The Guild show is a relatively new tradeshow that was housed in The Place at The Palms Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Like many boutique tradeshows, Guild was a suite show – where each brand uses their hotel suite as a showroom. It’s a bit intimidating to just walk into suites but this show was definitely worth it. It was a bit heavier on the men’s offering but there were standouts like Wings & Horns, Sperry Top-Sider, SeaVees, Timo. and my new favorite – Krane. I was walking through the hallway and spotted a mound of leather bags, cases and totes in a corner. From the moment I saw them, I had to put all shyness aside and walk into the suite – I’m so glad that I did.
Krane began as a leather and cotton goods company focusing on bags, and later expanded to include outerwear, plackets and accessories. Founded by Ken Chow, his design pedigree is a testament to his ambitious design and impeccable attention to detail. Ken studied at FIT and later interned for Marc Jacobs and Cloak before returning to his native Toronto, Canada. His soft-spoken manner, art background and humility translate into subtle, intelligent design.
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