CLIENT
Kitchen Aid
ROLE
Creative Direction, Designer & Stylist
CATEGORY
Brand
OVERVIEW

KitchenAid redefined its presence at New York Fashion Week through a landmark Color of the Year activation—transforming the brand into a cultural participant rather than a traditional sponsor. The launch took the form of a fully immersive pop-up experience, presenting a fashion collection inspired by the product line and unveiled within a dedicated exhibition space. The activation generated a 200% increase in website traffic, 425 media placements—with 72% across fashion and design outlets—and reached 1.6 billion impressions within 24 hours, positioning KitchenAid as the most talked-about appliance brand of the entire fashion week.

Under the creative direction of Marta del Rio, the project was developed holistically—from concept to execution—bridging product design, fashion, and experiential storytelling. The collection was conceived in direct response to the appliances and the Color of the Year, with all garments produced and fabricated specifically for the project. Marta also styled and directed the advertising campaign, designed the pop-up environment and live event, and curated the experience to include five emerging designers, each invited to present their own interpretation of the product. This collaborative, creator-led approach positioned the brand within an authentic cultural context—demonstrating how immersive design, craftsmanship, and community can function as an organic, high-impact marketing strategy that resonates beyond traditional advertising.