Perfect Pairings for Fall

What kinds of social events are you looking forward to this fall? Will you be gathering with friends and family? Going to a live performance? Entertaining at home? Traveling?

As we transition from a stay-at-home mode to getting out more, we’ll be looking for wardrobe updates that will elevate our style, while being adaptable enough to be styled in multiple ways, so you’ll be ready for any event — from casual at-home entertaining to a formal event.

Meet the hardest working wardrobe update ever: A distinctive handmade one-of-a-kind kimono that can be paired with everything from jeans and joggers to dressier pants and skirts to velvet palazzo pants, and everything in between. Not only will it serve you well during the holiday season, but throughout the winter and well into Spring.

Perfect for gatherings at home, swanky dinners out, concerts and parties — and the ideal travel companion for resort vacations and cruises. From coffee on the veranda to poolside lunches to nights on the town, your statement piece kimono will have you covered from morning to night.

The styling inspirations on our website will give you some ideas for your own wardrobe. Or, sign up for our free styling guide on the Styling Ideas page of our site for more options. You’ll be amazed at how adaptable a kimono can be. Available in a low hip jacket length, a longer above-the-knee tunic length, and a below-the-knee duster length to meet all of your wardrobe needs.

Shades of Things to Come

Anticipating the Vibrant and Colorful Days of Fall

A recent trip to a fabric show in Philadelphia was so inspiring and motivating to me. There's nothing quite like touching and feeling the rich nubby textures and seeing the vivid colors playing against each other. As I think about the new Fall Collection of kimonos we are about to debut in person, I smile just thinking of the gorgeous combinations of fabrics, colors and textures. Each piece a one-of-a-kind work of art.

We will be announcing some debut events soon, but in the meantime, please take a look at our Fall Collection pieces that are already on our website. If you see something you like, be sure to order it so you can try it on. Shipping and returns are free, so go ahead and order one or two of your favorites, so you can see how they make you look and feel. Since they each are a one-of-a-kind piece, you won't want to miss out on owning the one that you love.

We have also been working on three new designs for Spring 2022, and selecting the fabrics for that collection. There are a lot of good things coming your way!

Did you know that each one of our kimonos is named for a woman who has inspired or influenced us in some way? We wrote a little story about each of them that helps bring the unique personality of each kimono to life. Because each kimono features repurposed fabrics, there are layers of stories pieced together on each garment.

They each have a story of their own to tell that's almost as fascinating as your own. Some of the names are fictional -- and even some of their stories are compilations, but we think you'll recognize some of our cast of characters. Just click on any kimono in our online catalog to go to the story behind the piece. Which ones are your favorites?

Celebrating Every Woman's Story

The Four Pillars of the J.Mullin Apparel Co. Brand

When we started our company, I gave a lot of thought to what the J.Mullin Apparel Co. brand was to be all about. It was not a simple task. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that I needed to think about it some more. I had been sewing and creating apparel for quite some time, but the kimonos were a new endeavor, and I wanted to do it in a more professional way.

My husband, Bill, and I decided to hire a team of branding professionals to guide us through the process, which really helped us get to the core essence of our brand. With their help, we determined what we have to offer that is unique in the marketplace, who we want to serve specifically, and how we wanted to do it. Over a period of a few weeks, we zeroed in on four pillars or key values that are the foundation of everything we do, and we thought we’d share them with you:

We believe in living a life by your own design. We serve the woman who creates a life she loves, and does not hesitate to invest in herself. We call it the "Curated Lifestyle."

We believe in pursuing comfortable elegance. Our customer prefers apparel that is easy to wear while adding a new level of sophistication to her personal style. We call it "Elevated Ease."

We believe in reinvention and renewal. We incorporate carefully chosen repurposed fabrics into each of our garments, giving them a new story to tell. We call it "Sustainable Sophistication."

We believe in transformation and empowerment. Our garments transform a woman's personal style in a way that brings out her own unique story, empowering her to be more of who she is so she can be a powerful force for good. We call it, "One-of-a-Kind Woman."

We invite you to be a part of this journey! We will be asking for input on some new designs we are working on, and will be having a Launching Event this Fall.

In the meantime, use the form at the bottom of this page to be sure you are on the list to get our updates and announcements.

We look forward to seeing and hearing from you!

Joanne Mullin

Designer and Co-owner

J.Mullin Apparel Co.