance to the Art Center. She aspired to follow her love of fashion and instead enroll in the fashion program at OTIS. During her senior thesis at OTIS she had the opportunity to be mentored by design critics Nike and Vera Wang where she was awarded the Silver Thimble award. While attending college, Chon interned at a variety of different companies to get a wide scope of experience in the fashion world. She held an internship for a buyer for Issi, a boutique in Beverly Hills as well as in the visual merchandising department at Gucci. Discovering many different sides of fashion, she also maintained a part time job working as a fit model. Chon started designing in 2007 for the line Zooey, where she then proceeded to work with the label 291 Venice in 2009. Two years later she started Love, Zooey, creating a brand where she could bring her own creative design to effortless casually chic collections.
Off Dutee is a cool and quirky clothing label celebrating effortless style for girls who like to be 'Off duty'. The label is the brainchild of two fashion obsessed best friends with a background in the industry (including internships at US Vogue no less!). The brand taps into that 'model backstage' look with premium tee's and tanks sporting tongue in cheek quotes influenced by the pairs friendship and pasts. Off Dutee also presents a cool underwear and swim capsule collection for fun in the sun (and bedroom). Off Dutee is a directional fashion brand for girls who favour a laid-back look and presents head-turning collections consisting of luxurious oversized staple tees and tanks as well as trend led pieces including high waisted knicker shorts and cropped tops. The brand mixes playful quotes and slogans, chic motifs and on-trend prints.
Whitney Eve is an eclectic & feminine contemporary collection, launched in 2008 by TV personality and fashion icon Whitney Port. Whitney Eve features an array of silhouettes from convertible party dresses to charming menswear-inspired bodies that are complimented with alluring colors and exclusive patterns. Growing up in Los Angeles and having lived in Manhattan, Port blends the ease of California style with the sophistication and edge of New York City life. Showcasing the designer’s inherent creativity and knack for style, Whitney Eve had its first runway show during New York Fashion Week in 2009. With growing popularity and ever evolving collections, Whitney Eve's presence of grace and distinction gives the collection originality, a welcome addition to the fashion world. Hollywood's trendsetters have rapidly caught onto the fashionable line. Heidi Klum, Paris and Nicky Hilton, and Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, to name a few, have been rocking the line. Whitney Eve is sold at select boutiques worldwide and online.
Alona Shelemy fell in love with the world of jewellery at a young age. As the daughter of a fine jeweller, Alona was surrounded by the most precious pieces that her father believed were too beautiful to sell. Alona chose to break away from her fine jewellery heritage, however she uses the same skills and knowledge she possesses to create her own collection. The result is a young, fresh influence made with a range of mixed metals with diverse finishes. Drawing inspiration from her middle-eastern and European background, the collection fuses contrasting elements so each piece is unique, beautiful and edgy. By Alona is sold at premier retailers worldwide including Henri Bendel and Harvey Nichol. Famous fans include Alexa Chung, Nicole Scherzinger, Rita Ora, Heidi Klum and Jourdan Dunn. By Alona has also been featured in publications such as In Style, Elle Canada, Vogue India, Cosmopolitan, Tatler, and Grazia.
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