Inspiration Blog

Coastal Collection Designer's Blog

Coastal Collection Designer's Blog

Designing a FW collection involves a deep dive into trending fabrics, colors, patterns and new accessory development
Looking Back: Spring/Summer 2020 and the French Collection

Looking Back: Spring/Summer 2020 and the French Collection

When we were developing the French Collection, who could have predicted a global pandemic??? We had big plans to share our creative journey & fun summer products, but then, like...
A Virtual Trip to Paris

A Virtual Trip to Paris

Bonjour! When we were first designing & planning the French Collection, we thought we’d share travel tips for a trip to Paris - how to pack, favorite sites, where to... Read More
Social Distancing 101

Social Distancing 101

Here's a detailed list of at-home activities from our social distancing pro, Chounsee.
No matter the distance, we can be #Banded2Gether: BANDED’S response to COVID-19

No matter the distance, we can be #Banded2Gether: BANDED’S response to COVID-19

During the past few weeks, our hearts have been heavy yet filled with hope.​With the COVID-19 pandemic shortly following the devastating Nashville tornado, we have been scrambling to find the... Read More
The Oncology Collection

The Oncology Collection

I will always remember the day I found out my mom had breast cancer. For someone who had already overcome much adversity in her life, I didn’t understand why she now had... Read More
Designer’s Blog – The Elements FW19 Collection

Designer’s Blog – The Elements FW19 Collection

As a designer and artist, I draw inspiration from nature. The beauty of the natural world is everywhere and abundant with rich color, pattern and texture.  For Fall/Winter 2019, we...
Monte Carlo - For the Modern Day Princess

Monte Carlo - For the Modern Day Princess

I am a movie buff, and I love watching princess movies with my daughters.  As homage to the “regular girl becomes princess story”, I pulled together stunning images of cliff... Read More
Havana - Bold, Vibrant and Fun.

Havana - Bold, Vibrant and Fun.

Bold, vibrant, fun... When we began work on the Spring/Summer Collection, we wanted it to look different than any collection we’d done before.  We searched various locations looking for a... Read More