Journal

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 to tears while watching the sun set at the ocean, have yelped in delight witnessing someone experiencing unexpected joy, and have shrieked with awe when driving by tall fields of grass dancing in the breeze. I feel fortunate that I am someone that can easily find beauty and wonder in things that most people overlook or don't bother to pay attention to. Or they're...

“Do the best you can until you know better. When you know better, do better.” - Maya Angelou I have been thinking asking myself a lot lately what is it exactly that makes Atèlette a sustainable womenswear brand? I hesitate to assign the label on it because I'm not sure if I live up to it, not yet anyway. I think for any sustainable clothing line or any ethical and slow fashion brand, we're all just trying our best. At least, that is my hope that the person who holds the reigns...

I often hesitate to call Atèlette a sustainable womenswear brand because I feel like there is so much more I could be doing, which is a big reason as to why our label says “consciously crafted”. I truly feel that sustainability in fashion (and in life) is a spectrum. I’m not sure WHO, if anyone, has the definitive guide to HOW to be a sustainable clothing label, but I do feel like as a designer and owner, I feel a responsibility to craft and create in a way that aligns...

I saw a post on Threads where a life coach had shared something along the lines of “The year ISN’T almost over, you STILL have time to move into that new house, get that new job, find that relationship…you just need to keep going!” and someone commented with “I’m tired. I want this year to be over. I’m tired, it’s been an unbelievably hard year.”And her comment really made me think. Why is our culture so obsessed with “hustle culture” and “doing all the things”? Why do we glorify working...

The role of a skilled tailor might seem like a relic of the past in today's fast paced world of off-the-rack fashion and online shopping. However, having a tailor is not just a luxury for the upper class but an essential asset for anyone who values well-fitted, stylish clothing. It is also a great way to promote sustainability in fashion and in consuming responsibly. Here are some reasons why I think it is important for you to have a tailor.1. A Perfect Fit: One of the most significant advantages of having a tailor...

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 to my emotional state and realizing I have been working so much the past year that I need to rest and to recuperate and just allow myself time and space. I only have so much energy and I'm getting a bit older and more guarded with my time.  So instead of constantly "promoting the existence of"-- which is how I feel about...

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 have traversed the extensive spectrum that delineates finely crafted attire from its less distinguished counterparts. This journey extends beyond the realm of aesthetics, delving into the quintessential attributes that distinguish a high-quality garment. There are and should be distinct price points for the differences. My mission is to share the knowledge I have garnered, with the explicit aim of enlightening...

We weren't really thinking about it, we just booked our tickets for New Orleans to see Weyes Blood. It literally did not dawn on my friend, Saria, and I that our trip would be in August. August in New Orleans. What were we thinking?! Well, we weren't thinking. Saria had never been to New Orleans before, it had been years since I had gone to visit, and it is one of my favorite US cities for inspiration. The energy there is very special and I was excited to share one...

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 knowledge and to learn more and more about the production and design side of the fashion industry now that I had decided to design everything for Atèlette myself. I had three dresses waiting to be released (the Florenzia, Appalonia, & the Sandrine) my first three attempts at designing things on my known with my limited self-taught knowledge and in custom...

I visited Los Angeles for the second time this year, and perhaps this will not be the last. It proved to be a most fruitful visit and as I continue to take small steps towards discovering more of who Atelette is and what makes her, well Her. I am also gaining more and more confidence in myself. For quite a while I have felt like an imposter.  Well, a certain part of me still feels this way, and perhaps that will never truly go away. But after this trip, I feel it in...

It is no secret how much I love and reverere flowers and always finding new ways to express myself through my love of them. After reading up on the process of dyeing with natural materials and eco printing flowers, I was immediately intrigued and could not wait to get my hands in on this!I have been thinking for a couple months now I want Atèlette to be so much more than just clothing, I want it to become an extension of the ways I want to express, create, and discover...

The dream isn't grand, neither is the desire. Rather to create something that gives this chapter of my life meaning. Something to look back on, when I am older, or old, I suppose. Sitting on my porch, overlooking gentle rolling hills. Or perhaps it's a lake. Or a meadow. Or the sea. Or fields of lavender in Provence. Something to look back on. With a small content smile. "I did that once." That all these little things add to my makeup of my being. I do not want to be...