Katherine Schwarzenegger Drops New Collaboration With Cleobella, Inspired by Family and the Holidays
Cleobella, the bohemian Southern California brand founded by Angela O’Brien, has launched a second capsule with Katherine Schwarzenegger in time for the holidays.
“It’s inspired by my favorite family memories and stems from the places where they are made, the home,” Schwarzenegger told WWD in an exclusive statement. The 33-year-old daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver shares two daughters with husband Chris Pratt.
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“From decorating holiday cookies in the kitchen with my girls, to heartfelt conversations around the dinner table, my favorite moments are the ones spent with loved ones,” she went on. “This special holiday collection features neutral colors and textures that can transition easily from season to season. I hope each piece can be shared, loved and cherished for generations. I’ve been making a conscious effort to shop sustainable and love that I can trust where and how Cleobella makes their designs. I also love supporting a woman-owned company that truly cares about their makers and supporting the planet. The more I learn about the heart and effort that goes into each piece, the more I am amazed by the process.”
Cleobella, headquartered in Huntington Beach, Calif., focuses on sustainable and ethical practices. According to the company, they work to ensure fair wages, safe and hygienic work environments. Their cotton is organic, certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard, and sourced from farmers in South India. A “majority” of their products are made from plant-based or renewable fibers and able to be recycled into new materials. They also have a give-back element, working with organizations that include Girls Inc., One Tree Planted and Ibu Foundation.
“Katherine’s natural embodiment of feminine strength perfectly aligns with Cleobella’s core values, a quality that resonates throughout the collection,” O’Brien said. “Cleobella’s relationship with Katherine grew organically from her discovering and loving the brand and has led to this second collaboration with her. We are beyond grateful for her partnership and continue to be impressed with professionalism, creativity, and joy she brings to everything she touches.”
For their first collaboration, O’Brien and Schwarzenegger released matching dresses and accessories for women and kids, showcasing a lilac floral print. This new release keeps the “mommy and me” theme and includes loungewear and home goods in new, fall-leaning prints. Sizes range from XS to XL for women and 12 months to seven years old for kids, priced between $68 for an oven mitt set and $398 for a “weekender” bag. It launches Wednesday at cleobella.com.
“One of my favorite parts of having daughters is being able to have mommy and me matching moments and that’s why we designed this collection to have minis to all the outfits. I can’t wait to match my girls for a holiday party or lounging around the house over the cozy holiday season,” Schwarzenegger added.
“Katherine was not only the muse for this collection, but also helped elevate each piece thinking through the function and each fit,” O’Brien said. Those details included incorporating hidden pockets and designing the looks to be bra-friendly, while flattering for all body types. “She worked through every stage of the design process including the fitting and was inspired by all the places she has considered home.”
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