Meet Natalie, founder and owner of The Fold— also a style maven, dog lover (and dog mom to Marni), wellness fanatic, and female empowerer. With the goal of bringing advanced contemporary designers to her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, she opened The Fold in 2016. Prior to that, Natalie had practiced law as a judicial clerk for four years, while running her fashion blog and wardrobe styling business on the side.
She decided to leave the legal field and pursue a career in fashion in 2013, when she moved away from Omaha to a variety of cities (Kansas City, Fayetteville, and NYC), learning the ropes of the designer fashion industry. Eventually, she moved back to Omaha and saw a need for a similar boutique in her hometown— one that would bring a modern, thoughtful, and elevated approach to womenswear to the Nebraska market.
Beyond the designer clothing, Natalie’s mission is to inspire her clients to discover their own unique sense of style. Read on to see what she has to say about her favorite music, personal style, and her message to all of you.
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What are the first 3 things you do each morning?
Try to avoid looking at my phone— usually doesn’t happen :)
Take Marni for a walk and get some vitamin D
Hydrate— water with lemon
What book or podcast are you currently enjoying?
I’ve been on a wellness kick lately and have been loving The Skinny Confidential for that content.
Top 3 artists on your Spotify right now?
Bleachers, Tep No, and Léon
Who was your biggest influence?
My babcia (Polish for grandma)— she was from Poland and passed away right at the beginning of the pandemic. The strongest person I’ve ever known.
What is your mantra or favorite quote?
“Where do the mermaids stand? If you can answer that question you can build a school, a nation, or a world on it.” — excerpt from Robert Fulghum
What are you most passionate about?
Helping women express themselves through their own unique sense of style.
What's one thing people may not know about you?
I am an attorney. I used to practice law, but left that career for fashion. My love for the fashion industry runs deep!
What are you wearing when you feel the most powerful/confident version of yourself?
When I want to feel the most powerful/confident version of myself, I would wear an interesting pair of pants or denim, a great heel, and a unique blazer (probably all Tibi).
Define your personal style in 4 words.
Feminine with an edge.
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