About Us
The story of ktcollection's creation is as organic as the jewelry itself, which infuses classic lines with an urban flair. In 2002, founder Katie Thompson was working as a junior editor at a glamorous New York magazine and living in a tiny flat in the East Village.
In order to keep up with the mercurial fashion scene, she started whipping up necklaces and earrings, using everything from feathers to vintage baubles that she unearthed at junk shops and in her grandmother's jewelry box. Suddenly, Prada-clad editors started eyeing her creations and asking her to design items for them. Before long, Katie was outfitting everyone around her. And then, the word was out. Boutiques around Manhattan began carrying her work and Katie expanded her tiny stand at an East Village flea market and began showing at festivals and art fairs all over the city.
Over the years, ktcollection evolved into a line with a distinct look, inspired by Manhattan's fashion world, as well as Katie’s travels throughout the MiddleEast, Europe, and South America. Katie also travels to India as often as she can, hunting down unusual stones and finding inspiration in the country's rich palette. But one thing is sure: while the trends of the season change, ktcollection's pieces remain classics, made to last beyond just one season.