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New York, United States

Jen Kao

  • Experimental construction
  • Fluid dresses
  • Architectural tailoring

Jen Kao develops an experimental New York wardrobe that moves between sharp construction and soft, fluid forms. Her collections have explored paneled leather, chain work, architectural tailoring and versatile dresses, often balancing a darker edge with romantic fabrics and prints.

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Five looks to know

Frayed denim jacket and shorts, Jen Kao, Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear.

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Frayed denim jacket and shorts

Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear

Frayed denim jacket and shorts from Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear. Kao's collection paired a 1960s-to-1970s mood with versatile, unstructured dresses and airy fabrics.

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Yellow plaid dress with a sheer overlay, Jen Kao, Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear.

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Yellow plaid dress with a sheer overlay

Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear

Yellow plaid dress with a sheer overlay from Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear. Kao's collection paired a 1960s-to-1970s mood with versatile, unstructured dresses and airy fabrics.

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Layered dark floral dress, Jen Kao, Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear.

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Layered dark floral dress

Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear

Layered dark floral dress from Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear. Kao's collection paired a 1960s-to-1970s mood with versatile, unstructured dresses and airy fabrics.

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Fluid black dress, Jen Kao, Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear.

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Fluid black dress

Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear

Fluid black dress from Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear. Kao's collection paired a 1960s-to-1970s mood with versatile, unstructured dresses and airy fabrics.

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Sleeveless black floral dress, Jen Kao, Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear.

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Sleeveless black floral dress

Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear

Sleeveless black floral dress from Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear. Kao's collection paired a 1960s-to-1970s mood with versatile, unstructured dresses and airy fabrics.

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Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear

1 piece