Fashion

Fashion Find: Los Angeles Designer Aryn K

By Mary Hall | March 10, 2014

Print maxi dress, top and pink shorts from Aryn K Spring/Summer 2014

With Los Angeles Fashion Week starting, it’s a good time to focus on Los Angeles designers. Recently, I attended an event for Los Angeles fashion house Aryn K. I hadn’t had the opportunity to see Aryn K garments in person and I was very impressed. This line is well made, attractive and best of all very affordable. If you’ve seen Aryn K designs, odds are you have viewed them online at web retailers like ASOS, Bluefly, Piperlime and even Amazon. The line is also sold at Nordstrom’s stores. Founded in 2008 by CEO/Creative Directors John and Kei Kim, Aryn K is based in downtown Los Angeles. Although Aryn K is West Coast based, the line is influenced by various cultures. Many of the clothes have a loose fit and an almost Indian style. Flowy tops,playful prints and silk dresses are staples of this line. Celebrites who have been spotted wearing Aryn K include Alexa Chung, Olivia Palermo, Rachel Bilson and Taylor Swift.

Aryn K Yellow Top and Dress for Spring 2014

The Aryn K range includes dresses, skirts, and outerwear for casual days and evening events. I’m impressed by the variety of styles and the tailoring of the pieces. The Aryn K dress with ruched waist on ASOS looks like it walked right off the runway with its sleek silhouette. In contrast, the Aryn K Silk Dress with Embroidery looks very Eastern inspired with its drop waist, loose construction and neon stitching. It’s a perfect dress for going out. As you can see, Aryn K is a versatile brand. One thing I noticed going through the Aryn K garments that I saw is that their are designs not just for the tall and lean, but also for the curvy. There are many different styles for women to chose from.