About us
Karina began her interest in fashion at a young age. Her mother taught her how to sew with an appreciation for hard work and attention to detail. She carried those lessons into adult life when she started making clothing for herself. Karina felt she needed a dress that would go from day to night, yet feel comfortable all while still being easy to care for in her busy life.
With all this in mind, she launched a dress company from her home in Upstate New York in 2008. Her vision was to create dresses for every woman. Karina felt there was a real need for a fashion line that celebrates women and promotes positivity. She truly believes in the innate beauty of women when they accept and love themselves as they are.
Besides creating and overseeing her own successful clothing company, Karina loves thrift and antique shopping, cooking, volunteering and interior design. She's a passionate animal lover - you've probably noticed her dog, Bodhi, in our logo! She also has two adorable cats named Gracie and Henry.
Emily is our Creative Art Director and wears many hats at Karina Dresses! Not only does she collaborate with Karina on our signature prints and style development, she also designs graphics for our website and newsletters. She is the liaison to our Brand Ambassador program and if this wasn't enough, Emily is key with sales, social media and promotion strategies. She is truly amazing!
Before coming to Karina Dresses, Emily worked as a buyer/manager for one of the first shops in Brooklyn to carry the line - so it's almost like she's been a part of the Karina Family for our entire 10 years. If you have a question about a discontinued style, feel free to email her!
When she's not office, Emily is working on other creative projects at home. She's a talented seamstress and clothing designer who also enjoys playing guitar and hanging out with her husband, Mark, and their cute cat Rhoda.