Fashionably Cleveland staff

Handbags designed for everyday adventures

Ellie Jane Bags, Cleveland, Ohio
Sarah Larson is the mastermind and designer behind Ellie Jane Bags, a local line of handcrafted waxed canvas and leather bags. To say Larson is a busy is an understatement - she is not only an entrepreneur but also the mother of three children - but she was kind enough to make time to answer some of our questions about starting a business, being a fashion entrepreneur in Cleveland, and finding inspiration.

Fall trends: Denim

Cleveland fall fashion trends
We've rounded up local denim styles - one of the major trends we'll be seeing this fall, according to the Fashion Group International's trend report.

Fall trends: Knitwear

Cleveland fall fashion trends
We've rounded up some of our favorite knitwear looks, one of the major trends we'll be seeing this fall and winter.

Blog spotlight: According to Brittney

Blog spotlight: According to Brittney
Brittney Moffat began blogging as a creative outlet and now helps other millennial women live their best lives with career advice, money management tips, beauty advice and more.

Fall trends: Red and Blue

Cleveland fall fashion trends
We've rounded up some of our favorite red and blue looks, one of the major trends we'll be seeing this fall.

Fashion entrepreneurs share their journeys

JumpStart’s 2017 Startup Scaleup: Mastering the Side Hustle
Local entrepreneurs converged on the Gordon Square Arts District for JumpStart’s 2017 Startup Scaleup event, an annual event that consists of workshops and educational sessions designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners build their businesses. This year, one of the sessions featured a panel about side hustles, and two prominent members of the local style scene served on the panel.

Rethinking Retail in Cleveland

JumpStart's Startup Scaleup 2017: Rethinking Retail
The local retail landscape is rapidly evolving, and Cleveland-area business owners shared their journeys during a panel discussion at JumpStart’s Scaleup Startup event. The panelists, all fashion entrepreneurs, shared how they best reach their customers through having physical storefronts, ecommerce and a combination of both.

Locally-based JOANN announces rebrand

Locally-based JOANN announces rebrand
Cleveland-based retailer JOANN has unveiled a modernized look while celebrating its history, which dates back to a single storefront in 1943.

Blog Spotlight: The Heart's Delight

Cleveland fashion blog: The Hearts Delight
A former Wall Street executive, Stella Compiseno began blogging in 2013 after moving to Northeast Ohio with her family. The Heart's Delight serves as a creative outlet for Compiseno to share her style tips and fashion inspiration, all while functioning as a natural extension of her styling business.

Summer Trend Spotlight: Relaxed Fit

Summer Trend Spotlight: Relaxed Fits
We've rounded up some of our favorite relaxed fit looks, one of the major trends this summer.

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