Hi, I’m Maggie McLaughlin, the creative force behind Magg’s Rags, a sustainable fashion brand born and stitched in Pittsburgh! As a young artist passionate about individuality and eco-friendly design, I create one-of-a-kind handmade pieces that blend bold creativity with responsible practices. Inspired by art, color, and upcycling, my mission is to craft fashion that tells a story while making a positive impact on the planet.
Who is Magg’s Rags?
Maggie McLaughlin is a multimedia artist and designer currently based in Denver, Colorado. She launched her brand, Magg’s Rags, in 2017 with a vision to create handcrafted textile pieces that are one-of-a-kind and made to last a lifetime. A graduate of Penn State University, Maggie holds dual degrees in Marketing and Art, a combination that has allowed her to seamlessly blend her creative talents with a keen business acumen. Maggie’s work is characterized by its commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and sustainability. Each piece she creates is thoughtfully designed to stand the test of time and weaves together a story of secondhand textiles, further preserving their lifespans.
Born and raised just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Maggie often looks to her family for inspiration. Surrounded by artisans, interior designers, ceramicists, and woodworkers, Maggie was always tinkering and building alongside her father, brothers, grandpa, and many others. Growing up on her family farm, she learned to appreciate the beauty of nature, care for farm animals, and ultimately, let her imagination run wild. This is where she first started altering found objects and fell in love with all things handmade.
Maggie’s work challenges conventional ideas about fashion and waste, using what we have around us as inspiration for something new. Pushing the boundaries of traditional textile art, Maggie is a pioneer of her craft. Her quickly recognizable appliqué style has made waves within the sewing and upcycled fashion communities. Through brand collaborations, weekly website drops, and her drive for change, Maggie remains a fierce voice in the conversation around the fast fashion crisis. She believes her funky clothing can be the entryway into a broader conversation about change.
The future of Magg’s Rags remains exciting. Maggie plans to expand her brand into the realm of homewares and interior decoration, offering customers unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that can transform any space into a whimsical world.
Through Magg’s Rags, Maggie aims to connect with those who appreciate the value of handmade, lasting art. Her work can be explored further on Instagram at @maggs_rags. Contact the artist at MaggsRagsBusiness@gmail.com.
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