{"id":3527,"date":"2022-11-14T04:27:28","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T10:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/?p=3527"},"modified":"2024-11-23T11:27:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T17:27:49","slug":"sisters-in-style-calgary-designers-hilary-and-louanna-murphy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/eternal-3527-sisters-in-style-calgary-designers-hilary-and-louanna-murphy","title":{"rendered":"Sisters in Style: Calgary Designers Hilary and Louanna Murphy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hilary and Louanna Murphy are sisters, friends, and business partners. In 2010, they joined forces as designers to create Dreamboat Lucy, a handmade accessories and clothing company that found significant success after the sisters moved to Calgary. Learn more about their journey on <a href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/\">\u0441algarynka<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a04496b1779a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a04496b1779a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/eternal-3527-sisters-in-style-calgary-designers-hilary-and-louanna-murphy\/#Education\" >Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/eternal-3527-sisters-in-style-calgary-designers-hilary-and-louanna-murphy\/#Dreamboat_Lucy\" >Dreamboat Lucy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/eternal-3527-sisters-in-style-calgary-designers-hilary-and-louanna-murphy\/#Moving_to_Calgary\" >Moving to Calgary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/calgarynka.com\/en\/eternal-3527-sisters-in-style-calgary-designers-hilary-and-louanna-murphy\/#New_Ventures\" >New Ventures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education\"><\/span>Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The designers were born in Canada, on Prince Edward Island. They were always interested in vintage fashion. Redesigning old clothing was a pastime they enjoyed during high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Louanna graduated from the Costume Studies program at Dalhousie University in Halifax in the spring of 2006. She continued her fashion education at LaSalle College in Montreal, earning diplomas in Fashion Illustration and Computerized Pattern Design in 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2008, both sisters enrolled at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) in Halifax. Louanna studied fashion, while Hilary focused on jewelry design. During her studies, Hilary fell in love with creating jewelry, while Louanna became even more fascinated with vintage clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While still in school, the sisters began collaborating on design projects, which eventually led to the creation of Dreamboat Lucy in 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dreamboat_Lucy\"><\/span>Dreamboat Lucy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dreamboat Lucy\u2019s clothing can be described as a line of finely constructed pieces featuring an aesthetic silhouette that accentuates the figure, infused with rock-and-roll vibes and retro elements. Bold and vibrant colors are the centerpiece of their designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the jewelry, it is affordable, unique, and most importantly, handmade. By combining precious metals with various crystals and gemstones, most of Dreamboat Lucy\u2019s jewelry pieces are one-of-a-kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symbiotic relationship between the sisters is evident in Dreamboat Lucy\u2019s finished products. Hilary specializes in jewelry, while Louanna focuses on clothing. Their efforts merge to create a sleek yet feminine line that reflects their personalities and partnership in every way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an interview with <em>Avenue Magazine<\/em>, the sisters shared that working together as siblings feels natural. They often think alike. To ensure they don\u2019t forget their familial bond, they make time to do fun activities together, just as they did before starting their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <em>Notable Life<\/em>, they revealed that the best part of their work is seeing their designs come to life. However, the most challenging aspect is balancing various parts of the business and never being able to stop thinking about it. Running a business requires constant effort, leaving no room for days off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moving_to_Calgary\"><\/span>Moving to Calgary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2013, the sisters relocated to Calgary, where their fan base significantly expanded. They found new retail partners and took on more custom orders while continuing to ship their designs back to Prince Edward Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1159\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgarynka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/50\/2024\/11\/1-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgarynka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/11\/1-18.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.calgarynka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/11\/1-18-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/cdn.calgarynka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/11\/1-18-768x890.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.calgarynka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/11\/1-18-696x807.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That same year, they became finalists in the Mercedes-Benz Start Up program, which supported startups through business development training, workshops, cash prizes, and more. Dreamboat Lucy also gained recognition in prominent Canadian publications such as <em>Flare<\/em>, <em>Fashion Magazine<\/em>, <em>The Globe and Mail<\/em>, and <em>The Kit<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In October 2013, the designers showcased their S\/S 2014 collection at Toronto Fashion Week alongside seven other designers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Ventures\"><\/span>New Ventures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2017, Louanna launched her own brand in Calgary, Lou Atelier, specializing in handmade clothing and wedding dresses. Meanwhile, Hilary moved back to Halifax in 2019 with her newly formed family after six years in Calgary. She settled in a 19th-century home, where she established her workshop and continued creating jewelry for Dreamboat Lucy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hilary and Louanna Murphy are sisters, friends, and business partners. In 2010, they joined forces as designers to create Dreamboat Lucy, a handmade accessories and clothing company that found significant success after the sisters moved to Calgary. Learn more about their journey on \u0441algarynka. Education The designers were born in Canada, on Prince Edward Island. 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