About Us

Welcome to Nancy

My favourite place to be is in the mountains—and that’s where the idea for Nancy began. I grew up skiing at Mt Robert, a small ski field near Nelson with no chairlifts, just rope tows and a two hour hike to get there. It was a really special place, full of amazing people, second hand skis, and homemade outfits. Mum was a sewing teacher and made all our ski gear—from putties to puffer jackets—and so from an early age I was inspired to sew my own clothes.

I spent my twenties working in the outdoor industry. I loved it, but I was frustrated by the mass-produced gear—there wasn’t much variety (and way too much black). After years of sketching ideas, I finally started Nancy. The dream was, and still is, to have fun with colour, use natural fibres, create small runs and minimise waste.

Whether you’re biking, skiing, or out for a walk, I hope you love wearing Nancy as much as I’ve loved creating it.

Sarah