meet Caroline
With a dream of designing clothing from a young age, Caroline entered college in 2014 majoring in fashion design. Upon launching her blog LCB STYLEÂ during her freshman year, Caroline garnered an engaged following and put her design dreams on hold to pursue the digital marketing & visual side of fashion. Caroline has spent 10 years growing her digital brand and partnering with others to share their products and stories.
In 2019, Caroline moved to Palm Beach, Florida to immerse herself in fashion photography opportunities, finding her true style and unique point of view. Sketching, sewing, and designing clothes has always been a passion of Caroline's. Her design dreams have now become reality with the launch of Tillie.
the Name
"My love for fashion did not start with me, but it actually began with my Grandmother many, many years ago. A young girl who left home upon high school graduation to study fashion in college and found herself immersed in a world of dresses and beauty.
The year was 1955. Years later, she would have a granddaughter to share the stories of studying fashion, sewing dresses, traveling to the New York garment district, visiting designer ateliers, and attending a Dior fashion show.
My grandmother is an icon of 1950s style and grace. I can only hope Tillie, named after Quintilla, is a line that lives up to the beautiful life she has led."
our Process
SKETCHING
Each design begins as a sketch in Caroline's notebook, drawing upon inspiration from the beauty of Creation all around us, timeless silhouettes that captivate us, and vintage patterns from generations before us.
FABRIC SOURCING
A very diligent step in our process, where textures, colors, and patterns come to life. Caroline seeks to find high-quality, comfortable fabrics that will stand the test of time, enduring plenty of love and wear.
SAMPLING
The most time-consuming yet rewarding stage, where our garments take shape for the first time. After numerous rounds of fittings and edits, we arrive at the final design that will be included in our collection.
SEWING
Each Tillie design is skillfully sewn by our team of experts in the heart of the New York City Garment District- always ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail. Our team is committed to crafting garments that not only look stunning but also stand the test of time.Â
PHOTOSHOOT
Caroline is both the designer and photographer for our collections, giving her a unique opportunity to highlight the intricate details and artistry of each garment. This hands-on approach ensures that each photo captures the vision of the collection, revealing the passion and craftsmanship behind each design.
DELIVERY
After months of creative work, our most exciting moment is sharing these designs with you and delivering them to your doorstep- to hopefully bring sunshine to your wardrobe for many years to come!
Created in the Light
At Tillie, we aim to create original fashion designs that are “FULL OF LIGHT”. We hope that anyone who sees, touches, or comes in contact with our brand feels that warm, sunny, breath of fresh air feeling. The feeling we have come to know as God's light.
Designed in Palm Beach
Palm Beach is a sunny destination filled with endless history, style, and charm. Tillie garments embody the nostalgia, warm feel, and timeless elegance of Palm Beach.
Made in America
Caroline has always viewed and admired fashion as art— each piece unique and made with love. In creating Tillie, one thing we felt passionate about from day one was finding a production partner in the USA. By having a hands on approach to production, we can confidently say all Tillie styles are beautifully tailored, high quality, carefully crafted, and original pieces.
