Meet Our Founder & CEO
Our parent company, F.L. Malik, was founded in the year 1986 by the epitome of intelligence & beauty, Frances Lynn Malik. The brand name you know & love, Ivy Jane, began in the year 1993 once her greatest inspiration was born, her beloved daughter Ivy Jane. The Ivy Jane collection reflects the adventure of life we can all experience when see through a forever young mind.
Frances' inspiration also greatly stems from her mother's heritage, which was significantly imprinted on her at a young age. Her mother's family, who were members of the Osage Indian Tribe, were heavily influenced with embroidery & embellishments, which has been carried throughout her designs for the past 30 years. In addition to Frances' daughter & mother's key roles in her inspiration, she's also inspired by the beauty she finds in her personal life; Such as music, media, vintage pieces, and more. Frances created a brand identity that entails innovative designs that are curated for the modern individual. By seamlessly blending classic elegance with contemporary trends, she curates pieces that embody the essence of family ties & individual style.
The company mission for Ivy Jane is to empower women to feel confident, beautiful, and be unapologetically themselves. Frances believes that, "clothing heavily reflects our emotions" & should be worn with pride & boldness in a uniquely individual way. This mission can be widely viewed through her innate attention to detail & thoughtful design.
Meet The Family - Brands
Ivy Jane
Ivy Jane is named after our CEO's beloved daughter, Ivy Jane. This collection includes a multitude of one of a kind tops, bottoms, & outerwear.
Who IS Ivy? "She's bright & colorful, quirky & fun. She seems to be everyone's friend & she's usually a bit late, but who cares? I know she saw something interesting on the way & she can't wait to tell me about it"
Uncle Frank
Uncle Frank is named after our CEO's loving father, Frank Malik. This collection includes a variety of novelty dresses for any occasion.
Who IS Frank? "He's easy going & generous. He always seems to find the good in everyone & consistently has something funny or positive to say about everything"
Sister Mary
Sister Mary is named after our CEO's beloved sister, Mary Jane Malik. This collection includes all things Mexican-inspired, highly embroidered tops & bottoms.
Who IS Mary? "She's outgoing & creative, unapologetic, & true to herself. She can turn any situation into an unforgettable adventure & she's not even trying"
A Message From Ivy
She wrote, "To have the creative spirit and maintain the crazy life she (Frances) has is simply unbelievable. I couldn't imagine a stronger woman in my life...other than my grandmother, Wanda. My grandma supported five young daughters in South Texas on a postal worker salary and a cotton field that every daughter would help harvest. Wanda taught her daughters that she would do anything to make her children succeed..." and when, "Frances wanted to go to design school when the odds were financially against them, she pushed for my mom to make her dreams come true no matter what!"
Ivy continues on to write that, "Super heroes don't have capes. They are women like these who have fought all their lives to live out their dreams and to ensure the dreams of their children. I am truly honored to be apart of that legacy! I'm so proud of both of y'all and I'm proud to have those same "bohemian" dreams!"
In Loving Recognition of Past Brands
Cousin Earl
Cousin Earl was the previous, online & in-store, retail brand for Ivy Jane. Cousin Earl was named after our CEO's loving, witty, selfless, & steadfast husband of many years, Cecil Earl Cotton. Cecil supports & encourages Frances to this day, to continue pursuing her dreams & is known to always be willing to lend a helping hand wherever he can.
Aunt Wanda
Aunt Wanda was a previous 'casual to cocktail' collection that featured elevated solids. This collection was named after our CEO's kind, selfless, hardworking, & beautiful mother, Wanda Virginia Malik. Although this collection is no longer, Wanda's unforgettable inspiration lives on throughout Frances' other brands & designs.
