Saylor

and fostering a community-oriented approach while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and eco-friendly design practices.

Philosophy

Saylor's philosophy centers on empowering women through fashion that combines effortless style with modern femininity. The brand values inclusivity, community partnership, and transparency in the fashion industry. It embraces a relaxed yet polished aesthetic inspired by the independent spirit of Los Angeles and the urban edge of New York City. Saylor also prioritizes longevity in design, creating pieces with a long shelf life that customers can wear repeatedly in diverse settings.

Sustainability

Commitment: Saylor challenges the fashion industry's environmental impact by focusing on extending the life cycle of garments to reduce resource depletion. Approach: The brand emphasizes creating clothing with a long shelf life, using expertly sourced fabrics and eco-friendly design principles. Saylor also offers free carbon-neutral shipping to reduce its carbon footprint. Community: Saylor partners with organizations such as God's Love We Deliver, The Okra Project, The It Gets Better Project, and Stop AAPI Hate to support social causes alongside its sustainability efforts.

Founders

Jillian Shatken, Background: BFA graduate from Washington University in St. Louis (Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, 2007). She began her career at J.Crew, then worked at Dolce Vita overseeing a clothing line before co-founding Saylor in 2014. Jillian is deeply connected to her WashU community and values transparency and collaboration in the fashion industry.

Background

Saylor was conceived after Jillian Shatken's inspiring trip to Los Angeles, where she encountered a vibrant, female-led creative culture. Motivated to bring that energy to the East Coast, she launched Saylor in New York City in 2014. The brand quickly established a national presence, carried by boutiques and major retailers such as Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Revolve. Jillian's early career experiences at J.Crew and Dolce Vita provided her with design and business acumen, which she leveraged to build Saylor with a focus on sustainability and community engagement.

History

Founded in 2014 by Jillian Shatken, Saylor grew from a vision to merge California's laid-back style with New York's downtown cool. Jillian's background includes a BFA from Washington University and professional stints at J.Crew and Dolce Vita. The brand has since become known for its modern-feminine silhouettes and commitment to sustainability. Saylor has partnered with various social causes and expanded its retail footprint nationally. The name 'Saylor' was originally intended for Jillian's future daughter but was given to the brand instead, symbolizing the label as her 'true first-born.'