Designer Spotlight: Boxing Kitten

"The inspiration behind Boxing Kitten celebrates the spirit and lives of women who have come before, and the playfulness and vibrancy of each piece captures the women of today and the future..."
And indeed it does! Maya Lake, the creator of Boxing Kitten (pictured above), has a unique approach to fashion and it's link to history... African American history to be precise. Through her peices, Lake intends to portray the image of the struggle of black women in history and modern woman who embrace and understand that.

"If you take the patterns and very feminine silhouettes of women from the Civil Rights and then put those dresses in African inspired prints and fabrics, then you have the Boxing Kitten woman." Lake says of the her clothing.

Everyone from Erykah Badu to Solange Knowles have been seen rocking the one of a kind african-inspired prints. As the label continues to grow in popularity, the 2009 Fall Lookbook has popped up on the net showcasing the label's latest pieces. Modern takes with her staple bold prints, keeps the originality of the pieces, paring brightly coloured socks and tights with combat boots.

Here is just some of what you can find in this seasons collection:
http://fashionbombdaily.com/2009/11/03/boxing-kitten-fall-2009-lookbook/

And for more info on Boxing Kitten and stockists check out their site: http://boxingkitten.com



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