The history of J.Marie begins with family heritage. With roots in Mexico, this origin provided the inspiration to create a modern line celebrating the classic styles of Central America. I have been a buyer for a women’s clothing boutique for nearly 20 years, but my dream has been to design a line of my own. My eye has always been drawn to embroidery – I was surrounded by this style growing up with women in my family wearing colorful, embroidered pieces reflective of their history. The beautiful flora and fauna of the region, combined with a respect for my family’s background, inspired me to create this collection in the first place.