Sophie Kate

Sophie Kate

Collection

Body of Belongings

Body of Belongings is an exploration and celebration of my Syrian Sephardic Jewish heritage, honoring the brave women in my life who left everything behind in search of freedom for their families.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, I was brought up surrounded by Syrian Jewish rituals, from the smell of freshly baked challah to the rattle of backgammon pieces on Sabbath afternoons. Though I've never stepped on Syrian soil, it feels as though parts of us never left. This collection reflects that inheritance, blending classic silhouettes with deeply personal motifs to tell a story of identity, memory, and the beauty of what we carry forward. Symbolizing my American identity, I used denim as a canvas to tell the story of my grandmother’s courageous escape, layering and weaving my Syrian heritage into the fabric of the country where my family rebuilt their lives. Inspired by the act of layering one’s most valuable possessions, each piece reimagines tradition through a modern diasporic lens.
Image: Grandma and Jidos wedding, 1967.
Image: Double layered white button down shirt finished with mismatched vintage sourced buttons, a visual homage to the idea of transporting your valuables. Paired with a leather maxi skirt composed of sixteen hand cut triangular panels finished with double ended full lenth zipper and custom dice zipper pulls.
Image: Styled with braided challah bread, Shabbat candlesticks, and my grandparents' wedding album—traditional elements symbolic of my heritage.
Image: Bustier top with inverted classic denim stitching and hardware, paired with matching double layered indigo denim shorts finished with screw rivets. Styled with a mini square mosaic bag and a mother of pearl backgammon set, both made in Syria.
Image: White button down shirt with brown topstitching. Paired with a backgammon inspired mini skirt composed of sixteen triangular panels made from alternating sides of brown denim. Finished with a double ended zipper and custom dice shaped zipper pulls. Styled with handmade dark brown leather dice bag, a backgammon printed scarf, and layered mismatched socks.
Image: Mesh jersey turtleneck printed with Syrian mosaic pattern. Paired with brown denim jeans featuring a large backgammon board inspired pocket. Finished with playful dice charms hanging from the belt loops and detailed with screw rivets.
Image: Woven denim checkerboard jacket constructed from alternating sides of indigo denim, creating a textured play on contrast and pattern. Styled with handmade dark brown leather dice bag.
Image: Model lies in the sand wearing woven checkerboard denim jacket, transforming the garment into a life sized game and becoming the gameboard herself. Styled with mini backgammon clutch made in Syria with mother of pearl.
Image: Oversized double layered checkerboard shirt paired with brown denim backgammon jeans. Styled with mini backgammon clutch made in Syria with mother of pearl.
Image: Golden bangle inspired by Kaak, a middle eastern cracker. Styled with double layered white button down finished with mismatched vintage sourced buttons. Worn with backgammon clutch and printed scarf.

Bio

Sophie Kate is a Brooklyn raised fashion designer blending her Middle Eastern Jewish heritage with classic silhouettes. Her design language is shaped by a deep love for denim and inspiration drawn from everyday objects. Her work tells personal stories through garments that are both literal and practical. This collection serves as the foundation for a future jeans brand rooted in storytelling, utility, and cultural expression through denim.

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