Sailor Rose is no Second Hand Rose!

Old pillowcases. Outdated bedspreads. And… feed sacks? These items usually inspire a charity donation or a rummage sale, but for Kirsty Mogensen, creator of Sailor Rose, pillowcases inspired a tailor’s vision. After having her daughter, Kirsty found herself drawn to children’s clothes made from non-conventional fabric — old tee shirts, pillowcases, and yes, even the feed sacks. “Not only did I find these inspiring for their beauty,” she says, “but for their ingenuity and that they retained a history.”

Kirsty’s love for vintage and reusable clothing transformed —presto!— into the company Sailor Rose, which provides quality children’s wear designed specifically for play. Sailor Rose fabrics don’t fade and the dresses, which can be worn with or without pants, depending on the weather and activity, are incredibly comfortable and roomy.

Take, for example, the Red Paisley Print Romper, $140.00 retail. This playful number has practical shorts for climbing trees and hanging from monkey bars, and a pocket in the front for whatever rocks or flowers the child may collect. The Pillowcase Dress, $125.00, a staple of Sailor Rose, is another fantastic option. This dress is comfy and spacious, like (no surprise here) a pillowcase. Sailor Rose’s newest style is the Box Pleat Dress, $190.00, which is whimsically designed to resemble a painter’s smock. The confetti-printed cloth is cut in an easy, flexible A-line contour with straight sleeves. The neck of the dress is round with box pleats, and the dress features beautiful white shell buttons up the back.

All Sailor Rose products are proudly made in the USA, and the company adheres to the Fair Labor Act, and keeps production close to home, which is New York City. Sailor Rose also works hard to honor Mother Nature by minimizing its carbon footprint. Clearly, Sailor Rose is an exemplary company that makes exceptional, ethical products.

Be part of the Sailor Rose voyage: www.sailorrose.com