focuses on releasing small collections that have a distinct vibe and soul instead of mass producing .
One of the unique elements of the Rebellelion brand is how Madelyn has incorporated host special events into her business model , the most popular being her Clothing Swap events . It falls in line with her mission of recycling clothing , but also creates a social experience where women can interact and make new friends .
“ Rebellelion is a brand and a company that I want to grow , but for me , too , it is an artistic expression . I make clothing because I love it and I want to explore my creativity . So , for me , I approach it more as art than I do business . That makes it easier . I just need to make one jacket that is really cool instead of needing to put a collection out every season and competing with the big brands .”
Embracing personal style is the backbone of Rebellelion . Madelyn wants people to feel empowered and unique and not inadequate .
“ I grew up reading Vogue and all those magazines , but I always felt it was so unattainable . I wasn ’ t cool enough and I wasn ’ t good enough to be fashionable . I hate that feeling of not being good enough — like if you are not wearing a name brand you are not fashionable or not cool . I want people to feel empowered , special and unique for who they are as people and not what kind of clothing they could buy .”
The impact Madelyn wants to make with Rebellelion goes past style and individuality . She wants to make an impact on the environment and raise awareness on economic and environmental impact the fashion industry has on the world .
“ The fashion industry is the second biggest polluter in the world behind the oil industry . It uses the most water out of any industry . Something like 80 billion tons of textile waste go into landfills every year , when 90 % of it can be recycled . That overwhelming waste is something that really gets to me . Stores use to cycle their clothes seasonally , and now with stores like H & M and Forever 21 , it ’ s like every two weeks they have stuff in there and it ’ s constantly getting thrown into landfills .”
Madelyn also stresses the concerns with the social and economic impacts on the local communities in manufacturing , including working conditions and environmental impact .
“ It doesn ’ t sit right with me , especially when we have the power to shop ethically ... I encourage people to really think about the clothing that they are buying the sources they are buying from because there are people on the other end of it .”
Madelyn believes people should shop with the intention of finding lifetime pieces and staples in their closets they can wear for years and years . Finding ones that express your true style and make a statement that expresses your soul is what timeless style is all about .
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Madelyn is a 25 year old artist , born & raised in the Mile High City of Denver . When she isn ' t sewing in her sunny studio , she can often be found with a camera in hand shooting boudoir photography . In her free time she escapes to her room that is slowly disappearing underneath dozens of bouquets of dried flowers that she uses to infuse all natural essential oil perfumes . At the end of the day she curls up with her cat , Baby , who enjoys nibbling at Madelyn ' s face before falling asleep .
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