Kelli Delaney Kot

Kelli Delaney Kot is an independent fashion and media expert based in Southampton and NYC. She has 17 years experience working primarily in publishing as well as in fashion design, and lifestyle branding. In June 2011, Kot launched KDHamptons.com, The Luxury Lifestyle Diary of the Hamptons. The webzine delivers an insider’s view of one of the most exclusive enclaves in the country, taking readers behind the hedgerow and inside the lives of haute Hamptonites with fabulous features and exquisite photography.

Prior to launching KDH, Kot added fashion designer to her style repertoire in 2008, serving as President and Creative Director for the re-launch of the MEMBERS ONLY women’s clothing line. In just three seasons, Kot secured the brands position in over 150 exclusive stores internationally, as well as cultivating A-list celebrity attachments to the brand. Before becoming a designer, Kot spent 15 years working at top fashion, beauty, and celebrity news publications including: serving as editor-in-chief of Celebrity Living Weekly, creative director of Star Magazine, fashion director of Us Weekly, and fashion editor for Allure and Glamour magazine. The common thread throughout her editorial career has been working on launches, and re-launches of titles and brands that have shifted perceptions within the publishing world.

In addition, Kot has been a featured Style Expert on national television programs including: Good Morning America, the Today show, E! News, Extra, MTV style shows, and Fox News.

Kot resides in Water Mill with her husband, KDH medical correspondent Dr. Mark R. Kot.