{{Short description|American fashion designer}} '''Trina Turk''' is an American fashion designer. Turk is known for her namesake fashion line inspired by Californian style.
== Background == Turk's mother taught her to sew at age 11.<ref>{{Cite web |last=William |first=Felicity |date=2023-06-30 |title=Fashion Inspired by California: Get to Know Trina Turk |url=https://www.upscalelivingmag.com/style/fashion-inspired-by-california-get-to-know-trina-turk/ |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=Upscale Living Mag |language=en-US |archive-date=2025-05-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250513195044/https://www.upscalelivingmag.com/style/fashion-inspired-by-california-get-to-know-trina-turk/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She later studied apparel design at the University of Washington. In 1995, Turk founded her namesake fashion line with husband Jonathan Skow.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-05-31 |title=Trina Turk: Inspired by the Past and Inspiring the Future |url=https://unframed.lacma.org/2012/05/31/trina-turk-inspired-by-the-past-and-inspiring-the-future |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=Unframed |language=en}}</ref> Turk's designs are inspired by Californian motifs and bold colors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Back Story: Trina Turk {{!}} National Trust for Historic Preservation |url=https://savingplaces.org/stories/back-story-trina-turk |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=savingplaces.org |language=en-US |archive-date=2025-08-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250808053330/https://savingplaces.org/stories/back-story-trina-turk |url-status=live }}</ref> Originally a contemporary womenswear line, the brand has expanded into a men's line "Mr. Turk", homeware and lifestyle pieces.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bender |first=Melanie |date=2014-04-11 |title=How Trina Turk Has Weathered Recessions and Knockoffs |url=https://fashionista.com/2013/08/how-trina-turk-has-weathered-recessions-and-knock-offs |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=Fashionista |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shultz |first=Tyler |last2= |last3= |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Trina Turk’s Summer Collection Fully Embraces the Golden State |url=http://www.apparelnews.net/news/2022/may/12/trina-turks-summer-collection-fully-embraces-golde/ |access-date=2025-10-28 |website=www.apparelnews.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-11-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241104051101/https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2022/may/12/trina-turks-summer-collection-fully-embraces-golde/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2002, Trina Turk opened her first namesake store, Trina Turk in Palm Springs.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Pous |first=Terri |date=2013-02-11 |title=Trina Turk: A Fashion Week Debut |url=https://style.time.com/2013/02/11/trina-turk-a-fashion-week-debut/ |access-date=2025-10-28 |work=Time |language=en-US |issn=0040-781X}}</ref> In 2008, the company accepted private investment to grow the line.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tran |first=Khanh T. L. |date=2008-10-01 |title=Trina Turk Grows Her World |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/feature/trina-turk-grows-her-world-1813110-1592116/ |access-date=2025-10-28 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}</ref> By 2012, the company reportedly had $60million in annual sales and employed 125 employees.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Welch |first=Liz |date=December 18, 2012 |title=The Way I Work: Trina Turk |url=https://www.inc.com/magazine/201212/liz-welch/the-way-i-work-trina-turk.html |journal=INC}}</ref> That year, the company collaborated with Banana Republic to produce a capsule collection.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |last3= |first3= |last4= |first4= |last5= |first5= |date=2012-06-10 |title=Trina Turk pairs up with Banana Republic for summer collection |url=https://www.latimes.com/fashion/alltherage/la-ig-trina-turk-20120610-story.html |access-date=2025-10-28 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US |archive-date=2021-07-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725104158/https://www.latimes.com/fashion/alltherage/la-ig-trina-turk-20120610-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2013, the Trina Turk line made its debut at New York Fashion Week.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title='Made in America' High Fashion Easy to Find at Fashion Week |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Business/fashion-week-designers-produce-clothing-us/story?id=20236552 |access-date=2025-10-28 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref> That year, Turk designed a collection for Mattel's Barbie fashion doll.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2013-06-07 |title=Sand, Surf and Prints: Trina Turk Makeovers Malibu Barbie |url=https://la.racked.com/2013/6/7/7666541/trina-turk-gives-malibu-barbie |access-date=2025-10-28 |website=Racked LA |language=en |archive-date=2023-12-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207135810/https://la.racked.com/2013/6/7/7666541/trina-turk-gives-malibu-barbie |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2018, Turk's husband, Jonathan Skow, known as Mr. Turk, died after becoming paralyzed while swimming in Hawaii.