Khy was officially announced on October 25.
Make no mistake: Kylie Jenner is already a true fashionista. As the youngest child of the Kardashian-Jenner family, the 26-year-old has distanced herself from her sisters by being associated with the beauty world—an accomplishment made possible in no little part by Kylie Cosmetics’ viral, quickly sold-out wares. Jenner is now focusing her business skills on fashion with Khy, a new apparel company.
Celebrity-founded apparel firms are nothing new; consider the efforts of older sisters Khloé and Kim Kardashian, who own Good American and Skims, respectively. Jenner hopes to build a space for herself by promoting Khy as a high-fashion brand filtered through a more accessible priced and sized lens—the better to satisfy buyers from all origins.
“Kylie’s obviously very aware of what she likes,” said Haider Ackermann, the fashion designer behind Jenner’s 2023 Met Gala gown. “She grew up in the attention of the public eye from the age of 9 — and she’s always been very attracted to clothes, makeup, everything that would make her world and imagination grow and be blown away. She’s always been seduced by it.”
Khy’s arrival may be recent, but for Kylie, it’s the culmination of a longstanding passion for fashion that has been evident to those in her inner circle for quite some time.
“Creatively, I have such a strong vision of what I want to look like and what I want to do and what I want to wear,” said Jenner. “I never get too stressed about these things because… fashion is supposed to be fun.”
This fashion line is a collaboration between Kylie Jenner, her mother Kris Jenner, and the dynamic duo Emma and Jens Grede, known for their involvement in other Kardashian ventures like Skims and Good American.
What sets Khy apart is its commitment to collaboration, pledging to work with designers, iconic brands, and influential cultural figures. The debut collection, a 12-piece capsule crafted in partnership with Namilia founders Nan Li and Emilia Pfohl, features faux-leather pants, coats, tops, and basics. The range is priced between $48 to $198, with sizes from XXS to 4X, ensuring inclusivity.
According to a press release, the brand “is dedicated to redefining the modern wardrobe with a collection that speaks to the avant-garde while remaining inclusive and accessible to fashion enthusiasts of all backgrounds”.
“Khy is a homage to the limitless possibilities of fashion. We are breaking down barriers and will redefine the meaning of a designer brand, with creativity and quality at a better price,” Jenner said in a press release. “I wanted to make Khy a platform for our customers to have the opportunity to experience fashion through new designers and brands, but at a more accessible price.”
Kylie teased the launch with a captivating campaign photo on Instagram, showcasing the brand’s high-low fashion approach. In a striking ensemble, she paired a black leather moto trench coat from Khy with Ferragamo’s newly released Eva pumps, making a bold statement ahead of the November 1st release on Khy’s official website.
The launch of Khy is the culmination of Kylie Jenner’s subtle brand evolution in recent years. From front-row appearances at prestigious Fashion Month shows to becoming the face of renowned brands like Jean Paul Gaultier and Acne Studios, Jenner has seamlessly woven herself into the fabric of the fashion world, setting the stage for Khy’s grand entrance into the industry.
