Most aprons and smocks, whether they’re used in the grooming salon or the hair salon, are ‘made’ more than they are ‘created’. If you’ve spent any time at all shopping for these necessary garments, you’ve likely discovered that most ‘designers’ simply choose a durable fabric, cut it into shape, and sew a few tie strings on it. That’s really not designed at all. Anyone with basic sewing skills can create salon apparel this way!
However, because you work with chemicals or in a wet environment, you’ve had to make due, but why should you have to? With fashion and style that’s permeated nearly every corner of our lives, why should a disposable coffee cup be better designed than a garment that you have to wear all day long!
When you shop at Ladybird Line, it doesn’t have to be that way. That’s because we have our very own designer, Mina Kamali, who takes fashion in the salon very seriously.
It all started years and years ago when Mina was young and spent a lot of time in her sister’s beauty salon. With an interest in fashion, it was natural for her to take a closer look at the garments that were being worn by the stylists.
With so few choices, they basically threw their hands up in the air and decided they didn’t care how their style could make a negative impression on their clients. After all, old, dingy, plain looking garments don’t instill a sense of professionalism or confidence, especially when it comes to asking for advice on your latest haircut. But, with no other options out there, what were they to do?
Mina went into the textile and fashion industry. She spent decades working in the U.S. and Europe on various projects, always looking for an opportunity to design for an industry that truly could use her creativity and experience.
Finally, the opportunity arose for Mina to create her very own line, and her thoughts immediately returned to her sister’s salon. Today, she designs custom aprons, smocks, and more that are fashionable, comfortable, and durable.
With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Mina knows how to construct flattering garments, and she’s taken this high sense of design to an industry where design has traditionally been overlooked.
Make sure you take some time to browse all of our items. We’re confident you’ll find one that you’ll actually love to wear. Your clients are sure to notice too!
