Journal
Autumn Mood Board
There is so much of my past and the things I love infused and reflected in this Autumn mood board. My love for Tasha Tudor, for David Hamilton and Sarah...
Peace Begets Happiness
Seek peace, instead of chasing happiness. I came across a post on Threads that posted about this, and it really resonated with me. What does it mean to seek peace...
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...
Mindfulness: Expectation vs. Reality
I have so much I want to talk about that I cannot even pin down what direction I want this journal entry to go towards. All the topics feel related...
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...
What is Burnout Actually About?
I recently had tea with a friend of mine, and I asked her "What does a week, or maybe a day, look like for you and you are exactly where...
Minding the Shifts, However Small
What does it look like for you to go in the direction that would bring you joy? That which would give you purpose again? What does it look like for...
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...
Inspiration: Pastoral Paintings
Often times, art is where I turn to for my first source of inspiration because it helps evoke a mood. I am particularly drawn to pastoral and bucolic paintings, depicting...
The Thalia Nightgown is rendered in a diaphanous cotton voile in a warm white with a neckline bedecked with a soft lace trimmed ruffle. Rows of delicate pintuck pleats adorn the front from the shoulders and release about waist length....
The Luzon Dress is a loose-fitting relaxed fit a-line midi dress made in a soft striped off-white cotton gauze featuring a squared neckline with functional buttons down lace bodice, above the elbow length puff sleeves, and removable sashed that attach...
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:...
