Recherche Clothing

Located in nearby Ashland

RechercheClothing.com | 383 E Main St, Ashland

RECHERCHE is not only a business name but the literal definition of the exotic and refined pieces I have been able to create over the last 10 years. The pieces are handmade, elegant designs, specially made to compliment your silhouette, all created in support of local businesses with unique textiles selected with care. You can find anything from everyday staples (some options a bit spicier) all the way to one-of-a-kind garments curated for a special event.

My passion for local businesses came from growing up on an island in Alaska that had very limited resources. We had immigrated from Czech, and at a young age I watched my mom make or alter most of my clothes, that's when I started to really see what was possible through fashion. I began up-cycling clothing from the local thrift store and creating my own designs.

My first big move landed me in the hustle and bustle of San Francisco, working side by side with other creatives as I lived in a co-op. I vividly remember our various skills, the rush of creativity, getting different perspectives, teaching each other various crafts, and growing together... it was my "community."

There were times when it felt hard, and then there were times when someone would donate a whole role of stretch lace fabric — that changes an entire small business's future. I didn't see anyone creating what I had a vision for, I saw collections being inaccessible and then timeless pieces being cycled out. I saw an opportunity —

I wanted to provide reliability for the staples that you will keep coming back for, and playful ingenuity for the pieces that you step out of your box for — and I truly feel that is represented in my designs.

After seeing what was possible in all the places I have lived I am excited to see what is yet to come, to grow and inspire through my pieces while keeping fashion in the local economy, and bringing my brand on this journey in the Rogue Valley. I have recently expanded to alterations for caregiver facilities and those in need of alterations locally. Everything is available on line at RechercheClothing.com or in person in Ashland. gp