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Estevez |first=Geraldine |title=Official statement from Trina Turk on the death of her husband, Jonathan Skow, also known as Mr Turk |url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2018/10/15/jonathan-skow-also-known-mr-turk-led-big-beautiful-life/1652819002/ |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=The Desert Sun |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-03-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321082203/https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2018/10/15/jonathan-skow-also-known-mr-turk-led-big-beautiful-life/1652819002/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hopwood |first=Corinne S. Kennedy and Robert |title=Jonathan Skow, the inspiration behind Mr Turk clothing, dies in Los Angeles at age 55 |url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2018/10/14/jonathan-skow-inspiration-behind-mr-turk-dies-los-angeles/1634626002/ |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=The Desert Sun |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-03-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320170413/https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2018/10/14/jonathan-skow-inspiration-behind-mr-turk-dies-los-angeles/1634626002/ |url-status=live }}</ref> That year, Turk stepped down from the chief executive officer role at Trina Turk, to serve as the brand's creative director.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Medina |first=Marcy |date=2018-10-12 |title=Trina Turk Appoints Jacqueline Hickey as Chief Executive Officer |url=https://wwd.com/business-news/human-resources/trina-turk-appoints-jacqueline-hickey-chief-executive-officer-1202877309/ |access-date=2025-10-28 |website=WWD |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-10-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005065110/https://wwd.com/business-news/human-resources/trina-turk-appoints-jacqueline-hickey-chief-executive-officer-1202877309/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2020, Turk celebrated 25 years of her fashion line with an anniversary capsule collection titled, ''25 Years of Color''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crouch |first=Dorothy |last2= |last3= |date=November 12, 2020 |title=Trina Turk Reflects on 25 Vibrant Years of Design, Remains Optimistic |url=http://www.apparelnews.net/news/2020/nov/12/trina-turk-reflects-25-vibrant-years-design-remain/ |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=www.apparelnews.net |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207122658/https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2020/nov/12/trina-turk-reflects-25-vibrant-years-design-remain/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stein |first=Susan |date=2020-11-19 |title=Trina Turk Leads Trio Who Have Helped Shape Desert Fashion |url=https://www.palmspringslife.com/shopping-style/trina-turk-palm-springs-california/ |access-date=2025-10-28 |website=Palm Springs Life |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2021, Turk led a campaign to relocate a Marilyn Monroe statue from outside of the Palm Springs Art Museum.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gardner |first=Chris |date=2021-04-07 |title=Court Date Set for Placement of Marilyn Monroe Statue |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/court-date-set-for-placement-of-marilyn-monroe-statue-4161993/ |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-12-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207051801/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/court-date-set-for-placement-of-marilyn-monroe-statue-4161993/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Turk |first=Trina |title=Committee to Relocate Marilyn: We're not trying 'to get rid of statue' |url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/opinion/contributors/valley-voice/2023/10/15/forever-marilyn-trina-turk-argues-for-relocating-controversial-palm-springs-statue/71156390007/ |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=The Desert Sun |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-02 |title=Icon or Eyesore? Palm Springs to Move Divisive Marilyn Monroe Statue (Published 2024) |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/02/arts/design/marilyn-monroe-statue-palm-springs.html |access-date=2025-10-28 |language=en}}</ref> In 2025, Turk's campaign was successful to relocate ''Forever Marylin'' to a downtown park.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-27 |title=Forever Marilyn Moved to New Downtown Park, But Critics Say It's Obscured by Trees - |url=https://pstribune.com/2025/02/27/forever-marilyn-moved-to-new-downtown-park-but-critics-say-its-obscured-by-trees/ |access-date=2025-10-28 |language=en-US |archive-date=2025-07-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250724200548/https://pstribune.com/2025/02/27/forever-marilyn-moved-to-new-downtown-park-but-critics-say-its-obscured-by-trees/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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