Makers: Jamie Davidson of Strong Suit
When you think of cities that hold top fashion companies the first that come to mind are New York, LA, Paris, London, or San Francisco. Jamie Davidson wants to add Little Rock to that list with Strong Suit. Strong Suit launched in 2013 with the goal of bringing high quality, …
Rock City Makers: Brandy McNair Puts Her Stamp on Local Jewelry Design with Bella Vita
If you ask owner and jewelry craftswoman Brandy McNair how she chose her business name, she’ll smile before answering your question. “My family is Italian – and [Bella Vita] means “Beautiful Life” in Italian. I wanted to stay true to that Italian heritage,” she says. Bella Vita, now located in …
Rock City Maker: Jordan Mountjoy Reaches for His Dreams with Rock Monkey Outfitters
Jordan Mountjoy is a man following his both of his dreams. In one dream he always wanted to be a firefighter, something he fulfilled by joining the Little Rock Fire Department. In the other dream he wanted to own a clothing company, this dream came real one year ago when …
Rock City Maker: Custom Jewelry from Bang Up Betty
Ever wonder what powers a local jewelry line? Stacey Bowers, the gem behind Little Rock’s own Bang-Up Betty, can tell you running a local brand is not for the faint of heart. Especially one that embodies a certain moxie and outspoken humor mixed in with aesthetically pleasing designs. Looking back, …