
#StyledSeated Founder - Interview with Val
Val is the powerhouse behind the #StyledSeated movement, which challenges brands and individuals to show more seated poses, and share how garments ...
Read moreI'm Connally, and I love making everyday clothing that celebrates the diversity of the human experience. Despite disabilities, it's an enormous privilege to live in the body that I do, able to find my size in some shops when many people cannot. I truly hope when you come across this brand, that you can see yourself & all kinds of beauty. Elevating voices of marginalized people is just one way to make it not about me, because this journey is about all of YOU! It would be great to see more of how you rock the styles & connect on Instagram, so come on over and say hi!
We save every scrap, even threads! Zero waste is more than just helping the planet, it's also about helping people. What do we do with all those scrap threads? Collect them, then use them to stuff roll-up sleep mats and repair/refill donated sleeping bags and give them out to folks living in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. It's not about doing sustainability perfectly, but rather small things that add up, and how can we repurpose "waste" into something new to help others?
Sometimes as a designer, I gotta pinch myself--wearing, holding something I drew in a sketch many months ago is so fulfilling and a whole lot of magic.
Pictured here is one of my earliest drawings of the Bradley shoes, and I feel such gratitude for the path that has led me here, and how each of you have helped shape the way forward.
Each season we choose several textiles and prints to build our Core Collection. This season's stars are Raw Japanese Denim (dyed with indigo, slowly woven), and woodblock printed cotton, both chosen with an eye for comfort, durability, and sustainability. There's no sacrifice in any of those categories - they've got it all!
"Beautiful, comfortable, practical, and SUSTAINABLE clothing—for ALL bodies! I love wearing my pieces by Connally, because I know that not only are they designed to accommodate my body, but they are made with real humans in mind."
- Hannah
"What you are doing for the fat community is not nothing. It is EVERYTHING. "
- Casey
"I love shopping from Connally, the customer service is impeccable as are the clothes. Such good elevated basics that literally go with everything in my closet. Plus the details are just perfection!"
- Rebecca
"Connally is brilliant. A positive, understanding and supportive person to work with in any capacity! I have enjoyed collaborating with her creatively and look forward to more." - Monika
"Connally is dedicated to crafting quality sustainable size inclusive clothing. I feel great supporting such a wonderful business. Just ordered her compassion toques as Xmas presents and she donates one for each purchases. Gorgeous clothes that benefit the community? Yes please!!"
- Sadie
"I really REALLY value that you use diverse models including the incredibly rare *people in wheelchairs*. I am raising two kids and trying to show them what diversity and beauty look like, and how narrow the fashion world is, and how it impacts self esteem and body image. You really do make a difference."
- Daphna
Val is the powerhouse behind the #StyledSeated movement, which challenges brands and individuals to show more seated poses, and share how garments ...
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