We had the good fortune of connecting with Olesya Ianovitch and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Olesya, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
KISS LIFE started out of passion to help women of all shapes and sizes, every direction in their lives, every age to feel comfortable, happy and confident. Our mission is to create key pieces for the wardrobe, that solve the question of “What am I going to wear today?.” A wardrobe concept with smart, yet simple fitting system where each garment is cut and sewn to flatter a wide range of body types. Our oversized, relaxed fit feels as if you are always on vacation! Dedicated to making 100% premium quality from softest fabrics that are sealed with prints based on handpainted original art.

Being an international contemporary artist based in New Orleans. My art is collected worldwide. The prints of the original painting are embracing KISS LIFE garments. After an abundant corporate career in product design and marketing for Under Armour, HBO, Abercrombie & Fitch to name a few. I set out to bring my personal brand vision to life, backed by years of fashion industry experience and my passion for art.

KISS LIFE is the world of celebrating life. A playful and functional clothing collection, with a true heartbeat and a soul rooted in art, sealed with unexpected detail of signature red lip symbols. The focus for KISS LIFE is to convey a message of love and happiness, while wearing one of our pieces we hope to bring this moment of joy to people all over the world, one “kiss sealed” garment at a time.

I designed a collection that passes the knowledge to our consumer on how to easily put pieces together, to avoid over-buying unnecessary items, and look great! Made to fit a range of sizes with our oversized, relaxed pattern cut. All items can be worn with any other piece in the collection. Kimonos can be worn over dresses, shirts and shorts paired with your favorite jeans, or over a bathing suit to become an instant beach goddess. Dress it up with sparkling jewels to create a sophisticated evening look. Wear a Red Lips graphic tee over the dress, style it off-shoulder, tie to the side, be different. KISS LIFE is styling that’s playful and functional. The pearl button-down shirts with print detailed cuffs can be worn casually, or easily paired with a pencil skirt and heels for an instant day-to-night look. All sealed with our signature red lips kiss prints and graphics.

Our hoodies and pants are out of this world, when you wear them, you will never want to part.

Kiss Life tees and shirts are daily go-to items, throw on over a favorite pair of jeans or our shorts, and look put together immediately for your daily errands.

What should our readers know about your business?

I am proud to bring my dream to reality, and serve an example that all is possible if you put your mind and take action. It took a few years with trial and error, personal time and savings spent. But I had this inner drive, a passion and a vision to bring to life. Being consistent, knowing what I wanted and working hard, the dream became a reality. I am a single mom with lots of challenges that go along with that. Those who know, can resonate. Despite all that, pursuit of a dream, knowing I can apply my experience and knowledge to create a brand with a purpose to make all women’s lives around the world easier by comfortable, quality wardrobe with pieces that make you happy and remind you that life is beautiful and you can follow your dreams, no matter that obstacles happen along the way.

KISS LIFE message is to celebrate life with beautiful and accessible wardrobe, embraced with original art. Quality pieces that make every day dressing effortless, elegant and playful. The colorful, vibrant prints sealed with kisses that remind of life’s wonders and appreciation of all good in life and love.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?

NEW ORLEANS. LA

Shop:

– PEONY – 2240 Magazine St. Located the Garden District of Nola – most beautiful retail experience and they exclusively carry KISS LIFE collection.

Restaurants & Bars:
– Galatoire’s for a long brunch on a Friday with great historical atmosphere rooted tradition of Nola.
– Paladar for good pasta
– Pauli Gee’s for good NYC Pizza
– Empanola – for quick and delicious, healthy empanada bites
– LOA bar
– Boubou bar and Restaurant inside W French Quarter Hotel

Art:
– Ogden Museum of Modern Art
– City Part Sculpture Garden.
– Julia st Art Galleries

Stay:
– Hotel St. Vincent Nola
– The Chloe

Coffee Shops:
– Ace hotel Coffee Shop
– The Virgin Nola Hotel Coffee Shop

Parks:
– Auburn Park and Zoo
– City Park Pepsi tennis Center

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?

It takes a village.

Shout out to my amazing family Vera, Sophya, Slava . I wouldn’t do it without you.

Huge shout out to the factory and producer of KISS LIFE collection in Istanbul, Turkiye. They produce for top Italian brand like Roberto Cavalli, Iceberg, and EU sports clubs. It’s great to work with them, they are impeccable and dedicated to the top quality they proudly produce.

To my friends in New Orleans – Bootsie and the fam, Diogo de Lima and the fam.

Website: https://kisslife.us

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kisslifebrand/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kisslifeworld

Image Credits
Seaside photos by Gökhan Göktepe https://www.instagram.com/gokhangktepe/ Indoor and Studio photos by Ilsina Reziyapova https://www.instagram.com/ilsinare/

Nominate Someone: ShoutoutMiami is built on recommendations and shoutouts from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you or someone you know deserves recognition please let us know here.