With a firm grip on the industry and an intuitive eye for design, Ronny Kobo, the designer of the eponymous brand Torn by Ronny Kobo, has created a collection coveted by fashionistas, industry insiders and starlets alike. Born in Israel, raised in Hong Kong, and a resident of both London and New York, Kobo’s design aesthetic is shaped by her affinity for international travel. “My travels and experiences are the strongest inspiration for my line. Every bazaar and marketplace inspires me. They overflow with colors, cultures and interesting details that can only be found at that very place and moment in time.”
Kobo launched her collection in 2008 as a line of inventive designer t- shirts for the “Metropolitan girl” and has slowly been expanding into a full ready-to-wear line. Each delivery, Kobo evolves the collection to include the season’s most progressive trends in her infamous staple silhouettes which now include soft printed dresses, luxurious knits, blazers, leather and fur outerwear, and of course her original inspiration, the t-shirt. Her use of fine fabrics, original prints, intricate details and precise construction have all contributed to her success in the industry.
While Torn by Ronny Kobo might be a small company, the brand finds itself a top seller on the sales floors nationwide which Kobo attributes to her ability to create separates that exude effortless cool. Designing high fashion pieces in the contemporary market has elevated the brand and captivated an audience that is more sophisticated than the competition. Dressing the ultimate urban girl can be challenging but Kobo manages to strike the perfect balance between trend and classicism by updating elements of her design for an inventive take on timeless style.