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    New-School Swim

    Recent SMU grad dips her toe into design with new, eco-conscious swimwear

    Nicole Jordan
    Jul 23, 2019 | 9:47 am

    Dylan Patterson may have just graduated from Southern Methodist University, but she's already putting her business degree to good use.

    This summer, the budding entrepreneur is realizing a longtime dream by launching Born From A Wave, a collection of eco-conscious swimwear.

    “Growing up in Florida, I always had a love and appreciation for the water,” says Patterson. “I quickly discovered a passion for swimwear but couldn’t find a brand that encompassed everything I wanted: versatile, ethically made swimwear with a social cause.”

    Patterson graduated in May 2019 from SMU, where she studied business and entrepreneurship and fashion media. The designer says she was inspired to found her own company by the "strong female leaders" who surrounded her at SMU.

    Realizing her own potential, she got serious about creating a swimwear line. She now manages the Born From A Wave brand full time and oversees all aspects of design, creative production, fabric selection, and more.

    "I basically grew up in a bathing suit and always had a passion for finding new brands," she says, "so I thought, 'Why couldn't I start my own swimwear brand?'"

    Wanting to offer a sustainable alternative to standard offerings, Patterson spent hours researching manufacturers and fabric suppliers around the globe.

    Eventually, she found a winner with a material made in Italy of recycled plastic that's been reclaimed from the ocean.

    “I’ve always cared about protecting our coastlines from environmental waste,” says Patterson. “So when I realized how much waste is produced by the fashion industry, I knew that I had to do my part and make Born From A Wave as environmentally friendly as I could.”

    Vibrant colors and a playful citrus print pay homage to Patterson's home state, where the brand is based.

    Cuts are influenced by Patterson’s personal style, evoking silhouettes of the late ’60s and early ’70s.

    Inclusivity is a pillar of the brand, and Patterson strives to offer silhouettes for all body types and personalities. Her goal, she says, is for Born From A Wave to be a swimwear line women can look at and see themselves in.

    Eventually, Patterson would like to develop a complementary accessories collection. But for now, she's happy to be hitting her stride as a new business owner.

    “I hope that I inspire other people to try and live more sustainable lives by choosing brands and products that actually care about the environment," she says. "I also hope that I can be an example to other young women to follow their dreams and to not be afraid of starting their own businesses.”

    The collection is available online in sizes ranging from XS to L and priced $70-$200.

    Born From A Wave swimwear line launched last month.

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    Born From A Wave swimwear line launched last month.
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    Thrift Store News

    Dallas thrift chain Goodwill to open new location in former Big Lots

    Teresa Gubbins
    May 21, 2025 | 2:06 pm
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    A new destination for bargain hunters is coming to Carrollton: Goodwill Industries of Dallas will debut a new store at 3621 N. Josey Ln., in what was previously a Big Lots store. Still sad about losing Big Lots.

    According to a release, the new Goodwill will be a "state-of-the-art" store and donation drop-off center and will open on June 5.

    This store will be Goodwill Industries of Dallas' 19th location in its eight-county service area and will be a one-stop shop for affordable goods, including clothing, household items, and electronics.

    A donation drop-off center will feature a drive-thru and online receipt process. That online receipt process must be what makes it state-of-the-art. (That is only a guess since their PR team was unavailable for comment.)

    Goodwill President & CEO Tim Heis says in a statement that they're thrilled to open a second store in Carrollton, to support their ongoing reuse and recycling of donations as well as helping individuals be employed.

    "Every purchase made, and every item donated directly supports our free career training and job placement programs, making a tangible difference in the lives of many," Heis says.

    The new Carrollton store is specifically part of Goodwill Industries of Dallas, which has 19 locations including Mesquite, Irving, Plano, Garland, Frisco, Lewisville, Denton, and more.

    Goodwill Industries of Dallas has been operating since 1923, providing workforce development training, programs, and support services for individuals facing barriers to employment. It currently operates in eight counties across North Texas: Dallas, Ellis, Kaufman, Navarro, Rains, Rockwall, and parts of Collin and Denton counties.

    There is also a separate Goodwill North Central Texas, which is basically "Fort Worth" and has 27 locations of its own.

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