Inside tulees design studio...

Katie Senff (right), Nathan Ward (middle right)

Hi! I'm Katie Senff, tulees designer. My biggest motivator in creating the tulees brand is my passion for the fashion industry. Sounds cliché but fashion design is truly my love, and I'm excited to have such an early start in the industry. I love seeing my designs fly off the racks, inspiring, and empowering women to look and be their best!

I recently graduated from the International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT), and wanted to break-out into the business right away! When my mentor, Nathan Ward, and I connected in our home town of Mount Vernon; I got more and more excited about my dreams. Nathan Ward is now my business partner. His experience in trading with garment manufacturers in 30 countries, domestic and overseas, gives him insider knowledge that sets tulees apart from other manufacturers.

I create women's sportswear from uniquely sourced fabric. Inside my Mount Vernon, Washington studio, remnants and military parachutes are cut, pinned and sewn into the samples of wearable fashion for women. Then, the designs are sent to our manufacturing arm in Costa Rica.

An eclectic set of mix and match skirts, leggings, jackets, tops and dresses are the now available in the Fall/Winter 2010 line. Shop now at tulees.com!

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