At 6'1, designer Kaersten Cooper understands the struggles that come with shopping for clothes that fit tall girls. With problems like sleeves that are always too short and just a dearth of options, Cooper was tired of clothes that refused to complement her frame. That's why the self-described "forever-dissatisfied shopper" created Marge, an upscale womenswear brand that focuses on creating beautiful clothes for women taller than 5'9.
Cooper says it took her about five years to create Marge, though the company was officially formed in San Francisco about a year ago. What makes Marge different from other "tall" clothing designers isn't just adding inches to the end of sleeves or inseams, says Cooper. "From head to toe, we’ve adjusted all of our foundational patterns, taking into account over 50 different measurements to ensure that our styles will proportionally compliment every inch of the taller frame," she adds. The result? Stylish clothes with a superb fit.
Cooper said she always wanted a career in fashion like her illustrator/designer grandmother, Marjorie, who is also the inspiration behind the name of the company. "I never found that 'perfect' position to fully immerse me into the inner workings of the industry, challenging me on a deeper level," Cooper says. "So, in late 2013, I made a decision to stop searching for that 'perfect' position and instead, create it."
Customers can now nab Marge clothing at its online boutique here.
We picked out some of our favorite Marge looks from the Fall/Winter 2015, so scroll down and take a look. Happy shopping!
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