About Us

About Us

Kate Fearnley graduated with a BA (Hons) fashion degree from Northumbria University in 1997 and went on to work for a design company. In 2002 with help from the Prince’s trust she established her own label.

Fast forward to today and Kate Fearnley has become a name synonymous with edgy style, ‘fashion forward, quirky, on trend and feminine’ are just some of the words fashion writers use to describe her exquisite collections. Made up of unusual fabrics, various textures and shapes, each season’s new offerings are an exciting, insight into this young designer’s creative mind. In 2005, Kate opened the Kate Fearnley Boutique in the North of England. She now has a loyal local clientele, as well as fans who travel to see her from all over the country. A visit to the stylish store shows exactly why Kate Fearnley is so good at what she does; the boutique is an extension of her, where a harmonious mixture of modern, antique and craftwork come together to create a glamorous and stylish atmosphere.

Following years of hard work, grit and determination, Kate’s fans now include an array of familiar faces, with celebrities such as Alexandra Burke, Sarah Harding, Sophie Ellis Baxter, Pixie Lott and Zoe Salmon all being fans of Kate’s designs. Zoe Salmon “I’ve been wearing Kate’s design for over a year now and my only regret is that I didn’t discover her sooner. I’ve worn Kate for everything from photo shoots and TV appearances to red carpet events. I love the style; sexy but elegant, perfect!”

Kate Fearnley’s unique and quirky use of fabrics, designs and colours present her followers season after season with something bold, new and exciting; enabling the wearers to stand out from the crowd.

Her beautiful designs are now available in over 80 stockists throughout the UK and Ireland and through her website: www.katefearnleyboutique.co.uk

Cosmopolitan Award

In 2010, Kate won a prestigious Cosmopolitan award for the ‘Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year’, and was given the honour of visiting Number 10 Downing Street to meet with Sarah Brown as well as a host of famous fashionistas. Cosmo said of the young designer: ‘We loved Kate's 'fun and fearless' determination to burst on to the fashion scene. She never gave up and has truly succeeded in bringing her designs to life, making them accessible on the high street. She's a true inspiration."
As well as winning the Cosmopolitan award, Kate’s previous recognitions have seen her win the Princes Trust ‘Young Entrepreneur of the year’ and be nominated for Grazia magazine’s ‘Entrepreneur Awards’.

"When something is this important to you, you can't let anything stand in your way. I'm living proof that with drive and passion anything is possible." Kate Fearnley