Christmas is a few short days away, giving you just enough time to look through holiday dresses for the New Years occasion. Outside of the classic sequin look, feathers and frills have made a wintery appearance, adding a slight spunk to these pieces pushing them past the ordinary. Which one will you try?

KZ_K Studio is a brand The House has been following for a while for many reasons. In an effort to discover slow fashion brands with multifunctional use, we discovered this NYC brand and immediately fell in love. The pieces are inventive, easy to style with your current closet situation, and will amp up your staple selection. Discover the inspiration behind the designs from KZ_K Studio’s latest launch, The Cool Cycle, and get to know what makes this brand special through our interview with Creative Director and Co-Founder, Karolina Zmarlak.

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