R'Bonney Nola

Documenting the journey as a fashion designer and my creative endeavors. @rbonneynola_design

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Upcyled 2 black dresses and re-constructed them into 1 new piece.

With fashion being one of the largest polluting industries, I believe its important to create with sustainable fabrics and materials.

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Recycled denim set. Each piece is one of a kind because of the quilting technique I used to patch together recycled denim pieces. As a designer, I continue to push for more ways, techniques, and practices to make sustainable fashion.

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My favorite shot of Cam from our shoot in Ocean Beach :)

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BTS shooting Cam in Ocean Beach San Diego. I love this beautiful neighborhood, its just a short walk to the beach and always has perfect sunny weather.

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Shoutout to one of my bestfriends, Lauren for taking this photo in the studio last week.

Lauren Rushing Photography

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Lyndon St Studio

Pursuing a fashion design career and starting a clothing brand has been  extremely challenging. There are so many ups and downs, and it feels like one road block after another. Sometimes its hard not to give up when the bigger picture feels so far away. Creating a brand has taught me that its soo much more than just designing clothes...which is really all I want to do because I just love to sew. I am still small and still learning everyday as I grow the brand. But even with every fail, I will never neglect the opportunity I have to pursue my dreams.

Photo by Lauren Rushing

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Shoutout DFW feature

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Shoutout DFW feature

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Shoutout DFW feature

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My awesome friend Katie rockin’ the Burnt Gold 2 piece jacket and pants set

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Its crazy that there’s a shortage of these. Supplies are low, so I sewed up a bunch to donate to those working in the medical field. Shoutout to all the designers/sewers who have been making masks! It’s been uplifting to see so many people producing these. 🙌🏼

No these are not N95 masks, but can be worn over N95, and there’s a pocket inside to put a filter or place the N95 mask inside to prolong its use. They are made out of cotton, so you can wash and reuse too. Lets keep pushing y’all.

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Picked up this red chiffon in Mumbai, India. Two years later Satara and I traveled to Marfa to shoot it with an awesome film photographer and friend- Carl Fehres.

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Satara in the Merah Waterfall Dress. Shot by Carl Fehres

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Packages ready to ship out.

Every piece is I send out is wrapped in recycled plastic, with a thank you note attached, and tied up with twine.

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Made some thank you cards I send out with every order. Thinking about all the things I need to do to grow my business is overwhelming, but every baby step is still progress. I am learning everyday I as go.

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Big Sur 12/2019