Kathy is a friend of mine and I have been watching her evolution as a clothing designer and leader, who helps other local designers sell their work. Here is an excerpt from the Daily News story:
Kathy Malone
Age: 43
Lives: Park Slope
Type of design work: Women’s clothing
Cost of products: $50-$90
Web sites: Fofolle.com and fofolle.etsy.com
The Brooklyn Indie Market is actually your brainchild. How did it come about?
We
were an online community of indie designers and we were doing these
one- or two-day events in different locations, and it was so much work
for one or two days. So we found the tent and it was the perfect
location. I have a big organizer streak in me.
What’s your goal for BIM?
The goal of the space
is for each individual designer to get a chance to make sales. I have a
place to sell my own line, but also there is that important community
aspect. I’d say it’s 50% business, 50% socializing for me. It feels
like a club — not a snooty club, but it’s my social life.