They say motherhood changes you. For supermom Solenn, aside from awakening so much joy in her, it made her rediscover old dreams and live out new ones she never thought she had. “I’ve always wanted to own a babywear brand.” The pull to develop her own line never left Solenn but after having her firstborn Thylane, it resurfaced stronger than ever. “Dreams only remain dreams if you don’t work for things and make it happen.”

Working with her sister-in-law made the project that much more special for Solenn. ”Anne and I see eye to eye so the ideas flow easily. She is also very easy to work with and I am always surprised about how hands-on she is.” Collaboration came naturally to the duo as they’ve always exchanged ideas on baby garments and already knew what they were looking for. Both Solenn and Anne were very present in the whole process from choosing the fabrics, picking out colors, to attending weekly meetings. After the whole ordeal of launching their first passion project together, the two feel closer than ever and are already giddy about future collections!

The project definitely kept Solenn busy throughout the pandemic. “It made me dream again. It made me meet new people.” Just like any other great project, it took a village to bring Tili Dahli to life. With the help of Roxanne Farillas and their team of go-getter women, the group worked to not only launch a clothing line, but establish a community for mothers. From its collaborative design process to its inclusive manifesto, so much of the brand’s makeup centers on connection and the healthy exchange of support between women.