Meet Bailey

Hi friend! I’m Bailey—fashion designer, entrepreneur, world traveler, and all-around creative spirit with a passion for bold designs and meaningful connections. Keep scrolling to learn how I stitched my dreams into reality (and how I’m still just getting started)!

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Bailey Reber Thakore: Designing a Life of Purpose, Passion, and Style

Bailey Reber Thakore is an emerging fashion designer, entrepreneur, and podcast host based in Houston, Texas. Her journey into the world of fashion began as a high school freshman, when she started designing and constructing her own garments. Gifted her first sewing machine by her Nana at the age of ten, Bailey has spent nearly two decades developing her craft, now specializing in elegant evening wear and Indo-Western formal garments. Deeply committed to sustainability, she prioritizes eco-conscious practices such as upcycling and using thrifted or secondhand materials in her creations.

Bailey’s passion for fashion was sparked after watching the 2008 film Coco Chanel, which ignited a lifelong love for creativity and self-expression. This creative drive eventually led her to pursue formal education in Fashion Design at Houston Community College, where she has graduated with an associate degree. In 2024 she completed an internship with Project Runway Season 2 winner Chloe Dao, gaining invaluable industry experience, and was grateful to continue working with her team in a professional role after the internship concluded. Bailey plans to continue her fashion education at the renowned Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City.

Originally from Lake Jackson, TX, Bailey moved to Houston at age 20 to build a life of independence and ambition. Her energetic and enthusiastic spirit was evident from a young age. As a lifelong Girl Scout, she once astonished her community by setting — and surpassing — a goal of selling 1,000 boxes of cookies, cementing her love for goal-setting and achievement.

Bailey is also the founder of Uplift Digital Media, a boutique marketing agency that helps businesses grow through personalized branding and creative strategy. When she’s not designing garments or leading marketing projects, she’s diving into her other passions: learning new languages, traveling the world, and connecting with others through her mental health podcast, Distressed to Joyful; Bailey’s Way. Through her show, Bailey candidly shares her journey with bipolar 2 disorder and encourages others to seek support, reduce stigma, and find hope.

In 2020, Bailey met and fell in love with her now-husband, Monish, who is originally from India. Embracing his culture fully, she has traveled to India three times since 2022 and even celebrated their marriage with a traditional Indian wedding. These experiences have deeply influenced her design aesthetic, inspiring a signature Indo-Western fusion in her work.

An extreme extrovert with a heart for people, Bailey finds immense joy in uplifting others—whether through fashion, marketing, or meaningful conversation. She currently resides in Houston with her husband and their adorable pug, Duke, continuing to chase big dreams with passion and purpose.