1000 Apparel & Accessories

For most Muslim women it can be challenging finding styles that express their cultural heritage, American identity, and at the same time being true to their faith.

Once I was out of the military I wanted an income of my own that didn’t take me away from my children and after much trail and error I finally opened a shop on Etsy.com.

I’ve always wanted to run my own business… After I finished college in Sweden (where I’m from) with a major in Economics, I went to New York for an internship at the Consulate General of Sweden.

We started GiveLoveCycle to create a product that is reflective of ourselves – real women that bike as a means of transportation.

While working in the Men’s custom clothing industry I discovered an immense void in the market for women. Alcott Clothier provides women with luxurious, flattering, and fashion-forward custom clothing.

People started asking where I bought my jewelry, the next thing you know, I started a business. It was the best decision I’ve ever made, and I’ve never looked back since.

I’ve now survived through a couple downturns, watched businesses come and go, and have figured out how to best keep my business afloat.

I combined my many years experience in fashion design and garment construction with my love of shopping online and created an online custom dress boutique.

We put our hearts and souls into our creations and when we can make someone smile from wearing our charity jewels- that’s the biggest success we can ask for.

It makes me happy every time I see new items posted on the website – because I realize that my idea is being utilized to help others Forward their Fashion and BE Fashion Forward!

I started my company after breast cancer threw me into menopause with drenching night sweats.

After being a seamstress for 20+ years, I wanted to focus on how to better market and profit from my skills.

We have always been interested in holistic living and there was never a question that our business would be in the holistic, organic realm.