Fred Flather’s business is a family affair. The company’s name comes from Grandma Hilde Makoshey. “She was always herself, and we believe that’s how girls want to be.”
“DO GOOD. HAVE FUN!” FRED FLATHER TG’90 PROMOTES CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER IN HIS NEW CLOTHING LINE FOR GIRLS Career changer Fred Flather is one year into a new business venture: running Makoshey clothing company with his wife Kristen from their home in Illinois. The new Chicago-based company makes clothes that “keep up” with active, independent girls ages 6-14. Their positive messages inspire girls to confidently “be who you are and who you aspire to be” and “do what you love!” We talked with Fred about how the business began, the hurdles he has encountered along the way, and his formative experiences at Nashoba Brooks School.
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