Story
Several years ago, I came up with an idea to start a clothing brand that highlighted women of mixed ethnicity. Specifically inspired by a photo taken of me and my mother back in 1992.
In my mind, Stiza--derived from the word mestiza, is my story. But can also be your story, essentially an individual story, good and/or bad, of women growing up mixed and/or as women of color.
Fast forward to today, after years of having this thought and hunger to do something with this thought, it is finally time to execute.
Stiza is a brand, highlighting women who are mixed, representing women of color, but of course, being all inclusive and welcoming to all women and genders with open arms.
With that being said, the first part of this story to tell is my own. And it begins with this picture.
In order to tell it, I had to replicate this crew neck, gifted by my father after he had it made in the Park Lane Mall, Reno NV in 1992. The first release of STIZA will be the FILIPINA DREAM GIRL crew neck, giving that 90's vintage font and all.
I am very thankful to begin this journey and to have you experience this vision with me.
-Fee