THE STORY
Purple Rain Adventure Skirts was founded by Mandy ‘Purple Rain’ Bland in 2014. During a 2012 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail Mandy was inspired to try hiking in a skirt. Unable to find what she wanted, she went about designing her own. Hacking up an old pair of convertible hiking pants, adding a comfortable waistband and some pockets, Mandy then headed back out on trail testing the design on the PCT that following summer.
That experiment became a movement.
The business began as a side hustle on a dining room table and has evolved to a full time career. The skirts are still proudly made in Oregon and Mandy handles all emails directly, providing an intimate customer/owner connection unrivaled by big box stores. Mandy continues to find inspiration for new designs while hiking and adventuring with her son.
Today, every Purple Rain Adventure Skirt, Dress, and Kilt is proudly sewn in Oregon — gear built for people who value comfort, durability, and the freedom to adventure their own way.
Purple Rain Adventure Skirts is dedicated to providing people with performance apparel that inspires the freedom of adventure without compromising style or function. We believe that hiking gives us the strength to take on life's challenges. The wilderness we trek through teaches us to find peace and perseverance in a hectic world. Purple Rain Skirts encourages others to take comfort in the natural world, find their inner strength, and to simply live.
Now put it in your pocket, and let’s go hiking.
THE STORY
Purple Rain Adventure Skirts was founded by Mandy ‘Purple Rain’ Bland in 2014. During a 2012 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail Mandy was inspired to try hiking in a skirt. Unable to find what she wanted, she went about designing her own. Hacking up an old pair of convertible hiking pants, adding a comfortable waistband and some pockets, Mandy then headed back out on trail testing the design on the PCT that following summer.
That experiment became a movement.
The business began as a side hustle on a dining room table and has evolved to a full time career. The skirts are still proudly made in Oregon and Mandy handles all emails directly, providing an intimate customer/owner connection unrivaled by big box stores. Mandy continues to find inspiration for new designs while hiking and adventuring with her son.
Today, every Purple Rain Adventure Skirt, Dress, and Kilt is proudly sewn in Oregon — gear built for people who value comfort, durability, and the freedom to adventure their own way.
Purple Rain Adventure Skirts is dedicated to providing people with performance apparel that inspires the freedom of adventure without compromising style or function. We believe that hiking gives us the strength to take on life's challenges. The wilderness we trek through teaches us to find peace and perseverance in a hectic world. Purple Rain Skirts encourages others to take comfort in the natural world, find their inner strength, and to simply live.
Now put it in your pocket, and let’s go hiking.
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