"Life is about experiencing every moment—the good, the bad, the ugly, the beautiful. At JessaKae, we create dresses that help you feel and embrace all of life's experiences." - JessaKae Maddocks
Our Story
JessaKae was founded by Jessa and her partner Jordan in a basement in Draper, Utah, in 2016. Those early days are unforgettable, filled with folding dresses on the couch, building cardboard cities on the patio, and hauling massive USPS mail bags to the post office daily—often in a tiny FIAT. It was a lot of hard work, but it was also a lot of fun.
As operations grew, they expanded into the kitchen, replacing dining room tables with warehouse shelving. The space was affectionately dubbed “Jessa’s sweatshop,” as it wasn’t uncommon to open the front door and find 6-7 people inside, folding clothes and fulfilling orders.
Within a few months, the entire living space was dedicated to JessaKae. Before long, the brand moved into its first actual warehouse (it felt like angels were trumpeting that day). Despite the growth, those basement days remain some of the favorite memories.
Jessa has been an entrepreneur since high school, driven by an innate desire to forge her own path. When the opportunity arose to combine her two passions—photography and fashion—she seized it wholeheartedly.
Working in the fashion industry has not only fueled her creativity but also provided a therapeutic outlet in her battle with depression, a struggle she has faced for years. There's nothing she finds more fulfilling than helping people feel confident, express their personalities, and showcase their unique style through fashion.
Being able to focus on work that she is passionate about has been a profound blessing for Jessa, one for which she is truly grateful.
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This was so fun to read! I hope you write more posts about your life.
xoxo
I have always had the hardest time finding unique clothes that expressed my own personal taste without breaking the bank! Now my whole closet is JessaKae! Thank you!
I’ve ALWAYS wondered how you started out. You have such a beautiful company now, Jessa! Thank you Jessake for giving us a peak into what really goes into being THE MOST AMAZING company. I’ll never be able to thank you enough for the confidence you’ve given me for 3 years…and many more to come!