Photos: Dominique Powers

Outside you can find Jess Meany riding endless climbs in the Los Angeles heat, or trail running across the Verdugo Mountains. But once she’s back home, Jess creates new stories out of old ones - unique clothing pieces using reclaimed and recycled textiles.

It began on wheels

Jess has a background in cycling, doing road races across the East Coast while living in New York. After moving to California she found a new take on the sport and has been enjoying setting her own challenges. She’s always finding the newness in her approach to the rides she does, in her community, and herself.

More steps

For Jess, cycling has been her common red thread, centering her around friends and familiar places. Yet, its only part of the big picture. Over the last few years, running has become another platform for exploration in her surroundings an in herself.

“I am excited for 2025 to be a year where I can push myself in a few gravel and trail running events. I feel like there are a lot of cool events throughout Southern California where we can spend the weekend camping in the car, hanging out with friends, and discovering new roads and trails. For my brand, I have some surprises for next year but I am really looking forward to pushing myself into some creative ideas that I have had in the back of my mind for a while. These ideas include more menswear and unisex pieces, And I think really speak to my experiences here in California. “

- Jess Meany