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For nearly three decades, Heydari has been a Maven favorite at Essential Elements, dressing women for everything from church to special events. But behind the brand is a woman whose journey is as bold as her designs—Mariam Heydari. Mariam started...
I posed some questions to Jackii, enjoy her candid responses!
Introducing Team EEC - Olympia
As Essential Elements grows beyond Chicago, we thought it would be best to reintroduce you to the marvelous team of people that keep Essential Elements running like a well oiled machine. Next up, Olympia!
As Essential Elements grows beyond Chicago, we thought it would be best to reintroduce you to the marvelous team of people that keep Essential Elements running like a well oiled machine. This week we are getting to know Lola!
Saturdays at Essential Elements are filled with good tunes, a non stop runway show featuring our very own Essential Mavens, lots of laughs and an overall jumping good time and that is thanks to Gwen!
As Essential Elements grows beyond Chicago, we thought it would be best to reintroduce you to the marvelous team of ladies that keep you dressed to nines. First up: TIMIA!
Aside from cotton, linen is an amazing natural fabrication and if taken care of properly, will last a lifetime! Essential Elements built a foundation on selling wonderful linen clothing, this blog gives you pointers on how to care for yours.
Beautiful fabrications, alluring styles, and gorgeous prints and colors are all components of the wonderful clothing line, Ralston, lovingly made in Switzerland.
The spotlight is on Trippen shoes, amazing handmade shoes from Germany for the diva who desires unique, head-turning footwear.