Katie Jane Perry (born 30 December 1980) is an English-born Australian fashion designer known for her use of jersey fabrics and "luxury loungewear" fashion line. She has grown the label from the very fashionable Paddington Markets, to have an online presence and has most recently opened her own retail oulet in Sydney.

Personal life

Perry was born in Camden, London, England. In early years, after the separation of her parents, she traveled with her mother and her mother's partner, and lived on four continents (Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia). She now lives in Sydney.

Her mother worked closely with the Benetton brothers before launching her own label in the 1970s dressing Diana, Princess of Wales and Paul McCartney.

Career

Perry studied Textiles and Design throughout her school years at St Joan of Arc school and studied at FBI, fashion college. She has worked as a fashion assistant for Bambini magazines, manager and buyer for labels and stores such as Molton Brown, Oroton and David Jones. After working in the business and commercial side of fashion, she launched of her namesake label in 2007. She chose to have the collection made in Australia, using Australian jersey fabric. A percentage of every sale goes to Australian charity Lucca leadership.