THE TEAM
Ms. Zimba
CEO, Founder, and Creative Director
Kelsy Zimba has carved out a niche for herself as a leading dress and suiting designer, creating customized clothing for a discerning clientele. Her designs have been worn at the Oscars, and seen in WWD, Forbes, Elle, People, Good Morning America, among others. She partnered with Saks Fifth Avenue to create a customizable high-end women’s suiting collection, which is a favorite among top salespeople. Kelsy has dressed everyone from The Kardashians to Taylor Swift, Daymond John to Gigi and Bella Hadid. In 2008 she began the label Z FORM, a custom uniform brand for acclaimed hotels, casinos, nightclubs, and restaurants, which specializes in suiting and dresses for all sizes. Clients include Hilton, The Ritz Carlton, Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan, Del Frisco’s and MGM. Kelsy perfected the fit of the cocktail dress and the women’s suit through this collection.
Before starting her business, she learned from some of the best in the fashion industry at Michael Kors, Zac Posen, and Jhane Barnes. Graduating “Fashion Design Student of the Year” from the Fashion Institute of Technology, Ms. Zimba also studied in Italy under the Ferragamo family. At 16 she started designing uniforms for the NFL and NBA.
From design to patternmaking, fittings to factories, Kelsy oversees all aspects of the creation and production processes of her clients. Her established word-of-mouth clientele is a result of stand-out quality, focusing on the details, and bringing the clients’ vision to life- on time and in budget.
Mr. Federici
Production Manager and Factory Sourcer
With more than 40 years of experience as a Production Manager and Sourcer, setting up production for companies like Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, and Nike, Mr. Federici is a master at production. He not only directs and sets up Z FORM production at the best factories in the world, he advises on sizing rules, interior uniform construction needs, patterns, and markers to ensure production runs smoothly. With the Z FORM team, he constantly monitors the supply chain, making sure that the sample house and factory are on the same page, establishing precise production with on time deliveries.
Ms. Voom
Master Seamstress, Tailor, Draper, and Patternmaker
Ms. Voom is the true authority is sewing, draping, fabric, fit, patternmaking, and construction. A master at all tasks with more than 45 years of custom sewing experience, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Kate Winslet, Vanna White, Lady Gaga, and international Opera stars are just a handful of the people who have worn her creations. Ms. Voom supervises all Z FORM samples and preps them for production.
Mr. Sokolik
Master Tailor and Patternmaker
As an expert tailor that takes precision and quality very seriously, Mr. Sokolik brings more than 50 years of tailoring knowledge to Z FORM. He has constructed suits for heads of countries, top athletes with unusual body shapes, and leading businessmen. Specializing in menswear and womenswear, he will not stop until the garment is perfect.
MS. WILLIAMS
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Ms. Williams enjoys being behind the scenes at Z FORM with her hands in daily operations. While at Brooks Brothers she learned the importance of the administrative journey from purchase to delivery, ensuring communication and customer satisfaction along the way. She supports Z FORM in the key details necessary for fulfilling client orders on time.
MS. LEE
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
A top graduate of the School of Visual Arts, Ms. Lee works on Z FORM’s graphic development including custom prints and logos, embroideries, color matching, laser cutting, rhinestone layouts, embellishments, beading, appliqué, and more. She also confirms that anything in the computer-to-computer interface speaks the same language.
