Journal — Behind the Seams
Heritage & Identity: Atèlette’s Name
Names hold meaning and it took me quite some time to decide on the name of our sustainable slow fashion label, Atèlette. Most often people guess I gave our clothing...
Discovering Atèlette's Voice
This August marks my third year as a self-taught designer and as someone that really struggles with recognizing my own achievements and milestones, I'm working on taking time to slow...
The 26 Steps of Making Atèlette
I think it's a Godsend I did not go to fashion school. I think if I had, I probably would have not started a clothing line, let alone a sustainable...
Using Deadstock Fabrics
My intention for Atèlette wasn't to create a sustainable clothing brand. First and foremost, I wanted to create beautiful & timeless garments that brought me joy to create that women...
Playing With Natural Dyes
I am currently at home nursing the tail end (I hope) of a migraine that started 24 hours ago. I don't get migraines too often, but when I do, they're...
Choose Your Summer Reverie
Taking a moment right now to give myself a pat on the back as I've just released my newest batch of designs for the upcoming summer season. I suppose I...
A Kiss of Pink
Madder root (Rubia tinctorum) is a natural plant dye material I have been wanting to work with for a while because of the various hues of deep red, pink, corals, rust...
A Personal Touch
I am someone that is moved by the small beautiful little details in life that reminds me of how poetic it is to exist, right here, right now. I have been brought...
The Quiet Workings
The website has now launched and I've been a bit quiet again on social media and even in marketing and promoting the new site. Seems a bit odd, but I'm listening...
Inspired by silhouettes from one of our favorite heritage brands, Laura Ashley, the Persephone Dress features a low u-shaped neckline, above the elbow length balloon sleeves, fitted bodice with curved princess seams and light v-waistline in the front. Fully functional...
Inspired by antique Edwardian tops, the Nesaea is made in a diaphanous lightweight cotton and features ruffled collar, delicate pintuck pleats, drop shoulder, and puffed sleeves with elasticated cuffs and lace accent on ruffle flounce. Fabric: 100% Cotton Voile Sheerness:...
Our loose translation of airy field dresses from Sofia Coppola's 2006 film "Marie Antoinette", the Blythe Dress is rendered in a soft textured cotton gauze in a soft warm vanilla cream and features a fully elasticated smocked bodice with a...
In Filipino, "Inday" is a term for endearment meaning "sweetheart" usually towards a young girl or woman or someone younger than you. The Inday Bag is a mini tote with scallop top and drawstring side ties and magnetic closure. Perfect...
