In 1981 with A Loan of £100, Karen Millen Bought 1,000 Metres of Cotton and Began Creating White Shirts to Sell to Friends. the Rest, as They Say, Is History. Four Decades Later, We’ve Evolved Into a Destination for Thoughtful Styles with Exceptional Design, Creative Talent and Craftsmanship We’re Truly Proud Of. the Karen Millen Logo Is an Assurance of Enduring Style and The Utmost Quality – Now and Forever.