Hi!
My name is Leea and I’m the owner of Swingbird Fashions LLC (formerly CheriseDesign). I’m a clothing designer by education, but I’ve been sewing ever since I was old enough to use a sewing machine. My passion is to make beautiful clothes that fit perfectly making their wearer look and feel fabulous. I thrive for good quality in material and technique, clothes that catch your eye. My style is very feminine and classic, but with a modern twist. I started CheriseDesign in 2007 in Finland, but when I moved to the USA in 2017 I wanted to rebrand my business becoming Swingbird Fashions LLC.

I became interested in Vintage Fashions in my early 20s when I started getting tired of the ever accelerating cycle of fast fashion. The silhouettes, the beautiful and feminine cuts of the clothing and the quality of the fabrics and craftsmanship appealed to me, and I wanted to be able to recreate that. I’ve been collecting books and magazines from my favorite eras from the 30’s through 50’s for inspiration and always strive to become more and more familiar with the characteristics of those eras.

All the items in my shop are made by me in small numbers to ensure high quality and uniqueness. Most items can also be made in other sizes, colors, prints and fabrics to match your needs. I’m also more than happy to design something just for you or make your own designs come to life.