Symbology

Symbology making fair trade sexy with their bohemian style. The brand merges artisanal fabric techniques with fashion forward designs to create one-of-a-kind items connecting women in a global community.
Symbology strives to be a body positive brand by choosing fabrics and styles that are flattering on a wide range of body types. Each collection showcases a series of motifs and symbols that are imbued with meaning, reflecting the deep heritage behind the piece. Many cultures in disparate parts of the world, throughout different eras, have used strikingly similar motifs in their art forms — a reflection of our shared humanity, which founder Marissa Heyl used as inspiration to name the company Symbology.
Symbology uses fashion as a platform to empower women, preserve handmade crafts and provide sustained employment and fair wages to marginalized artisans. Each piece is handcrafted by women artisans in developing countries using traditional fabric techniques like block printing, tie dye and embroidery. Through sustained work opportunities and involvement in the design process, their artisan partners can affect change not just in their own lives, but our world.
Their U.S.-based team custom designs fabrics and garment styles to create a truly unique piece — one that celebrates cultural art forms that tell a story of empowerment for both its maker and wearer. The brand chooses silhouettes that flatter all body shapes and offer inclusive sizing, bringing confidence (and often lots of compliments) to those wearing. Besides finding clothing for women of all sizes, Symbology also creates a unique collection of beautiful affordable wedding dresses with a boho chic style.