Donna Karan Signature Black Italian Suit Jacket. Long Sleeves. Fully Lined. Interior PocketsKaran was born Donna Ivy Faske on October 2, 1948, in Forest Hills, New York. From an early age Karan, who grew up in Hewlett, Long Island, was immersed in the world of fashion. Her mother worked as a model while her stepfather made a living as a suit designer. Karan's family's influence was apparent in her early lifeIn the mid-aughts, it was impossible to not find your favorite fashion Men sporting a Donna Karan design. From her name brand to DKNY to DKNY Jeans, DK herself was everywhere. But before she was a household name in her own right, the young Parsons student began working under Anne Klein for her eponymous brand. After Klein's death, Karan and Louis Dell'Olio took over as the lead designers. In 1984, Karan left the company to venture out on her own, debuting her own collection the following year with her signature "Seven Easy Pieces." The revolutionary concept struck a chord with women and led Karan into a successful career over the next 30 years. Although she exited her label in 2015, with Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow taking over as co-creative directors, Karan fostered relationships with some of fashion's most memorable faces In 2001, Karan sold her publicly-traded company to LVMH, Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, a French luxury conglomerate. Reports of the sale were said to be nearly $650 million. As part of the sale, Karan agreed to stay on as Head Designer
