Franke, a luxury apparel label created by designer Kendra Francis was launched in 2001.

Kendra's tailoring skills and keen eye for fit is her forte. As a result of

having parents who knew how to tailor, Kendra began her career at the

age of 13 and was self-taught by the time she began her studies in

Fashion Design at Ryerson University in Toronto.

Kendra Francis launched her Atelier under the label FRANKE and her

SS04 collection, during Toronto's LFW, consolidated her reputation as

one of Toronto's hottest and respected designers. Very much a woman’s

woman, Francis’ philosophy is based in the belief that "Fashion should

enhance one's personality, not detract from it”.

Her collection is focused on the female form and the balance of fluidity, clean lines and refined

silhouettes. Francis has since partnered with mass-market retailers to design exclusive collection

and in 2010 Franke grew to include accessories.  Kendra currently works and lives in Toronto,

Canada.