The Founder

Hi, I’m Fannie.

I am a Catawba designer who nurtured her teenage self on a steady diet of aspirational fashion. In 2015, a lack of handbag options in the market pushed me into making bags, and similarly today, I've been pushed into making clothes for myself.

I am a lifelong practitioner of reverse engineering and doing things my own way–as Mom always said, I march to the beat of my own drum. Mix in my love of storytelling, sharing, and keeping my hands busy, and you’ll understand my daily motivations as well as my to-do list. I am passionate about clothing and accessories made from shapes and materials that last for generations, both for sustainability and to actively stay connected to the past and those who came before us while we all live our lives today.

I am a designer in residence within Cohort 4 at the ACC Fashion Incubator. I have showed fashion collections at the Austin Woman Fashion Show 2024, aired on PBS, and at Incubate! as part of Austin Fashion Week Spring ’24.

I am supported and encouraged by my loving partner, my many, adorable cats, and my wonderful chosen & extended family.