Brittany Nay

2 weeks ago | laduenews.com | Brittany Nay

When graphic designer Leah Longueville couldn’t find affordable, adorable onesies for her newborn in 2018, she started designing and printing her own on the family’s guest bedroom floor.          Infusing her modern vision, the metro east mom hand-printed quality, neutral-colored baby garments with positive messages such as “Be The Good” and “Love Thy Neighbor.” Soon, her fresh take on kids’ clothes resonated with fellow millennial moms, leading Longueville to launch an Etsy online store.

1 month ago | laduenews.com | Brittany Nay

In 2020, the stars aligned for Puja Patel to take ownership of Kirkwood’s beloved boho-chic boutique, Blush. Patel, an Illinois native and Saint Louis University graduate, began fulfilling her passion for fashion as a sales associate and visual merchandiser for Blush’s two previous owners, including its founder who opened the store in 2006.

2 months ago | laduenews.com | Brittany Nay

Introducing Becky Domyan, the fresh face leading Saint Louis Fashion Fund into the future. To kickstart 2025, the Gateway City’s voice of fashion named Domyan as new executive director. Since 2018 she has served as senior vice president and market manager for broadcasting company Audacy, Inc. in St. Louis and Wichita, a role she will continue along with her duties at the Fund.

2 months ago | laduenews.com | Brittany Nay

Emily Quinn grew up amid breathtaking beaches and stunning seaside cliffs along the rugged coastline of Nova Scotia, Canada’s Cape Breton Island. “I was surrounded by the most incredible natural beauty,” Quinn says. “The timelessness of [that setting] made up my vision of what I think is beautiful.”Despite moving some 2,000 miles to the Midwest 10 years ago, Quinn holds that unique beauty close to her heart, along with the island’s rich, deep-rooted heritage.

2 months ago | laduenews.com | Brittany Nay

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a local mom started making jewelry in her daughter’s playroom. Five years later, it’s become a booming St. Louis-based business with handcrafted pieces available on macys.com. Bowood Lane, from founder and co-owner Hailee Pate and co-owner Michelle Sanders, offers quality, versatile jewelry that is easy to wear, seamlessly transitioning from the office to the gym to a night out.