Journal — Behind the Seams
Holding Onto Beauty in Changing Times
I’ve gone back and forth about sharing this, but it feels important to speak openly, not just for myself, but for the many small brands like ours who are quietly...
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...
Behind the Seams
With a professional background spanning well over a decade in the vintage clothing trade, followed by six years dedicated to curating contemporary apparel from various brands for Adored Vintage, I...
Fabric & Inspiration Sourcing in LA
At this point, I had not found a new manufacturer to partner up with yet that better aligned with my goals and values, though I recall being absolutely hungry for...
The Pemberley Dress embodies timeless femininity — a romantic wrap silhouette crafted in soft cotton and designed to flatter with ease. Its wrap bodice and gentle A-line skirt create a graceful shape that moves beautifully with the wearer, while above-the-elbow...
The Nesaea Top draws inspiration from antique Edwardian blouses and delicate cotton chemises. This loose, flowing silhouette is crafted from soft black and white checkered gingham cotton and adorned with romantic details that speak to a bygone era. A softly...
The Gardenne Skirt is a vintage-inspired cotton gingham midi skirt that recalls the simplicity and grace of antique petticoats from the mid-19th century. Crafted from soft black and white woven gingham cotton, this timeless piece captures the quiet romance of...
The Dalaga Bag blends charm, functionality, and timeless craftsmanship. Quilted from our “Wyeth Gingham” — a deadstock taupe and ivory micro check cotton — this small tote is both practical and delightfully nostalgic. The soft quilted body is finished with...
