About Kelly
My love for beautiful undergarments began watching my dad gift my mom stunning lingerie every anniversary. In my house, looking good under your clothes wasn't optional — it was a quiet form of power. By the time I graduated from training bras, matching sets were already a lifestyle.
I was certain I'd study fashion and launch my own line. But life had other plans.
I studied Finance, climbed the corporate ladder, and spent almost 30 years doing exceptional work that never fed my soul. Then one day I looked up and asked myself:
"Am I really going to give the next 20 years to something that drains me, when the dream I buried is still alive?"
That same day I filed the LLC. No business plan. No contacts. No clue. Just a calling. Then came an opportunity to visit India on a fashion sourcing trip. That trip changed everything.
While planning, I couldn't find clothes that made me feel cool, stylish, and confident in a hot, conservative climate. Half-joking, I said, "I'll just make my own clothes." And that's exactly what happened.
K.O.S.H. was no longer just a lingerie brand. It was becoming a movement for women with voluptuous curves who want luxury, sensuality, and color — without apology.
— Kelly Mitchell, Founder
Behind the Name
My first home sat on Summit Avenue at the very top of a hill — a place that always felt protected and blessed. When storms came, the power stayed on. When surrounding streets flooded, mine were fine. That house held me, lifted me, and carried an energy of elevation.
One day, while dreaming about starting a business, the phrase "Kelly on Summit Hill" dropped into my spirit. Summit means the top — the peak — success. It felt right. It felt destined.
But when I imagined that full name sewn into the waistband of a panty, the vibe wasn't quite vibing. Still, I couldn't let it go. So I wrote down the initials:
K.O.S.H.
It was bold.
It was mysterious.
It felt like a secret only the wearer needed to know — a wink of confidence stitched right into the garment.
From that moment, K.O.S.H. wasn't just a name.
It was a signature.
A declaration.
A brand born to take women to their own summit.