Stuff by Kate is the home of vintage inspired, bohemian-chic couture style clothing. Here you will find bold, one-of-a-kind garments and accessories, uniquely designed and carefully handcrafted with passion.

Have a great idea that you can't find anywhere else? Don't worry. Stuff by Kate features an array of customizable opportunities, because hey, what beats having a dress/skirt/bag/tee/look that no one else has? So sit back, browse the collection and let your imagination run wild. Go ahead. Spoil yourself. Spoil a friend. Either way, enjoy Stuff by Kate!

Kate’s love for fashion and design began at a young age, helping her mother with design and construction of annual Halloween and dance costumes. She found delight in sewing classes in middle and high school in her hometown of Rochester, New Hampshire, and knew that a career in fashion design was her calling card.

Kate first studied fashion design at Lasell College in Newton, Mass., and continued her education at the University of Rhode Island, where she concentrated in textiles, merchandising and fashion design. A 2006 graduate of URI, Kate has had her designs featured in fashion shows in Massachusetts and Rhode Island over the past four years and received honors at her most recent show, the 2005 Spring Splash Fashion Show in Rhode Island.

While each garment Kate creates is the product of a vision and inspiration, her business came about almost accidentally. A sorority sister of hers at URI fell in love with a bag Kate had designed for a class project and "just had to have it." It was Kate's first sale, and Holly — the bag in a soft, slouchy shell with bold satin lining — was born. Business took off, with one sale quickly turning into 30 by semester's end.

Today, Kate continues to build upon that first sale, knowing that her business depends on the attention she lends to each product and the word-of-mouth referrals she receives from her customers. Kate currently lives and works in the San Jose area of sunny California.

Each garment and bag has been uniquely designed and handcrafted with passion, precision, and the personal touch of none other than Kate herself. After all, it's her stuff. She just wants you to have it.

To download a PDF of Kate’s portfolio, please click here.

To download a PDF of Kate’s resume, please click here.

Photography: Rose Cowperthwaite.

Modeling by Christina Harris and Tiffany Mahoney.

Additional photography provided by iStockphoto.com.

Artwork provided by k10k and Squidfingers.