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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 10, 2012.

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Don't be scared! Dare to be SIMPLY YOU with a new women's collection by Simply Cecily

Simply Cecily is back with a new Spring 2013 collection!  This women's clothing line fuses the traditionally elegant nature of West African women’s style with the contemporary flair of American design. The collection includes 9 pieces that will be sold in boutiques throughout the country and online via Simply Cecily's website.  

Where we are

  • We bought the fabric for the collection during a recent trip to Dakar, Senegal.
  • The patterns and samples are currently being made at a manufacturing company in NYC.  
  • Simply Cecily's website is currently being designed and will be launched September 2012.
  • The next step is to shop the collection around to boutiques throughout the country and then we will go into production in November 2012.

This is where we need your support.  The pre-production and production costs are extremely high!  Each pattern and sample cost $400 times 9 designs... we're talking a nice pretty penny!  The money raised through Kickstarter will go towards the direct costs of producing the new line just in time for spring 2013.  

Kickstarter Gifts

We have some lovely gifts for your support.  The pieces in the collection will be available February 2013. The limited edition tote bag and lappa (wrap skirt) will only be available through the Kickstarter campaign.  So don't miss out!

Limited Edition Simply Cecily lappa (wrap skirt) available immediately only through the Kickstarter campaign.
Limited Edition Simply Cecily lappa (wrap skirt) available immediately only through the Kickstarter campaign.
Limited edition Simply Cecily tote bag only available through this Kickstarter campaign.  Available: September 2012
Limited edition Simply Cecily tote bag only available through this Kickstarter campaign. Available: September 2012
Spring 2013 Collection Choice #1:  Floor length gold dress with plunge neckline
Spring 2013 Collection Choice #1: Floor length gold dress with plunge neckline
Spring 2013 Collection Choice #2:  Purple and yellow blazer with sleeves that can be worn straight or cuffed.  Please note that this blazer will be available in an equally beautiful fabric!
Spring 2013 Collection Choice #2: Purple and yellow blazer with sleeves that can be worn straight or cuffed. Please note that this blazer will be available in an equally beautiful fabric!
Check out that lining!
Check out that lining!
Spring 2013 Collection Choice #3:  Turquoise top with pleated collar and mermaid style skirt.
Spring 2013 Collection Choice #3: Turquoise top with pleated collar and mermaid style skirt.
Check out the back!
Check out the back!

INTERNATIONAL Backers:  Please add $20 for shipping costs.

Special thanks to those who made this Kickstarter campaign possible:  Ali Bavugamenshi (video editing), Vincent Williams (videography), Junior Ntakirutimana (Photography), Tausha Marshall (Model) and Siccola Clark (Make-up).

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Jul 10, 2012 - Aug 10, 2012

  • Pledge $10 or more

    14 backers

    Special shout out on Simply Cecily's (SC) website AND autographed photo of a featured design in SC's Spring 2013 Collection

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    33 backers

    Receive a Simply Cecily tank top AND a special shout out on SC's website

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    20 backers

    Receive a limited Edition SC Lappa (wrap skirt) AND SC Tank top AND a special shout out on SC's website

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    2 backers All gone!

    LUNCH TIME SPECIAL: CUSTOM-MADE SKIRT!! This reward is available August 1st only from 12noon to 2pm.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    3 backers Limited (7 of 10 left)

    Receive a Limited Edition SC Tote Bag AND SC tank top AND a special shout out on SC's website

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $200 or more

    5 backers Limited (5 of 10 left)

    Receive a Limited Edition SC Tote Bag AND Limited Edition SC Lappa (wrap skirt) AND SC tank top AND special shout out on SC's website

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $250 or more

    5 backers

    Your choice of 1 of 3 SC Spring 2013 Collection designs AND Limited Edition SC Lappa (wrap skirt) AND special shout out on SC's website

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers

    Your choice of 2 of 3 SC Spring 2013 Collection designs AND Limited Edition SC Lappa (wrap skirt) AND special shout out on SC's website

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers

    Receive three SC Spring 2013 Collection designs AND Limited Edition SC Lappa (wrap skirt) AND SC tank top AND a VERY SPECIAL acknowledgement on SC's website

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    0 backers

    Exclusive in-person preview of the entire Spring and Fall 2013 SC collection AND Free dinner with Designer Cecily in your choice of Washington DC or Chicago AND 3 SC Spring 2013 Collection designs AND Limited Edition SC Lappa (wrap skirt) AND VERY SPECIAL acknowledgement on SC's website

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013