Hidden Gems: Meet Kelly Dowdy of English Rabbit

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kelly Dowdy.

Hi Kelly, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I studied fashion merchandising and marketing at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. After college, I moved to New York City for an assistant buyer position for French Connection. It was there that I found a strong interest in the collaboration of a mathematical and creative approach to the fashion industry. I continued my career doing account management for Calvin Klein for several years and later stumbled into a position doing buying for children’s wear finally finding the product and customer I was most passionate about! When I opened English Rabbit over 8 years ago, it allowed me to utilize my skills and passions together, this time for myself! I was able to select the best brands and bring them to the shopping mecca of Los Angeles, the Beverly Hills triangle! It took a lot of hard work and ambition to get here and I’m so grateful to be here.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
One of the biggest obstacles is finding the right team to execute your vision. When you care about all of the details, it takes a lot of time and energy to find and train the right candidates. Putting in that time doesn’t always pay off and can be discouraging. However, when it’s right, it’s so great and so worth it since owning your own business is rarely possible without other people. It is a group effort at English Rabbit.

We’ve been impressed with English Rabbit, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
At English Rabbit, we specialize in luxury children’s clothing imported from around the world. Primarily European offering the best quality and assortment for newborns through size 14 years old. We are a one stop shop for everything you need for kids and gifting. I am most proud of the girls that I have work for me! They really are one of the biggest keys to the success of the business. They’re hired on a Stylist and they care about every detail from start to finish. We offer the best customer service in town and I’m so proud of that.

How do you think about happiness?
I am happy that I get to do what I love every single day! I get to pick out the best fashion from around the world and bring it to Beverly Hills. I’m happy when the customers respond so well to the assortment. The feedback from the customers is my biggest compliment. When customers come back again and again, it makes me feel that between the assortment and my team, we are doing something right!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.englishrabbit.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishrabbit