Ksubi enlists Wolf as consultant for summer show
April 10, 2010
THE global financial crisis has been tough on the fashion businesses, with Christian Lacroix and Ossie Clark among the victims. But an Australian label, Ksubi, is working its way back from its low point in January, when it faced collapse.
Ksubi co-founders George Gorrow and Dan Single have engaged the renowned stylist Brana Wolf to consult on their summer collection show, which will close Australian Fashion Week on May 7.
Sydney-bred and now New York-based, Wolf was once listed by Forbes magazine as one of the eight most powerful stylists in the world. Her credits include cover shoots for Italian Vogue and US Harper's Bazaar and advertising campaigns for Versace and Michael Kors.
Wolf is regularly employed by top fashion houses to consult with designers on collections and style shows - her role with Ksubi.
''Brana has pushed us to another level,'' said Gorrow. ''She is mentoring the design process and we're honoured to have her on board."
At the height of Ksubi's success in 2007, the label turned over $19.7 million. But in January it went into voluntary administration owing more than $9 million. A month later it was bought by Gorrow, Bleach Ltd and Harry Hodge for a reported $5 million.
"We're working harder than ever and focused on the creative process,'' said Gorrow. ''Some may think this is a make or break collection but it is not.''
I might need to alter the waist as they stretch out but I couldn't get any sizes smaller over my thighs! Please tell me this is normal for Ksubi 
