Employee Profile

From multi-generational production employees, spouses, to long time friendships, and even mom, (and mom’s dog, Watson) Pandemonium Millinery continues to grow with a small team of people who wear many hats (sometimes, literally) and work very hard to make the brand successful.

Design Department

Leigh Young: Designer/Owner

Where are you from?
Seattle.

What are you currently obsessed with?
If you ask my husband, he would say work.

What are your 3 favorite Pandemonium products?
Bardot Coat, Fingerless Gloves, and Valerie Cap.

What are your 3 favorite fabrics?
Black Walnut, Desert Sand Crimson, Red Fox with Desert Sand Midnight Faux Fur.

What inspires your creativity?
Many things, but mostly the fabric itself. I don't sketch, but let the fabric guide me into what it wants to be.

If you were in a fire, and could grab only one thing, what would it be?
Cats...assuming my husband could get out on his own.

Office Staff

Christine "Kryssmilla": Office Manager Where are you from? I was a military brat born in Newport, VA. I lived in Okinawa, Japan from the age of 2 to 4. We moved to California where I finished kindergarten, then off to New York for 1st grade. Finally we made it to the Pacific NW where I have lived most of my life with a decade break in Chicago, IL. What interests you about ethical production? The understanding of what it takes to make a well-made garment with the use of quality materials, findings, and an experienced labor force. This knowledge allows the consumer to know exactly what it is they receiving when they invest in a higher quality vs. lower quality product. What are you currently obsessed with? Shoes! Oh Glorious Shoes! This obsession is permanent. What are your 3 favorite Pandemonium products? The Rowdie Hat, Neck Cowls, and the Bardot Coat. What are your 3 favorite Pandemonium fabrics? What? I can only pick 3? Black Walnut and Marble Palace Faux Fur and the Cotton Voile. And the Venetian. AND the Celestial Trellis.
David: Human Resources Where are you from? Another planet. What album do you currently play on repeat? "Love Resurrection" by Alison Moyet. What are you currently obsessed with? My cats. What are your 3 favorite Pandemonium products? Double-Size Throws, Neck Warmers, and Fingerless Gloves. What are your 3 favorite Pandemonium fabrics? Cozy Cable in Ash, Ebony Dream, and Khaki Faux Fur. What brought you to Pandemonium? My friend, Leigh Young.
Jennifer: Production Manager Where are you from? I was born at the hospital down the road and have lived here my whole life. I love the Evergreen State! What interests you about ethical production? Creating luxury items that aren't fur (and actually, for real, are NOT FUR). This seems like a kinder, more modern direction more companies should take. What are your 3 favorite Pandemonium products? The Naples Bag, Boot Toppers, and the Norma Jean Coat. What are your 3 favorite Pandemonium fabrics? Arctic Fox, Silver Stratus Faux Fur, and Cherry Cordial. I'm also in love with Alchemy. What is your favorite thing to do? Play games, watch T.V., read the news...anything with a cat on my lap. What brought you to Pandemonium? I had 2 jobs simultaneously fall through. I started cutting fabric here and quickly found that every job, class, and hobby I have ever had worked in perfectly here.
Jake: Quality Control What album do you currently play on repeat? Dr. Dre's "Compton" and "RTJ3" by Run the Jewels. Also "El Camino" by The Black Keys. What are you currently obsessed with? Bettering myself. What are your 3 favorite Pandemonium products? Throws, Infinity Scarves, and Vests. What are your 3 favorite Pandemonium fabrics? Birch, Silver Stratus, and Desert Sand in Crimson Faux Fur. If you were in a fire, and could grab only one thing, what would it be? My dog, Kitana. What brought you to Pandemonium? Working for an independent small business owner attracted me to the opportunity.

Sewing Department

Matilde: Sewing Lead Where are you from? From the Philippines. What album do you currently play on repeat? Listening to mellow music and love songs. What are your 3 favorite Pandemonium products? I like all of the large items we offer. What is your favorite Pandemonium fabric? Rosebud Black Faux Fur. What inspires your creativity? I enjoy the challenge of sewing. If you were in a fire, and could only grab one thing, what would it be? The fire extinguisher. What brought you to Pandemonium? Because I love sewing, one of my friends who worked here asked if I wanted to apply. Then I saw the product and was interested. Now I love it.
Kim: Throw Guru Where are you from? Vietnam. What are your 3 favorite Pandemonium products? Throws, Mittens, and Berets. What is your favorite thing to do? Sewing. What brought you to Pandemonium? I love to sew.
Martha: Feather Maven What album do you currently play on repeat? I like to listen to podcasts and non-fiction audio-books. What interests you about ethical production? Sustainability, slow fashion, fair trade, and the environment. What are your 3 favorite Pandemonium products? Infinity Scarves, Opera Capes, and all of our hats. What are your 3 favorite Pandemonium fabrics? Cozy Cable in Ash, Black Walnut, and Silver Stratus Faux Fur. What inspires your creativity? Magazines, street fashion, and movies. What is your favorite thing to do? Zumba.
Thao: Fox Fur Technician Where are you from? Vietnam. What album do you currently play on repeat? Love songs. What are your 3 favorite Pandemonium products? Fingerless Gloves, Mittens, and the Beanie Hat. What is your favorite thing to do? Anything! What brought you to Pandemonium? Comfort.