CROSBY by Mollie Burch is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Founded in 2015, best friends Mollie and Taylor developed a women’s brand to inspire confidence through bold color and design. Both founders believe that fashion has the power to empowe...

Mignonne Gavigan launched in 2014. It was a bit spontaneous. Mignonne, "Maggie", was experimenting with a beaded couture vintage gown and an embellished piece of fabric fell to the floor. She picked it up and fastened it around her neck beca...

Use code PREPPY20 for a 20% off discount on your orderWith over 20 years of experience in design, Retta is the founder and creative director of Retta Jane, a luxury, ready-to-wear brand crafted for modern tween and teen girls. ...

At 34, Nicolle faced a daunting diagnosis: melanoma. It was a wake-up call that revealed a gap in the market: the majority of UPF clothing was tailored for women over 55. This void ignited the spark for Ivy Coast. But while skin cancer playe...

Mary George Sowers is a CPA-turned-creative entrepreneur and the founder of two vibrant lifestyle brands: Mary George, a joyful and feminine clothing line inspired by interiors, and MG Textiles, a custom rug company offering made-to-order pi...

It’s the summer of preppy! With preppy fashions all over the runways and on the racks of stores across the country, people are leaning into preppy hobbies like needlepoint, golf and mahjong and some of our favorite preppy brands resurfacing....

Francesca truly believes that cake tastes better in the morning, and she loves wearing a ballroom skirt, and her penny loafers to do errands, she also believes that you can never have enough jewelry! Francesa has had a true love affair with ...

Third Coast Stitches was founded by Mackenzie Reimer and Kathryn Cannon in 2021. Opened with the needlepoint beginner in mind, TCS is a full service needlepoint business with an emphasis on connection and community. TCS is operated out of th...

It all began with a group of friends who shared a love for mahjong. Gathering around the table, they found not just entertainment, but a bond that grew stronger with each game. Inspired by their shared experiences, they embarked on a journey...

Stephanie Errickson is the founder of Cliff + Soph Design. C + S Design is a handbag company that creates handcrafted purses all made in Connecticut using mostly interior designer fabrics. Their mission is to give back to charity so a portio...

A recording from the live panel in Charlotte, NC with Dillards Coterie Shop brands including; Buru, Crosby by Mollie Burch, Abbey Glass, Mo Maya and Damaris Bailey.

What started out as designing invitations for friends in our small southern town, quickly turned into a passion for designing and painting bespoke stationery for clients across the country. From custom wedding invitations, stationery cards a...

Jessica Riester and Eve Donovan are jae. They started jae in 2020 after reminiscing about their childhood Bermuda bags. Between their nostalgia for those beloved handbags and a shared passion for textiles, they set out to create a modern-day...

As a certified etiquette trainer, Mariah Grumet Humbert is on a mission to bring an intentional sparkle back to a lost art. She believes etiquette is much more than just a set of rules– it is a powerful tool to help individuals build confide...

Samantha Gold is the Founder & CEO of Motette, an elevated children’s sleepwear brand that officially launches in March 2025. With a background as a tech executive and former CEO in the fashion industry, Samantha’s career has been define...

In this episode I talk with multiple businesses and we dive into to the history, etiquette, trends and favorites when it comes to monograms. What could be more preppy? 

Lisa ‘Lele’ Sadoughi is known as the “embellished artist” of her time. She has worked under the helm of Rebecca Taylor, Ippolita, and Tory Burch, and launched the first-ever J. Crew costume jewelry collection. She launched her brand in 2012 ...

Little Blue Designs is a creative small business owned by artist and surface pattern designer Stephanie Troxler. This Florida native is known for her bright and cheerful watercolor designs and draws inspiration from everyday coastal living i...

Sheridan French is a female-founded, print-driven lifestyle brand that promotes confidence, a positive outlook on life, and brings joy to getting dressed. By combining unique, handcrafted prints with timeless silhouettes, we create pieces as...

The owners of The Smocked Flamingo, Melanie and Hayley, are a Mother-Daughter duo from central Kentucky. Their love for classic, smocked clothing runs deep and they were inspired when their sweet Ellie came along to start this awesome advent...

At Love, Ellison, we're more than just a brand — we're a family dedicated to creating meaningful connections through our artisanal creations. Our mission is to offer beautiful, handcrafted jewelry that elevates your style while making a posi...

It all began in 2013, when Katie Kime started making prints for furniture, clothing and stationery. Before she knew it, her creative passion had fledged into a print-based design studio in Austin, Texas. Today, the business is still guided b...

Polly Singer is an internationally renowned milliner, tea entrepreneur, etiquette trainer and motivational speaker. She has also been named America’s Best Couture Designer, her unique and classic hat designs have appeared all over the world....

Founded in 2009 by designer Deirdre Colligan, Candy Shop Vintage started with a collection of whimsical vintage jewelry sourced from estate sales and flea markets and sold at private events and trunk shows. Deirdre’s background in fashion an...

Andrea Wightwick has over 20 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, specializing in strategy and portfolio growth for food and beverage brands. Her career highlights include launching iconic products like vitaminw...