For those of us who need
all the male staff or all the
groomsmen to match our
wedding colors on our special
day, we should look no further than
Gigi. Custom bow ties Handmade by
Gigi is that special and unique touch
that many brides desire for their
special day.
Owner and artist, Jennifer Eubanks,
offers a wide array of options for
brides to dress her bridal party. As
a South Carolina native, Jennifer’s
southern charm is demonstrated
through her ability to customize
accessories for any occasion. I had the special privilege of
corresponding with Jennifer to learn
a bit more about her recently started
business and just how much fun she
is having. There’s little doubt this
southern charmer will continue to
guide Gigi further down the road of
success.
Urbanette Magazine:
Handmade
by Gigi offers an array of handmade
items. Tell us a little bit about those
and the favorite ones you make and
distribute.
Jennifer Eubanks:
We began with
a focus on pre-tied toddler bow ties
and hair bows, mostly because of my
love for dressing up my 2 year old
son and 3 year old niece in matching
accessories. We very quickly grew in
order to meet the demand for adult
bow ties, suspenders, pocket squares,
bridesmaid sashes, and our newest
item cummerbunds. If I was forced
to pick a favorite item it would have
to be the adult self-tie bow tie in silk
dupioni. I just love a well dressed
man, and it’s hard to beat a silk bow
tie.
Urbanette:
Tell us how your
handmade items have provided
brides with a new and different theme
for their weddings:
Jennifer:
Since our products are
made to order, our company allows
brides to have exactly what they want
and how they want it. We work with
them to find the perfect fabrics and
patterns. Brides have a vision and
overall ‘feeling’ they are trying to
achieve with their colors and patterns.
Knowing that someone specially made
something for you, or your wedding
party makes it that much more
special.
Urbanette:
One last thing; How
did you come up with the name
“Handmade by Gigi”??
Jennifer:
Well, I wanted people to
know that each item is made by
myself with my complete attention,
and thus they are “handmade”.
As for Gigi… When my nephew
was learning to talk he couldn’t
pronounce “Jenny” and it came out
Gigi! The monkier stuck and that’s
what my family calls me now.
To get your own handmade ties, please
visit www.handmadebygigi.com
