I have made this decision after much soul-searching," the 66-year-old sartorial tastemaker told WWD. (LVMH bought DKI back in 2001, 17 years after Karan co-founded the company with her late husband Stephan Weiss.)
The designer "will remain a close adviser to DKI" but hopes to devote a great deal of her time her Urban Zen Foundation, which aims to "change the current healthcare paradigm" and "empower children," among other things.
I have arrived at a point in my life where I need to spend more time to pursue my Urban Zen commitment to its fullest potential and follow my vision of philanthropy and commerce with a focus on health care, education, and preservation of cultures," she told said."After considering the right time to take this step for several years, I feel confident that DKI has a bright future and a strong team in place.
See some of her creations below:
