#WomenOfWeston Series
Weston Designer Reclaims American Fashion, One Skirt at a Time
From her home studio above Main Street, Kimberly Anderson is doing more than designing clothes—she’s stitching together a movement.
Anderson, the Chief Stylist Officer behind Kikilu House of Style, lives and works in Weston, where she’s reimagining what American fashion can look like when it's rooted in small-town creativity, timeless design and local craftsmanship.
Originally from Ohio, Anderson credits her Midwest upbringing with shaping her approach to style and business.
“In Ohio, I learned the value of craftsmanship—things built to last,” she said. “Weston gave me something else: space to dream boldly and design freely.”
Her latest creation, the Body Talk Pencil Skirt™, which launched earlier this summer, is a celebration of that philosophy. Made in small batches and sewn by American hands in her home state, the skirt is constructed from a double-lined ponte knit for smoothing and comfort. It features a pull-on design and two signature kick pleats at the back—combining structure with grace.
“Timelessness is the trend,” Anderson said. “I look at fashion through the lens of longevity. Will it still feel powerful in five years? Can a woman wear it season after season?”
For Anderson, fashion is not just about style—it’s about how it makes women feel.
“I want women to feel powerful, seen and unapologetically themselves,” she said. “This skirt is a permission slip. It’s about dressing for the woman you are today.”
She trademarked the phrase Never Let Age Define Your Style®, which has become the heartbeat of her brand. Anderson believes age should never limit a woman’s wardrobe—only expand it.
“Wear what you love,” she said. “That’s the point.”
Making garments in America, Anderson acknowledges, is no easy feat. Sourcing ethical labor, keeping materials local and balancing small-batch costs requires persistence. But for her, the rewards are personal and powerful.
“Every dollar spent locally stays local,” she said. “There’s pride in knowing who made your clothes—and where.”
That message resonates with her customers. In a recent Instagram review, customer @LindaMigliazzo shared her hesitation and delight.
I was really worried that with my apple-shaped body [the skirt] wouldn’t look great, she said in the video. But I couldn’t be more excited with how it looks—and I’m so excited to show it off.
Anderson hopes that’s exactly what women will do—wear it proudly.
“This is more than a garment,” she said. “It’s about honoring where you come from and feeling powerful in where you’re going.”
For more information on Kikilu House of Style or to shop the Body Talk Pencil Skirt™, visit www.kikiluhouseofstyle.com.