Karen Walker is known for taking extremes and joining them together. Inspired by the anti-"It" girl, the New Zealand-based designer blends tailoring with streetwear, masculine with feminine, and adds luxurious elements to casual pieces. Since launching her eponymous line in 1989, Walker has received the Prix de Marie Claire award for best creative talent and launched a jewelry line, eyewear collection, and a selection of exclusive paints. She has also worked on other ventures, including a pop-up store in New York and a t-shirt collaboration with House of Holland.