It all started with a simple wish: brighter leggings for my dance and yoga classes. I had a funky pair from my Brazilian dance teacher that I wore until they were down to threads, and when I couldn’t find anything like them again, I decided to make my own.

With my mom by my side, we went fabric shopping and started designing together. We ended up creating a small run of handmade leggings, each pair unique, colorful, and made for movement and joy. We sold them at dance and yoga studios, fairs, and pop-ups, where they quickly found their fans.

I’ll always be grateful to my mom for jumping into the idea with me and lending her good taste and expertise.