This Mother’s Day feels different.
We recently had our third baby, earlier than expected, and he’s been spending time in the NICU. He’s doing well and we’re so grateful for that. It’s also been a reminder of how much I still need my mom, and how much she continues to show up for me.
Becoming a mother has changed how I see everything she did for us: the clothes and costumes she made, the endless home-cooked meals and lunches, the outdoor adventures, the sports, the birthday parties, the small traditions. How much effort went into making things feel special, even when I’m sure she was exhausted.
Her sense of style is a big part of what made me love clothing in the first place and eventually, what led me here. She made getting dressed feel personal, not complicated. That’s still what I come back to when we design: clothes that feel easy and comfortable, but still special enough to make a difference on the days when just getting dressed feels like a win.
These last weeks, I’ve been squeezing in work where I can, late nights at the hospital, voice memos between appointments, moving between home and the hospital. The overlap between work and motherhood has felt especially hard.
I also know Mother’s Day can feel complicated and it doesn’t look or feel the same for everyone, whether that’s distance, loss, or something harder to name. So wherever you are with it, I hope today meets you in a way that feels right. Even if it’s just a small moment to yourself.
And to my mom — thank you. For making everything feel possible, beautiful, and full of love.
💙
Sadie
