Morito Chocolates was born from an idea. An idea to combine a love for chocolate with an appreciation for the culture, beauty, and community of the Dominican Republic. Having grown up near a cacao farm in the Dominican Republic, Priscilla Terrero, the founder of Morito Chocolates, used her home as inspiration to create her own hand-crafted chocolate company. Priscilla’s adventure …

Having lived in both Turkey and California, Cansu Cansever was inspired to create her brand, The Handloom. As a result, her design aesthetic with The Handloom is a blend of the ethnic and oriental background of Turkey mixed with California’s minimal beach lifestyle. When you look at the kimonos, kaftans, and towels, you see the earthy tones and minimal aesthetic …

Hi Jamie, can you share about your first early experiences traveling abroad and what inspired you to pursue a career in fashion and media? It was actually the opposite experience that inspired me to work in fashion and media. I spent the early part of my life living landlocked in the midwestern United States [Missouri] and unexposed to travel outside …

Can you please share about your background? Where are you from, where do you currently live, and what is your cultural background? I am from Elmhurst, Illinois, where I lived up until I was 13. My family moved from Illinois to Arizona, where I lived for many years up until my move to Los Angeles, California, my current home. My …