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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Last week, I was in the Garment District walking on Seventh Avenue. Something about my run-of-the-mill errand day felt different. I started to pray over the streets and buildings in my view. I looked up at vacant office spaces and...

I'm loving the Haven dress! Human trafficking was deeply on my heart when I leaped into my own clothing line. It's become the injustice that helped me stay the course when I could have called it quits. This week I'm overwhelmed...

Running Elegantees becoming a fun adventure again, and I love seeing things come together. By the way, if you don't know what I look like - mystery solved!   THE PLAN TO DO MORE Usually companies don't share their strategy...

Go big or go home. This expression has been the thought these days. It seems that if we stay small, our company won't make it. Our biggest costs are fixed costs, so going bigger is key to expanding our profitability. ...

Last Friday I shared about how the joy in doing Elegantees felt sucked out of me. Certain roles in the business, like photo shoots, that I've been trying to delegate out for months hasn't happened in an easy or lasting...

We had bouts of illness run through our home, and it got me the worst. I haven't fully recovered, but wanted to update to ask for prayer for Elegantees.  With a close to zero budget for things like photographers and...

Did you get to see the new items that went live yesterday? I clicked refresh to see them once our Media Editor finished uploading. I was amazed to see it looked better than I could have done.  Proud Mama over...

Our new collection was supposed to go live last week. We've been scrambling! Remember the college student I brought on for our photo shoots and editing? I was elated because she'd relieve me from working excess hours. It didn't go as planned. She couldn't...

Have you noticed the quality of women's clothes isn't what it used to be? This topic is trending on TikTok as influencers are pulling out clothes from 20 years ago, still in good condition. Quality is trending, but it's also here...

They say when you start a company, you do every role at first. Modeling was one of them, but it quickly became beneficial to have other women model. Today, I don't put myself on the roster intentionally (except for runway,...

When a group of Insiders met in real life. Because of Elegantees, the women who make our clothing are living in dignity and feel their worth. We all want to see more of that in 2024!  Our word for this...

​I usually feel thankful when I look back at a year. It helps remind us how far we've come. This year was no different. Twelve months ago it became necessary to make a major change in how we make clothes...

We released new arrivals last week, and finally sharing about it today. Anyone else feel like there's too much going on with the holidays? With revenue being less than recent years, I'd like to share how I'm growing personally. I hope that...