About us
WHY WE LOVE MAKING CLOTHING
KMKDesigns is a queer and woman-owned and operated business in St. Paul, MN.
We originally began in 2008 as a mother-daughter team from a mutual love of creating and the desire to create fabulous costumes. Sheridyn (Mother) is now retired as of 2018 and Kaitlyn runs it with an amazing team of fantastical creators.
Today KMKDesigns has grown into a specialty business that works on making a vision into reality. Now KMKDesigns is not only a costume business but we have our line of alternative clothing and bridal garments and often create custom designs from scratch for clients who have a vision they can’t find anywhere else.
We specialize in working with all genders who struggle to find clothing to fit their bodies and aesthetics.
Here at KMKDesigns, we are body positive, LGBTQ+, Fet Friendly, and forward-thinking towards ethical and sustainable business practices.
When you purchase from KMKDesigns you are supporting a USA-made local artists who craft each item in our shop custom to order. Our design style includes but is not limited to, Steampunk, Gothic, Kawaii,Victorian, Cyberpunk, and Edwardian fashion inspirations.
Kaitlyn McClain
---Owner, Designer, Creator, Manager
Kaitlyn McClain has loved art all of her life. She discovered that clothing design could give her an creative outlet that could help women and men gain confidence and beauty in everyday life. She studied Fashion Design at St. Catherine University. In 2012 she graduated with an award of best senior collection of her year.
Sheridyn McClain
---Owner, Retired
Sheridyn McClain has been sewing for as long as she can remember. She started by sewing dolls clothing when she was young out of sheets and twine. She has worked as a costumer, alternation specialist & hobbyist for over 35 years before starting KMK with her daughter.