Where Heritage, Vivacity, and Global Elegance Unite
OUR STORY
The House That Heritage Built
HODO - House of Dutchess Originals - represents more than fashion; it embodies the sacred matriarchal foundation of creativity where Heritage, Originality, Diversity, and Optimism converge. The House honors that timeless space where women have always gathered to create, nurture, and transform the world through their vision.
Rooted in Legacy, Inspired by Journey
House of Dutchess Originals was born from the stories whispered through generations - tales of strength, grace, and unshakeable spirit passed down from my ancestral matriarchs of Black American Southern origin. These women navigated life with dignity and style, understanding that how you present yourself to the world is how you claim your space in it.
As an American woman carrying this rich Southern heritage, I've spent my life collecting stories - from boardrooms to beaches while raising five wonderful children, from bustling international markets to quiet moments of creative reflection. Each experience has woven itself into the fabric of who I am, and ultimately, into every piece HODO creates.
HERITAGE -
The Wisdom
Our Heritage flows through bloodlines of resilience and uncompromising dignity. My ancestral matriarchs created beauty where others saw only struggle, understanding that style was never superficial - it was self-determination woven into every thread. HODO honors these women who dressed with intention, whose legacy lives in every garment we create.
Our Foundation
VIVACITY -
The Spirit
Vivacity is the irrepressible life force that transforms ordinary moments into celebrations. It's the fearless curiosity that led me from Southern roots to the French Riviera, the energy that turns simple fabric into statements of joy. This vivacity flows through pieces that make you feel alive the moment you put them on.
ELEGANCE - The Expression
True elegance is inherited, cultivated, and expressed through authentic living. It's the quiet confidence of a woman who knows her worth, the sophisticated ease born from the marriage of American boldness and French refinement. Our elegance has substance - beauty with purpose, luxury with legacy.
Three Facets of Modern Womanhood
HODO celebrates the multi-dimensional nature of the modern woman through three archetypal inspirations:
The Ancestral Matriarch - Embodying the wisdom and dignified power of our heritage
The Vivacious Spirit - Channeling the joy and spontaneity of life's adventures
The Global Sophisticate - Expressing the refined elegance born from worldly experience
From Southern Roots to the
French Riviera
Harmony in Diversity
House of Dutchess Originals seamlessly blends these influences, creating a harmonious collection that speaks to the modern woman's multi-faceted identity. Each piece embodies a different aspect of her personality, allowing her to express herself authentically. Whether she's channeling ancestral strength in our signature Cuban-style shirt dress, expressing vivacious spirit in our Pantini collection, or embodying sophisticated elegance in our silk kimonos - she's wearing her story.
Empowering Through
Attire
HODO empowers women to embrace their diverse selves. With every stitch and design, we encourage women to celebrate their heritage, express their vibrancy, and exude the elegance that comes from living authentically. This is more than fashion - it's the continuation of a matriarchal legacy through the language of luxury.
At the core of HODO's design house is a commitment to being a haven for fashion enthusiasts who value artistry, originality, and meticulous attention to detail. As an American fashion designer based in France, I bring the resort lifestyle to you year-round, creating pieces where fashion meets narrative, and every garment tells a story of heritage, strength, and boundless elegance.
Welcome to the House where your story becomes part of an unbroken chain of creative power, where every woman who wears HODO joins a sisterhood that spans generations and continents.
Dutchess
American Fashion Designer & Creator of HODO
Mougins, France