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FIRST COLLABORATIONS
The Elegantees Word of the Year for 2025 is collaborate.At first, I wasn't inspired by this, but things are quickly changing.  THE HOLISTIC DESIRE Our strength lately has been in stability at our sewing center, but job creation isn't the sole...
WORDS OF THE YEAR
WORDS OF THE YEAR
  I've been reflecting this week on the Word of the Year for 2025. I now have two of them! One is for my personal life, and one for Elegantees. First, I'll share the word for Elegantees: COLLABORATE This word came to...
THE DESIRE FOR 2025
THE DESIRE FOR 2025
  I don't have a word of the year for 2025 yet, but I'm ending this year with less focus on business multiplication. There is a lot more desire to expand on our holistic work in Nepal.  The preorder model...
WHAT MULTIPLY MEANT THIS YEAR
WHAT MULTIPLY MEANT THIS YEAR
Love seeing the joy on our customer models' faces from our Minnesota shoot. The word 'multiply' has been spoken frequently this year. Despite our sales and demand not increasing, I kept wondering about what it meant. Then it clicked when...
DECISION FATIGUE
DECISION FATIGUE
How I'm growing as a CEO type person We have multiplied in a unique way this year. Roughly a dozen volunteers have taken on lots of things. While this is great, lots of questions get thrown at me from every...
OUR PREORDER CARDIGANS
OUR PREORDER CARDIGANS
Earlier this week in our sewing center. The preorder for the cardigans has been going really well. Over 300 cardigans have been pre-ordered at this point. (Update: Final number is 400) Our Elegantees elves in Nepal are working as fast...
MEETING IN MINNESOTA
MEETING IN MINNESOTA
For those in Minnesota, I showed up for Founder Friday IN REAL LIFE!  I ended up in a small town known as Stillwater, Minnesota. It was charming enough to be a set for a Hallmark romance movie, so I made...
PLANTING A GARDEN
PLANTING A GARDEN
Beautiful clothing is in the works! Getting work to our sisters is my top priority. I spent my Friday handing over new designs to the grading office before the weekend started. We're now on track again for having sufficient work...
SHOP BY COLOR SEASON
SHOP BY COLOR SEASON
A few years ago, women across America became intrigued to learn which colors thrive most on them. Since then, I've seen questions come up asking if a certain color is warm or cool leaning, and what the undertones are. I...
JOY MULTIPLIED
JOY MULTIPLIED
A preview of our Arizona capsule launching next week. I was staring out the window for a while, wondering what to write. Could I have anything worthwhile to say? Some people are going through so much more with hurricanes Helene...
THE REASON WE DO THIS
THE REASON WE DO THIS
So many talented women in one photo! There has been a lot of heartache in the world lately, and it hurts to know so many people are not okay. The weight of all of it feels heavy. I've been processing it,...
A WEEKEND IN ARIZONA
A WEEKEND IN ARIZONA
We did a photo shoot in the desert, and I had the honor to meet local supporters! One of our creative friends, Rachel, relocated to Phoenix this year. She invited me to visit her and do a fashion shoot. When...
TO MULTIPLY
TO MULTIPLY
I love hearing a word for the year. Last year was a time to rebuild. It was very clear at the beginning of 2023 how rebuilding would happen, and we took steps early on in the year. But this year, we're not on track. At the start, the word multiply was on my heart. 
FINISHING FASHION WEEK
FINISHING FASHION WEEK
The final walk in New York City during NY Fashion Week ! We showed our collection during New York Fashion Week last weekend! This runway show was my favorite to date, and it grew me in new ways. One thing...
OUR RUNWAY SHOW
OUR RUNWAY SHOW
When I was about to hang my sketches up to display at the fashion show venue DURING NEW YORK FASHION WEEK! I've basically been putting together a wedding. That's what showing during New York Fashion Week feels like. Invitations, guest...
OUR FIRST ART EXHIBIT
OUR FIRST ART EXHIBIT
Kindra is wearing a skirt from the new collection (shop here) Two years ago, I shared about Elegantees in a New York City apartment to a small group of people. That evening, a woman named Adriana approached me to tell my...
THE RED SPORTS CAR
THE RED SPORTS CAR
Kayleigh is wearing the Jolie top from the new collection (shop here) We released new styles for Fall yesterday, and I'm amazed we've been able to get everything done! We're also putting together an art exhibition and runway show for New...
UPDATE ON THE NON PROFIT
UPDATE ON THE NON PROFIT
Over a year ago, I was to start a nonprofit. We'd separate our mission-driven costs from our product costs. Imagine if outreach and job skill training was funded by donors. Grants could cover this expense instead of our sales. Then later...
HOW WE'RE MAKING IT
HOW WE'RE MAKING IT
As other product-based businesses are closing their doors, I've been seeing some good things come to Elegantees that are keeping ours open. A handful of women have recently come on board to take over some tasks. I'm in awe of their...
CREATING IN CALI AND BEYOND
CREATING IN CALI AND BEYOND
The Leisure tee, one of our new arrivals from The West Coast Edit. I shared my story to a group of fashion industry professionals this week. I was honored, knowing that it will help make connections, as well as give...
HE WILL CATCH YOU UP
HE WILL CATCH YOU UP
The Tulipe and Adelia dresses modeled by Nepalese friends Ever look back to realize you spent time and resources on something you think was a waste? At first you're convinced it was a genius idea or a good way to...