The daughter of Judy and CAA co-founder Michael Kimberly Ovitz, she grew up surrounded by creative talent and was inspired by modern art and architecture, both of which featured as themes in her later designs.
12 Facts About Kimberly Ovitz
1.
2.
Kimberly Ovitz later took internships at Harper's Bazaar with photographer Herb Ritts, at Chanel in Paris, working under Karl Lagerfeld, and at W magazine.
3.
In 2010, Kimberly Ovitz continued with showings at New York Fashion Week.
4.
Kimberly Ovitz's collection benefitted from everyday and red carpet wear by trend-setting Hollywood celebrities including Chloe Sevigny and Olivia Wilde.
5.
Kimberly Ovitz's fall 2012 line was inspired by Kagemusha, a film by Kurosawa.
6.
Kimberly Ovitz was interested in the samurai warrior, a theme that expanded into a more general warrior.
7.
In fall 2013, Kimberly Ovitz introduced an edgy and futuristic collection inspired by natural defense mechanisms found in animals and nature.
8.
Kimberly Ovitz's showing at New York Fashion week was attended by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and designers Tory Burch and J Crew's Jenna Lyons.
9.
Kimberly Ovitz announced she would not produce a fall 2013 line, focusing instead on a 'number of collaborations and initiatives, including a new collection with Shapeways.
10.
Kimberly Ovitz's brother is Chris Ovitz, co-founder of failed video sharing app Viddy.
11.
Kimberly Ovitz is active philanthropically in animal welfare for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Humane Society of the United States.
12.
Kimberly Ovitz co-chaired the 2013 HSUS 'To the Rescue' gala with Georgina Bloomberg and Amanda Hearst.