The story of
Jenny VanVeen
Steve VanderVeen, once a professor to Jenny, un-earths her roots and shares her story of adventure as she discovered and chased her dreams; eventually bringing her to open Frances Jaye in Downtown Holland.
Frances Jaye offers conscious shopping for all people and their homes while striving to do good in our community. We believe in the power of clothing and beautiful objects as an avenue for self-exploration, expression and creativity. We love helping our customers find pieces that make them feel like their best selves.
To us, a retail space can be a place of community. We make it a conscious goal to serve all of our customers with the same interest, kindness, and respect. We look forward to interacting and sharing little pieces of our customer’s life with them one visit at a time. In 2021, we began donating 2% off our monthly sales to various charities we are inspired by. By supporting local initiatives financially and by word of mouth, we hope to foster a sense of allyship to organizations doing important work for our local community.
Our social and environmental impact matters to us. That’s why we prioritize finding brands that put ethical practices at the forefront of their mission. We believe that the future of our planet is dependent on the conscious retailer and consumer. We take care in curating products for our store and have active goals of improving this process continually as we grow. We are committed to bringing you timeless pieces that you will love and treasure for years to come.
Say hello to Summer with
Girlfriend Collective
Sustainable, ethical activewear made of old water bottles. New styles and colors of leggings, bras and bike shorts now in stock.
Welkom to our
Souvenir Shop
Whether you are a local or just visiting, we have several Michigan inspired goods that you can shop from - providing that nostalia and memory of a charming place.
clothing with a cause
It Is Well L.A.
A small company offering simple, timeless pieces you can enjoy every day of the year. Their collection is conceptualized, designed and ethically made in Los Angeles. They give 10% of proceed to their charitable partner, Generosity, to build clean water wells in communities in need. Each well they build together can help up to 500 people at a time - improving conditions for better health and providing greater opportunities for educational and economic growth.
Make it an easy breezy
Summer Style
When you think of dressing for hot Summer days what do you usually gravitate to? Not sure? Well we have been loving all of the French Terry and Organic Cotton Muslin pieces that have been arriving to the store. Discover the collection here!
Summer Collection of
Able Leather
ABLE is an ethical fashion brand that employs and empowers women as a solution to end poverty. They're deeply devoted to quality – both in the products they make and the quality of life they aim to provide. Able invests in, trains, and educates women so they can earn a living, break the cycle of poverty, and thrive.
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