Meet Your Dressmaker

Christy B.

Chief Creative Officer

"Everyday we get to come to work and create beautiful things in a beautiful way"

Christy is our namesake and co-founder. Her love for vintage dresses and modern styling results in beautiful, unique designs.She spends most of her time hiking and with her family when she is not designing.

Teresita C.

Quality Control

“Cada prenda que ellos compran tiene mi bendición y Amor” “Every garment they buy has my blessing and love”

Teresita’s kindness goes into every dress we make. She is the last person to check and make sure the dresses meet our quality standards. She also blesses every dress she inspects. She loves spending her free time at the beach or in the mountains around Los Angeles.

Valeria T.

Production Coordinator

“I love working alongside so many strong women”

Valeria makes sure production is running smoothly in every single detail - from design to shipping and everything in between! She spends her free time giving her plants and dogs some TLC.

Dorrie B.

Design Patternmaker

“The dresses are being sewn with dignity”

Once Christy thinks of a new design, Dorrie makes a pattern based for it. She is essential for the sampling process and makes sure the dresses fit correctly. When she is not working, she spends as much time outside as possible.

Tori A.

Marketing & eCommerce

“It is so nice to work in a place where you can witness firsthand every step of the production process”

Tori is our marketing guru. She oversees everything from growing our community, honoring our customers, exploring new marketing channels, and making sure our website offers the best experience it possibly can.

Pedro T.

CEO of Anteliza

“I put passion into all the work I do at Christy Dawn”

Pedro is the head of the factory side of Christy Dawn’s operations. He is always busy, keeping everything organized, timely and high-quality. All of his employees love his compassion and understanding and especially value learning new skills from him. He spends his time outside of work with family, enjoying the outdoors.

Elvy M.

Finisher

“Hay un buen ambiente y los patrones son muy buenas personas” “There is a good environment and the bosses are great people”

Elvy puts the final touches on our dresses. She presses each seam, attaches the Christy Dawn label. She loves spending free time with her daughter and playing soccer.

Elmer S.

Cutting Department

“I am very grateful because Christy Dawn has opened so many doors for me” “Estoy muy agradecido porque Christy Dawn me han abierto muchas puertas”

Elmer uses Jess and Dorrie’s patterns to cut our fabric and organizes the pieces to be sewn. He spends his time outside of work at the gym and loves to motivate other members to reach their goals.

Cristobal P.

Single Needle Machine Operator

“I love the people I work with” “Me encantan mis compañeros de trabajo”

Cristobal is one of our talented dressmakers. He uses the single needle machine to sew together all the individual pieces of our dresses. He loves learning new sewing techniques and honing his skills. He spends his time outside of work with his family at the beach or in one of our city’s beautiful parks.

Simeon A.

Overlock Operator

“I like the environment at Christy Dawn and the beautiful styles we make”

Simeon is the first person to start sewing the dress. He uses the overlock machine to stitch the skirts and other simple seams on our dresses. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his daughter.

Jess M.

Technical Designer

“Working at Christy Dawn stretches my mind to find new ways to honor each other”

Jess works closely with Dorrie and Christy to make patterns for each design. She uses her talents to ensure our dress flatters a range of body shapes. When she is not working, she loves all things crystals, tarot, Reiki and herbal.

Alana R.

Head of Customer Service

“I love talking to customers, they are so kind and personable with me. It often feels like I’m just emailing with friends”

Alana supports our customer community. She answers all your questions and hears your concerns. From giving design ideas to advocating for more sizes, she is always keeping our customers in mind. She’s creative and loves to write poetry and makes macrame art in her free time.

Antonio P.

Single Needle Machine Operator

“I like how the bosses at Christy Dawn treat their employees well” “Lo que más me gusta trabajando para Christy Dawn es como los patrones tratan bien a sus trabajadores”

Antonio is one of our talented dressmakers. He uses the single needle machine to sew together all the individual pieces of our dresses. He is a new father and appreciates our customers for supporting families like his.

James B.

Photographer

James is the man behind all of our beautiful images. His thoughtful eye captures the beauty of our dresses and community. He spends his time outside of the office with his wife and twin daughters.

Jennica A.

Graphic Designer

“All of our problem solving is filtered through the lens of honoring Mother Earth”

Jennica is the woman behind our beautiful journal, email and web page designs (including this one). She also created custom Christy Dawn fabric prints. She loves to find unique thrift store treasures and go on hikes with her dogs.

Katrina L.

Copywriter

“It’s really inspiring to see all the designs come to life from start to finish”

Katrina does it all. Although her focus is on our journal, she also schedules photoshoots and helps with customer service. She is an amazing writer and has written five books (so far) for young adults!

Bridgett B.

Inventory Manager

“I love the girls I get to work with here. We know how to work as a team and help each other”

Bridgett ensures that everything is accounted for and that we are staying on top of orders. Bridgett is creative and enjoys painting, drawing, and journaling.

Keyris

Buttonhole and finishing

“I love the love the Christy Dawn team gives day by day” “Me gusta el apoyo y el amor que nos dan dia a dia”

Keyris has a keen eye for detail and makes sure every dress meets our quality standards. She puts her love in all the pieces she works on and is always finding new opportunities to help in the factory.

