Cath Kidston Ltd. was founded in 1992 when Cath Kidston
opened her first
shop in Notting Hill. She started off selling old junk furniture and
vintage fabrics, which sowed the seeds in creating her distinctive
fabrics and product designs. The business has grown steadily since
with an established fashion range.
There are now nine shops in the UK, seven of which are
based in London.
Successful openings in New York and Los Angeles have led to wider global interest – with a new store just opened in Tokyo.
The company has built up a cult following of very loyal
customers. The
products appeal to all ages – teenage girls love the bookbags and
oilcloth accessories, their mums are fans of the clothing range and
grandparents buy into the nostalgic qualities of fabrics and home
furnishings.Cath continues to be an integral part of the company; she is both designer and creative director.