After the birth of her daughter, new mom Monica Royer wanted to know the clothing touching her daughter’s skin came from the most trustworthy fabrics available. When she couldn’t easily find those products, she decided to make them herself. Her experience advising with her brother, Andy Dunn, Founder of Bonobos, combined with her passion for fashion and dresses inspired her to build Monica + Andy.
Where: Catapult Chicago, 227 W Monroe Street, Suite 5200
When: September 26th, 6:00-8:30 PM
What Else: Beats, Eats & Treats Provided
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Monica Royer is the founder, CEO, and main mom behind-the-scenes at Monica + Andy, a digitally native vertical brand offering organic essentials for kids and babies. After her daughter was born in 2010, Royer, a first-time mom, looked everywhere for a cohesive collection of quality, organic baby clothes married with exceptional customer service. When she couldn’t find what she was looking for,…
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