Ladies Magazine Design March-April 2014 | Page 12

Feature Jade Mackenzie Modest Apparel Lisa Blenman, Owner Donna Myre, Interviewer I n a day when pretty, modest clothing is becoming hard to find, Lisa Blenman decided to do something about it by starting her own clothing business. Donna Myre interviewed Lisa about her endeavor with her business, Jade Mackenzie Modest Apparel. Donna: Why did you open a ladies’ clothing business? Lisa: To own a clothing company had been a dream of mine since I was thirteen years old. As I grew older, it became harder and harder to find modest clothing and proper skirt lengths. So in 2009, I marketed my first clothing items—1,200 jean skirts! Donna: Did you have prior experience in the clothing industry? Lisa: I worked in retail clothing stores and while attending Texas Bible College, I was the assistant manager at a Casual Corner store. Donna: How do you go about marketing your clothing line? 12 Reflections • Mar/Apr 2014