Hey! Hey! Hey Beautiful People!

 

The BLACQSKIRT brand became a vision in 2005 when I found that the only way to satisfy my wardrobe was to create clothing that fit my body type. I'd been working in retail for over 10 years and understood that companies "tell people what to buy".  Since the offerings in the market did not serve my curvier physique, I partnered with my mother, Sybil Lyles. My mother's sewing experience dates back over 50 plus years, and so my apprenticeship began! We'd designed prom gowns and every day clothing in the past, so this new project would be easy.

Together, over the next 2 years we would design and develop a collection of A-line skirts and dresses. The goal: upset the market with stylish, timeless apparel that fit a curvier body type. We created our first black skirt in 2005; and by 2007 BLACQSKIRT, The Design House was official. We launched our website www.blacqskirt.com and also began selling at vendor curated events and pop-up locations in Philadelphia, DC and NYC.
 

In 2009, the company incorporated as, BLACQSKIRT Company, LLC; and in 2015 we leased our brick and mortar location in prominent

Mount Airy, Philadelphia.

We are a woman focused company, offering sizes from Small to 3X. Our company collections are a compilation of hand crafted & self manufactured goods, wholesale, and up-cycled garments. Our items are available for purchase at our Philadelphia store, online boutique and in any city we might pop-up! 

 

  xoxo -Sherri