Founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of five women, DÔEN is a women-run business offering collections inspired by a nostalgia for the coastal California of decades past. 

Informed by their years spent in the fashion industry which highlighted the lack of representation of women at the helm of fashion brands and the noticeable absence of an accessible, inviting, and beautiful brand that spoke to, empathized with, and listened to the customer, the Kleveland sisters were inspired to create something different. 

With thoughtful determination, Margaret and Katherine brought together a Collective of LA-based women-identifying creatives and business leaders, all equity owners, to launch DÔEN with the goal of creating a direct-to-consumer organization that put the woman first while continually honoring the true partnership of individuals who helped to build it. 

DÔEN launched in 2016, and is a digitally-led, multi-channel brand that connects directly with the community, priding itself on an online presence 
reminiscent of those days wandering through storied marketplaces for one-of-a-kind treasures, a transcendent experience where you can see, smell, feel and hear the brand’s story. Our collections are meticulously crafted, meant to be passed on for generations, and the clothes evoke a timeless whimsy and an unapologetic femininity. 


We’re collectively on a path of continual growth and industry innovation across all aspects of our business in order to uphold Our Values and honor our raison d'etre. To check in with our journey, visit our latest Impact Report.

DÔEN’s mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting women-identifying people in all aspects of our organization, 
supply chain, and community.

We partner with audited and certified ethical manufacturers around the world who share our vision and values to produce timeless, high-quality garments. Each year, we assess these partnerships to examine how we can better work to close the gender gap, advocate for equality at all levels of our supply chain, advance ethical manufacturing practices, and reduce our environmental impact. 

In January 2023, we published our strategic 2030 Roadmap, focused on reducing our carbon footprint and empowering our workforce across our value chain. The 2030 Roadmap takes a deep dive approach to the company’s existing practices and sets forth a blueprint for alignment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. To share details of our progress with our community, we release annual reports updating our community on the impact work accomplished in line with the goals laid out throughout the Roadmap.

The heartbeat of our storytelling, our Journals give us the chance to celebrate the women who continue to inspire us, speak to the genesis behind our collaborations, and shine a light on some of our brand partnerships and initiatives. A few of our favorites…