I've always loved crafting. It started with wanting something more than what I could find on a shelf — something with more thought behind it, something unique. I made my first pieces for myself, teaching myself the craft along the way.

Every tie starts as a base piece, then gets made special from there — customized with fabric, colors, and metals chosen for the person wearing it. Gold, silver, pearl accents, whatever speaks to them.

I pick every fabric and color myself — pieces that stand out to me. A simple custom piece can come together in 10 to 30 minutes once the design is chosen. A more detailed piece can take up to an hour and a half. And if it doesn't feel right when it's finished? I've taken a tie completely apart and started over. It has to feel right before it leaves my hands.

I want everyone who wears one of my ties to feel beautiful and unique — the same way I feel making it. My ideal customer is someone who wants to stand out a little.

Forever Tied by GiGi is a new small business with one simple goal: to put a smile on your face.