Her fashions have been featured in high profile publications such as Forbes, Harper's Bazaar, Fashion Week Online, Grazia, Nylon, and many others.
NEW YORK, NY, July 24, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kate English Wasserbach has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Wasserbach, a respected fashion designer, has made significant strides in the fashion industry over the past 15 years. She is the proud visionary behind Abel Honor New York, a brand she launched in 2018 and drives through her key role as the creative director. Through this venture and earlier apprenticeships, Ms. Wasserbach's expertise in fashion has become widely recognized, and she has leveraged her broad experiences to forge a solid presence in the shaping of contemporary design trends regionally, nationally and internationally.
Ms. Wasserbach began accumulating valuable industry experience as a creator and logo designer from 2012 to 2013 and subsequently joined the prestigious Ralph Lauren company as a designer from 2012 to 2013. She also excelled in a position with Christian Dior Couture throughout 2013. In 2014, she accepted the title of assistant designer at Michael Kors and in 2017 was elevated to the rank of associate designer. Besides this unique appointment, Ms. Wasserbach has concurrently thrived as the creative director and senior designer for Kate Wasserbach Designs since 2012.
Exceptional academic accomplishments further define Ms. Wasserbach's profile. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in fashion from Parsons School of Design (now The New School), which she completed in 2013. She attributes her advancement thus far to that superb education, which provided solid training for the pursuit of her business and design ambitions. Notably, Ms. Wasserbach's tenure at Michael Kors proved pivotal in the acquisition of essential skills that have been crucial for her own small business ventures, and she further acknowledges the unwavering support of her parents and the contributions of her husband.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Wasserbach has achieved numerous accolades. She was featured in Florum Magazine and Vogue Italia in 2012, and her work has been recognized with several awards, including Best in Art Show for Fashion Design and Color Theory from Russell Sage College Summer Art Program, the New York State Art Teachers Award, Overall Honorable Mention at the Russell Sage College Art Show, and The Deans Art Award from the Dean of Arts at Russell Sage College. Ms. Wasserbach's notable projects include designing for Warner Bros., Summit and Lionsgate red carpet events in 2013, as well as for the television series "Sons of Anarchy," also in 2013. Ms. Wasserbach is particularly proud of being contacted by 1540 Productions to produce ten designs for their Los Angeles red carpet event. Her accolades continued though her brand Abel Honor New York, with features in high profile publications such as Forbes, Harper's Bazaar, Fashion Week Online, Grazia, Nylon, and many others.
Ms. Wasserbach enjoys spending time with her family, including one daughter, and she achieves balance by visiting Lake George and skiing. Looking toward the future, Ms. Wasserbach plans to further expand her brand by venturing into custom couture and entering the bourgeoning bridal wear market, which will add a fresh dynamic and exciting dimension to her flourishing business.
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