Fashion
safety pins: for the quirky pretty girl
(Designer, Maya, with Estelle, wearing Boxing Kitten)
The name came from a very vivid dream I had back in 2005, a friend of mine encouraged me to hold onto the name and as time passed I realized that it was the perfect combination of feminine and masculine, hard and soft, sweet and edgy. It stuck and It truly embodies what the Boxing Kitten woman is about.
(Maya with her models, wearing Boxing Kitten)
How did you get your start?
I started out designing custom garments for friends and family. After doing that for a couple of months I did some work for Sa-Ra creative partners for their video “Feel the Bass”. After that project, I became determined to make Boxing Kitten a clothing line and not just a custom design business. It has become a quirky, cheeky, cohesive collection, and I am extremely proud.
How did you learn about fashion design and veritable wax hollandais prints?
I’m self taught and I have been around textiles my entire life because my mother is a designer as well.
(Jack from J*Davey in Boxing Kitten shorts)
I graduated with BA in African American studies from Wesleyan University, as a result I have definitely done years of extensive research.
What music/musicians inspire your pieces?
All Rockabilly, Love Wanda Jackson, and many of the artists that perform at your festivals are for sure in my top list of inspiration through music.
(Solange in Boxing Kitten dress)
What is your favorite project your clothes have been a part of?
Hmmmm, that’s a tough one! I would have to say all the projects that Boxing Kitten has been able to be apart of have been totally inspiring in every way, I love to see peoples different interpretation of the brand.
What are your goals now for the future of your business?
At some point I would love for Boxing Kitten to be a household name, and to continue to really empower those that wear the pieces.
Go with your gut! Trends fade so stay true to who you are and what your aesthetic is.
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