Authenticity, creativity and energy are at the heart of the designs we've long invited into our homes and also directly into our closets. Those qualities are equally expressive in newcomer Kimberly Barratt, who in 2011 launched her couture, made-to-order riding shirt collection Middy Nâ Me, which she ultimately expanded into luxe resort wear and moreâ all with cuts and prints that capture that Town & Country feel (even if you donât own a horse or a Park Avenue flat!)
Shifting the ho-hum market of formal equestrian whites toward bright colors and patternsâwith unheard of corals, fuchsias and teals; plus ginghams, stripes and dotsâBarrattâs debut at (The? Chagrin Valley Grand Prix link?) caused a fashion stir. What started as âJust a little company making beautiful riding shirts,â with her beloved horsey prints has now grown and continues to enjoy ever more acclaim with Barratt's bespoke resort wear collections.
Barratt's flare for sophisticated whimsey is curated from the life she shares with her husband, Tom; their pups (Slipper, Flurry, Olive and Henry); and Barratt's horse, Ms. Middleburg âMiddyâ. Barratt's passion for color play and her respect for everyone's personal shape, and the stitching, structure and the nuance of the female form, guide her one-and-only desire: creating couture designs that push the envelope of conformity while respecting the classic details that make hear pieces so darn special.
Youâll recognize Barratt's signature designs by their quality fabrics and playful prints, always highlighting her flare for color that steps beyond the traditional. Just look for the logo with the pretty little horse. (No, not that one, Silly. This one.)