Katie Anderson
Staff Writer
Junior Ivy Olynick is the founder of her clothing brand, “Ivy Reague”. Olynick began her business in 2023 and says her goal is to give people the opportunity to be represented and have a voice through their style. She hopes for people to always “wear their hearts on their sleeves”.
According to Olynick, she has always had a love for fashion and has wanted to be a designer for as long as she can remember. She began sewing at the age of 7 and has continued to display her creativity through her unique clothing lines.
“I would not feel myself if I wasn’t always being creative,” Olynick said. “With the support of my family, I found a class and team of creatives that help guide me and my vision and bring it to life. Ivy Reague was born in East LA over 6 hours in the spring of 2023, I would sketch, concept, mood board and then I got to work.”
“I started selling 100% organic cotton beach totes for the Marine Mammal Care Club. I designed these totes A to Z and all profits went to the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro. Our club raised over $600 from my design and sales.” Olynick Said. “I am incredibly proud of that first major sale. The 600 dollars were able to pay for a month of food for all the marine mammals on site.”
According to Olynick, she finds inspiration in many different ways. She loves to express herself through her fashion. Olynick designs her products with her customers in mind making every piece of Ivy Reague clothing high quality and meaningful.
“The best part of designing is the concept coming to life. Seeing the final piece, even if it didn’t come out exactly as I imagine, the process is so rewarding.” Olynick Said. “Watching friends, family and people support my work is the biggest reward. All their purchases allow me to continue to create, I am so appreciative of every sale.”
Olynick’s clothing brand demonstrates the impact of expressing one’s voice through clothing and the power that clothing holds. This message is portrayed through all of her clothing designs. Olynick continues to grow her unique brand and love for fashion.
“My goals are to have a brand where people express their authentic voice through fashion.” Olynick said. “The name is based on me and my brother’s Reid names, our parents raised us to speak our authentic truth and to remain open to continual growth. Ivy Reague is a brand that embodies both those concepts. Be true to yourself while you learn and grow along the way. My goal is that message spreads through my products.”
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