Kathy Ireland's Key Accomplishments Include . . .
The Associated Press and London Times call Kathy Ireland "a best friend to working mothers" because women all over America are embracing her designs and products.
Kathy Ireland is Chief Designer and CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide (KIWW). Leading the brand which just two years ago was acknowledged by Women's Wear Daily as America's 7th most popular in its category, has now moved up to the coveted #5 position with women 18-49. The Kathy Ireland Brand is recognized as the #1 brand in its category for Product Innovation in America by the country's leading research firm, Kurt Salmon Associates.
Kathy was honored by the National Association of Women Business Owners and received the Entertainment Businesswoman of the Year Award. She is the only designer in history to have an LPGA-sponsored tournament named in her honor, The Kathy Ireland Championship Honoring Harvey Penick. KIWW's relationship with the LPGA supports women's athletics and education.
To reinforce Kathy's credibility as a designer, besides her tribute from Women's Wear Daily, her collections are regularly featured in the same prestigious magazines that ask her to grace their covers: Cosmopolitan, Glamour, McCalls, People, Redbook, Shape and Fit Pregnancy. Her products are regularly featured editorially beside those of Oscar de la Renta, Tommy Hilfiger, Cartier, Liz Claiborne, Charles Jourdan, and Gucci. Kathy is a favorite guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, bringing fashion shows there, as well as to MSNBC, The Today Show, Rosie O'Donnell, Oprah, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, The Main Floor, and to specials on E! and VH1
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More About Kathy . . .
The genesis of Kathy Ireland Worldwide occurred in 1993 when founder and CEO Kathy Ireland brought her unique perspectives to American women with a collection of designer socks. Kathy was inspired to create her products after working with some of the world's most famous designers. Kathy not only launched a successful clothing line, but also swimwear, maternity clothes, home furnishings and accessories divisions.
Kathy Ireland recently co-authored her first book, POWERFUL INSPIRATIONS
Eight Lessons That Will Change Your Life. She resides in Southern California, with her husband and three children.
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