Jordan & Madison Give Cut & Sew Another Meaning; They Create Fashionable Pieces Inspired By Different Cultures

Fashion and textile designers, Jordan Carey and Madison Poitrast-Upton, graduated from Maine College of Art and started a business while they attended the college which is called Loquat. Loquat is a fairly new venture and they have grown tremendously through their small collection of products including their top-selling handbags and facemasks. The skills they have obtained from college which have morphed into their own art and craft have truly gravitated towards the Maine community as people highly enjoy them. With help from their mentors including Jill McGowan and Kazeem Lawal, they come up with unique ways of standing out.They give back to the community by collaborating with other artists to showcase their culture, lifestyle, and passions. They also support women in Portland by providing them with menstrual products that they can't afford and don't have access to. Loquat will continue to grow and prosper and we all should be excited to see what the future holds for them.Please visit Loquat's website to view their products. Feel free to follow them on Instagram to get updates on new products and promotions. Also, please check out the featured musician of this episode, Patrick from Just Plain Jones. Currently, he is working on new music that will be launched this fall. Check out his tune For Everybody with Kyle Jamal on Spotify and iTunes. If you enjoyed this Makers of the USA episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Facebook. Please check out Makers of the USA's YouTube channel, Facebook and Instagram. Thank you all and stay safe and healthy.