The pop-up shop is also a great place for you to meet lovely womyn* who are pursuing their creative dreams. So, it is my pleasure to introduce to you some of the forces of nature that share a space called Gift Shop! Read below about who they are, what they have to say about the Femme Fatale DC opportunity, and hop over to their websites and Instragram accounts to get even more insight into their intriguing business adventures!
Elise Benetreau: Owner at TheComptoir
Elise has been sewing every day for about 5 years now. Ever since her baby was born, she has loved the world of baby clothes. She also sews zero-waste items, such as reusable wipes and towels. She believes in buying handmade and local products. Web & Instagram Elise says ... "FFDC is my first experience to meet costumers and a great opportunity to learn from other local vendors." |
Leda black: Owner at leda Black Art
Leda, creator of the Female Power Project, makes and sells fine art, prints, graphics, shawls, scarves, & pins that represent the power and embody the beauty of important females. Web & Instagram Leda says ... "The mission of the Female Power Project and FFDC are wonderfully aligned: fostering the power and beauty of women through a collective investment in our creativity and livelihood. I’m still working on the livelihood part!" |
L. Laura Coleman: Owner at Laura Coleman Art
Emu Getachew: Owner at Designs by Emu
Jasmia Shropshire: Owner at Dome Peace
Jasmia creates handmade headwear and hair accessories. She is passionate about sharing her journey of peace in hopes to inspire others to embrace a peaceful mentality. She started Dome Peace as a way to mesh social action and fashion to add just a little more peace to the universe. She volunteers her time and donates a portion of certain collections to various organizations like Delta Gems, Kaboom playground build in Baltimore, Young Girl Boss Conference, and more! Web & Instagram Jasmia says ... "The opportunity to work with FFDC is a dream come true to be able to expose my brand on a consistent basis to locals and visitors of the DMV, learn and connect with so many talented womyn, and to challenge myself to continuously work and improve my brand through evolving my craft." |
Nerea Gibson: Owner at Aeren Waters
Leigha Hollis: Owner at Sho-Set
Martina Sestakova: Owner at radost
Martina is a textile designer who uses fabrics to tell stories of life experiences. She paints and takes photos and turns her textiles into scarves, tops, and pillows. Her brand RADOST (= joy in English) is all about joy for your body and home. Web & Instagram Martina says ... "FFDC is such an empowering community. I walked in to the pop-up shop and felt inspired to collaborate with and to learn from fellow womyn business owners." |
About Femme Fatale DC
*We spell womyn with a "y" because it is a small reminder that every womyn is completely whole on their own. No romantic relationship, man or whoever, is ever needed to feel infinite love and gratitude. All the love an individual needs exists within themselves.