Texas Border Business
Luxury NYC-based womenswear brand Maison De Papillon is proud to announce its collaboration with Rio Grande Valleys’ Sustainable Luxury Swimwear brand, PALONDRÉ the Label, tea and wellness brand, Té Sana, and handcrafted goods brand, Z and Company, as part of their newest initiative, Project Gaia NYC.
The multi-brand concept store, carefully curated by Rio Grande Valley native Danielle Salinas and co-founder Shriya Bisht Misra, will feature purpose-driven brands and artists. Project Gaia’s mission is to influence meaningful connections and collaborations between global brands that share the ethos of sustainability and philanthropy. Founded and designed by 25-year-old Texas native and Mexican American Paloma Alexandre-Cantu,
PALONDRÉ the Label features eco-friendly, uniquely cut swimsuits that are created for women who choose excellent quality and longevity over trends.
Té Sana, which psychotherapist Dr. Lisa Cortez founds, develops organic and sustainably sourced tea and wellness products. Z and Company, which was founded by Sulema Thomas and is now a family-owned business, is handcrafted in McAllen, Texas, and creates chemical-free soy candles, deodorant, and skincare.
These Rio Grande Valley-based brands aim to create products that are luxurious and sustainable. By showcasing these brands and their merchandise at Project Gaia NYC, customers will be able to support Texans as they shop from these Rio Grande Valley entrepreneurs’ one-of-a-kind selections exclusive to our store and satisfy their every need.
“As a Rio Grande Valley native, it is my mission to inspire and help support young talent from South Texas, and I am proud to showcase them at Project Gaia NYC.”
– Danielle Salinas
The unique collaborative opened its doors on April 5 at their flagship retail space in the Flatiron District located at 57 West 21st St, New York, NY 10010.
