About
The idea came years ago. Brett, a lifelong birder, could not find the right clothing to properly rep his birding obsession, so he started making his own. People would ask about it and he considered making more, but with little kids at home and a full-time job, it kept getting pushed into the “someday” category.
Well, that day arrived when three friends were laid-off from a bankrupt media giant called Vice. A company that Brett, Brendan, and Ana had spent 6+ years helping achieve significant success, awards, and prominence in television. You may have seen their work on HBO, Showtime, or Hulu.
With time suddenly on his hands, Brett seized the moment. He had a notebook full of clothing ideas and was deeply entrenched in the birding community, Brendan was a knitting machine dripping with pop culture and fashion knowledge, and Ana was blowing up with incredible design and typography work. By joining forces, they brought a long-held dream to life. And now the only fully sustainable, eco-friendly, and ethically sourced birdlife brand is here.
Founder, Creative Director
Brett Karley
Brett lives and breathes birding, dreaming of sharing its wonders with the wider world. As a commercial director, he's obsessed with aesthetics and innovative ideas. Bird Club is where his passions converge, blending nature's beauty with creative brilliance. Adventure, diversity, art, books, knitting, accessibility, fashion, tech. Ex VICE, HBO, Showtime, Hulu, TBS, Madison Sq Garden. Former biomedical engineer.
Design Director
Ana Simões
Hailing from Portugal, Ana's art direction breathes life into narratives across various media. With an Emmy® for Best Art Direction and Design for News under her belt, her talent has graced VICE, Apple, the Documentary Group, and The New York Times.
Creative Director
Brendan Kennedy
Brendan knits until his hands fall apart. He used to work at big media companies and date Martha Stewart on TV.