Brianna Moon
North Providence , RI (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
Brianna Moon
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Location:
Pawtucket
Industry:
Apparel
Year Founded:
2019
Number Employees:
1-10 people
Business Stage:
Growth (profitable)
Entity Type:
Sole Proprietorship
Description:
I spent my whole life wanting to be a fashion designer but beginning at the ripe age of 14 all the way till 28 years old I was a victim of cyber stalking by a man who could be my father. I went to the police numerous times and worked with them until they realize this many had been traumatizing over 70 women within my state for over 45. I continually worked with the police even when other women refused to pursue this case. I was fired from my design job because I was told to go out on a leave of mental illness when they finally were going to arrest this man. Instead my company let me go because they did not believe what was going on. It wasn’t until after the store hit the news I received an apology letter from that company saying “they were sorry and wished I could move forward in my life now”. The truth is being fired during a time so invasive for me a a young women put me in an extremely vulnerable spot. New anchors were talking about this case and then comments being written in were absolutely awful saying I was asking for this or I was lying. After all of this I still pushed through and out of all of the women that were cyber stalked I was the only one who gave a victim impact statement in court. I put my life an everything on the line for so long and was wronged by the court system. Since this middle aged white man had never been arrest he received only 5 years of probation. After that I knew my mission was clear. I was going to start my apparel and accessories brand by doing what I always loved but give back to victims of trauma and domestic violence. My brand is a slow fashion brand that is made to order to reduce waste. All fabric is deadstock, vintage and or organic cotton. Our jewelry is vintage and or dead stock castings reworked to make beautiful, new pieces.
If I was able to get help with funding, I would do exactly what I always wanted to do, build a brand that gives back, and empowers women within everything we do. My goal is as we grow, we will hire employees that are or have been victims of previous trauma or abuse and teaches them the trade of sewing and jewelry making while paying them a livable wage. I have a small studio/ store space already but I would move to the larger space next to me that is double the size. Then next I would purchase two industrial sewing machines, and then work with the charity that I donate to to hire two women. I have use a portion of those funds to have them trained by an amazing seamstress I know and then they would shadow me while I make our garments until I feel they are ready. I have a friend within social media, marketing and branding who would help me build my brand with a portion of the grant as well. From there I would start showing at various makers market across the US and try to bring awareness to my key beliefs: slow fashion, empowering all, livable wage.