We recently connected with Desiignertwins and have shared our conversation below.

Desiignertwins, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What do you think matters most in terms of achieving success?

Prayer and hard work. My work ethic is to wake up everyday pray and thank God for my life, and I get to do what I love everyday and thats being a creative. To be successful you must be healed, you must have a relationship with God, and you must believe in yourself and what your purpose is. Every milestone in my life I prayed for, having a business, an office, a clothing brand, a community of support, God has blessed me and I give him all the praise and glory.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

We are Montriana and Montranae, twin designers from the Bay Area, CA. Growing up, our mother would dress us alike, which sparked conversations everywhere we went about our personal styles. This early exposure to fashion led us to start designing dresses for prom during high school. We took a design class that cemented our passion for fashion design.

After completing high school, we moved to Los Angeles to attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, where we studied fashion design. Upon graduating, we spent over a decade honing our craft and learning the intricacies of running a fashion business. In 2017, we launched our brands, Haus of HillHeir and Rekunstrukted Muse, while still working full-time jobs.

Our twin dynamic inspired the creation of two distinct brands. Montranae’s streetwear sensibilities gave birth to Rekunstrukted Muse, an upcycled, unisex clothing line that reimagines vintage shirts and jeans. Montriana’s preference for glamour led to Haus of HillHeir, a luxury women’s brand that is size-inclusive, catering to all body shapes.

Our mission is to dress the world and foster community through fashion. We prioritize quality over quantity and have faced and overcome challenges by learning to respect and integrate each other’s ideas. In 2021, we opened the Designer Haus, a showroom and workspace where we assist small brands and aspiring creatives in realizing their visions. Our decade of industry experience allows us to provide valuable resources and knowledge to our community.

We strive to inspire, support, and spread the joy of fashion. Customer feedback fuels our creativity and commitment to producing high-quality, lasting pieces that fit perfectly. Our dedication and passion for creating unique, stylish clothing for all bodies set us apart in the industry.

Okay – so how did you figure out the manufacturing part? Did you have prior experience?

When we first started working on our brands, we were fortunate to find local resources by leveraging our professional network. We discreetly asked sewers and cutters if they knew any outside contractors we could work with. We kept our business ambitions private, seeking assistance only from those who genuinely wanted to help us advance our careers. Through these initial contacts, we received recommendations, and eventually, through word of mouth and our own research, we found all the resources we needed locally in Los Angeles to design and develop our products at an affordable price and manageable minimums.

Working overseas can be costly due to shipping fees and high order minimums. Additionally, communication with suppliers and the extended wait time to approve samples can be challenging. By keeping our production local, we could better control the development process. While not all vendors met our expectations, each interaction provided valuable learning experiences. Understanding construction, fit, patterns, and sewing allowed us to effectively communicate with each team, overcoming any language barriers.

What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?

What helped us build our reputation in the industry was our ability to think outside the box. We created unique products and documented the process, which went viral on social media. This exposure marked a turning point, attracting the attention of celebrity clients who now reach out to us for custom pieces. We have always stayed true to our design aesthetic, avoiding comparisons or imitation. Constantly studying fashion and drawing inspiration from various sources, we continually introduce fresh ideas.

Engaging with our community to understand their preferences and closely monitoring buying trends, we offer consumers products they can’t find elsewhere, not even on Amazon. Our personal style and commitment to fashion help us build trust with our customers. They see the faces behind the brand and recognize our dedication to quality and confidence, which is reflected in the clothing we design.

Contact Info:

• Website: Designerhausllc.com
• Instagram: Instagram.com/desiignertwins
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@desiignertwinz?si=ffbUROIWhmxqwcv0
• Other: Hausofhillheir.com Rekunstruktedmuse.com