Two Friends, One Vision: The Story Behind the Empowered Grace Collection

Two Friends, One Vision: The Story Behind the Empowered Grace Collection

Friendship, faith, grace and a shared vision have a remarkable way of shaping our lives...

A 28-Year Friendship Built on Faith and Trust

Our story began 28 years ago when two young women crossed paths, never imagining that their bond would grow into a lifelong friendship—and eventually, a creative partnership. Over the years, we’ve walked through life together, supporting each other’s dreams, and learning what it means to live empowered by faith and grace.

From late-night brainstorming sessions via texts to shared laughter over coffee, our friendship has been one of unwavering support. We've been through a lifetime of ups and downs, break-ups to make-ups...we've literally grown up together. And together, we discovered a shared love for design and empowering women to live boldly and beautifully. What started as conversations between besties soon grew into something much bigger.

 

The Birth of Rock Denim: A Vision Realized

15 years ago, our friendship took a bold new step when we decided to turn our shared passion into a reality. We founded Rock Denim, a brand designed for women who wanted to express their individuality and confidence. It was our first venture into the world of fashion—a space where we saw the potential to inspire women to feel powerful through their personal style.

Rock Denim wasn’t just a business—it was the embodiment of our vision. Our goal was to create more than clothing; we wanted to craft experiences, build connections, and help women feel seen and valued.

 

The Evolution to Empowered Grace

Fast forward to today, and that same spirit has carried us through countless challenges and triumphs. Over the years, our friendship remained the foundation of everything we created. And now, 28 years later, we’ve come full circle with the launch of the Empowered Grace Collection—a beautiful collaboration between Simple Girl Brand and Sunni Dineen Handcrafted Design.

 

The Empowered Grace Collection reflects the essence of our friendship: bold, graceful, and rooted in the belief that every woman deserves to feel empowered. Whether it’s through our luxury gold pendant queen honey bee necklace, handcrafted gold hoop earrings with interchangeable charms or the "Grace" perfume, which balances a bold scent with a gentle finish, each piece tells a story of strength and beauty.

 

A Shared Vision for Every Woman

At the heart of the Empowered Grace Collection is our shared belief that women who often go unnoticed are, in fact, never unremarkable. Together, we designed this heirloom collection for the woman who embodies strength and grace, for the woman who expresses herself through her style, and for the woman who deserves to be seen.

This collaboration is more than just products; it’s about creating meaningful connections with the women who wear them. Treasures that can be passed down to the next generation of queens. Our friendship, spanning 28 years, has taught us the value of relationships, faith, and perseverance, and we are so grateful to be able to share this journey with you

As we launch our collection, we invite you to step into this story with us. Whether you’ve been following our journey from the Rock Denim days or are discovering us for the first time, we hope you feel the love, grace, and empowerment that we’ve poured into every piece.

We’re so excited to share this labor of love with you, and we can’t wait to see how you make our collection a part of your own story.

Comment below and share your stories about you and your bestie. And make sure to shop the Empowered Grace Collection today.

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