Dinorha F.

Shipping Supervisor

“I love the positive vibes at Christy Dawn”

Dinorha ensures the shipping department is running smoothly. She puts great care into beautifully packaging our dresses and ensures that all our dresses get to our customers on time. She has a daughter, and spends her free time with her and the rest of her family.

Virginia O.

Sample Maker

“I put all my love and delicacy in every garment” “Pongo todo el amor y delicadeza en cada prenda”

Virginia is the first seamstress to sew our new designs. Her exceptional and versatile skill set helps her turn Christy’s designs into reality. She loves to take care of her garden and spend time with her children and grandchildren.

Aras B.

Chief Executive Officer

“Everything Christy Dawn I do comes from that reciprocal relationship. I’m not perfect, Christy Dawn’s not perfect, but we are deeply committed to the process of life, harmony, and balance.”

Aras loves his work. Christy Dawn is very much an expression of something that comes from deep within his bones. He is always walking around the office and factory making sure everything runs smoothly. He is passionate about coming into an ever deepening intimate relationship with Mother Earth.

Angelica M.

Finishing

“En cada prenda pongo lo mejor de mi” “in every garment, I put the best of me”

Angelica puts the final touches on our dresses. She presses each seam and attaches the Christy Dawn label. She loves spending time at the beach with her children.

Alejandro F.

Single Needle Machine Operator

“I make dresses with peace of mind” “los vestidos son hechos con tranquilidad”

Alejandro is one of our talented dressmakers. He uses the single needle machine to sew together all the individual pieces of our dresses. He works hard to ensure that the dresses are of the highest quality and enjoys the benefits of working at Christy Dawn. He is an amazing dancer and spends his time outside of work dancing.

Pedro H.

Single Needle Machine Operator

“I put my whole heart in my work” “Fue trabajado con todo el corazón”

Pedro is one of our talented dressmakers. He uses the single needle machine to sew together all the individual pieces of our dresses. He thinks the dresses are beautiful and puts great pride in what he makes.

Ana P.

Single Needle Machine Operator

“Making dresses gives me joy” “La alegría que me da haciendo los vestidos”

Ana is one of our talented dressmakers. She uses the single needle machine to sew together all the individual pieces of our dresses. She thinks the Christy Dawn dresses are beautiful and loves being a part of creating them.

Martha M.

Sample Cutter

“I like everything I get to do with dresses. I love cutting samples for Christy Dawn.” “Me gusta todo lo que tengo que ver con vestidos. Amo cortar samples para Christy Dawn”

Martha cuts all of our sample dresses by hand. Her steady hand and eye for detail ensure the samples will turn out well. She is an avid gardener outside of work and is excited to be able to visit her parents for the first time in nine years.

Poly V.

Single Needle Machine Operator

“Disfruto mucho mi trabajo” “I really enjoy my job”

Poly is one of our talented dressmakers. He uses the single needle machine to sew together all the individual pieces of our dresses. He loves spending time with his friends outside of work.

Gilberto G.

Head Cutter

“Los hermoso estilos de Christy Dawn son muy buena calidad y muy bien diseñado” “The beautiful styles of Christy Dawn are very good quality and very well designed”

Gilberto is our head cutter. He is in charge of our large cutting and precisely cuts each of our dresses. He spends his free time in the outdoors around Los Angeles.

Lucas G.

Single Needle Machine Operator

“I am happy when I am working at Christy Dawn.” “Estoy feliz trabajando en Christy Dawn”

Lucas is one of our talented dressmakers. He uses the single needle machine and sews together all the individual pieces. He is always happy to come to work. He spends his weekends at church and is an avid reader.

Arasely C.

Finishing

“It feels like family at Christy Dawn” “Me siento como en familia”

Arasely works hard to make sure to check and press all the seams, add the Christy Dawn label and add any other finishing touches She has two kids and spends her time with them and the rest of her family when she is not working.

Jose H.

Single Needle Machine Operator

“Trabajo duro para hacer vestidos de alta calidad” “I work hard to make high quality dresses”

Jose is one of our talented dressmakers. He uses the single needle machine and sews together all the individual pieces. He likes the cleanliness of the Christy Dawn factory. Also, he loves playing soccer.

Pablo P.

Single Needle Machine Operator

“I love all the pieces I make at Christy Dawn” “Me encanta cada estilo de ropa que hago para Christy Dawn”

Pablo is one of our talented dressmakers. He uses the single needle machine and sews together all the individual pieces. He loves every garment he makes. He spends time with his family and at the gym when his isn’t working.

Rocio D.

Finishing

“I make dresses with great effort and love” “Hago vestidos con mucho esfuerzo y amor”

Maria puts the finishing touches on all of Christy Dawn dresses. She checks and presses the seams and adds the Christy Dawn label. When she is not working, she likes to spend time with her family and work on personal projects.

Maria V.

Single Needle Machine Operator

“I appreciate the confidence and support to me by the management to develop my skills at Christy Dawn”

Maria is one of our talented dressmakers. He uses the single needle machine and sews together all the individual pieces. She puts part of her life. She spends her time outside of work outside with her kids.