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Kate Lessa
Co Founder + Creative
About
A long-time New Yorker now based in Bermuda and Paris, Kate Lessa is the creative behind the brand—responsible for Saint Holiday's design, images, and overall mood. A Philadelphia native and alumnus of Boston University, she started working as a stylist after graduation. This work led to a fascination with design and a move to New York City. After years of designing accessories for brands DVF, Vera Wang and J Crew, Kate teamed up with friend Vijay Paintal in 2018 and pivoted into resort wear. An avid traveler, she always shops for wearable souvenirs on her trips. Exploring markets, hotel boutiques, and artisan shops for embroidered tops, crochet dresses, and beaded jewelry, she likes to find items that conjure memories of a specific place and time. Influenced by this hobby, the duo started making vacation-ready pieces at a small factory in New York City. The first samples were inspired by a vintage tuxedo shirt bought in the South of France. Barneys picked up the launch collection and many of these original designs are still core to the brand.
| Location | Bermuda, New York, Paris |
| Years Active | 6 |
| Website | https://www.saintholiday.com |
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