Trina Turk
Trina Turk is an American contemporary fashion brand founded in 1995 by designer Trina Turk and her husband Jonathan Skow. It is known for colourful, California-inspired prints across womenswear, menswear and home.
| Founded | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Trina Turk, Jonathan Skow |
| First store | Palm Springs, 2002 |
| Lines | Trina Turk, Mr Turk, home |
| Website | trinaturk.com |
What is Trina Turk?
Trina Turk is a contemporary fashion and lifestyle brand from California, founded in 1995 by designer Trina Turk and her husband Jonathan Skow. The label is closely associated with bright, optimistic prints inspired by Californian modernism.
History
The company started with contemporary womenswear. It opened its first namesake store in Palm Springs in 2002 and later added a men's line, Mr Turk, as well as homeware and lifestyle products. The company took private investment in 2008, and the brand debuted at New York Fashion Week in 2013. In 2018 Trina Turk stepped down as chief executive to focus on her role as creative director.
Products and positioning
- Contemporary womenswear with signature prints
- Menswear under the Mr Turk line
- Homeware and lifestyle pieces
Collaborations have included a 2012 capsule collection with Banana Republic and a 2013 Barbie doll collection designed by Turk.
Why it matters
Trina Turk is a long-running example of a designer brand that has turned a distinctive print language into a full lifestyle offer spanning clothing and home. Its expansion from womenswear into menswear and interiors shows how a strong visual identity can carry across categories.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Trina Turk?
Trina Turk was founded in 1995 by designer Trina Turk and her husband Jonathan Skow.
What does Trina Turk sell?
The brand sells print-led contemporary womenswear, the Mr Turk menswear line, and homeware and lifestyle products.