Many of you served as the inspiration for our new fall collection that is fittingly called “Fearless.” Here’s the amazing story of one of our inspirations—Madison!
Madison is the daughter of one of our Representatives and she definitely defines “fearless.” Madison wanted nothing more than to be a dancer, so she practiced and performed and took hours and hours of classes. In her early teens she started getting sick, and the doctors didn’t know what was wrong with her. All of her nerve endings were in pain, her vision started getting blurry and she could barely walk. Yet through it all she would still go to dance practice, even if only to watch. As her pain got worse she would suffer violent convulsions and was eventually restricted to a wheelchair. After months and months of doctors’ visits she was finally diagnosed with Reflex Neurovascular Dystrophy—her blood flow was restricted to her nerves and they constantly sent pain messages. The only treatment was intense physical therapy to “work through the pain.”
Well Madison went to work—and work she did. Five hours a day. Madison was probably afraid, but she never let that stop her; her determination paid off and over time she danced again! In fact, she performed in this year’s National Dance Competition.
This young lady truly is fearless, and her story inspired us to create the unique—yet sophisticated—Madison Shell.
Like Madison, each of you is great beyond belief, and hopefully you know it. There will always be naysayers and your own fears that say, “You can’t do it”, but you owe it to yourself to be fearless. Fearless in life’s challenges and obstacles. Fearless in love and adventure. Fearless in fashion and style. Fearless in being who you are.
Thank you Madison for inspiring this beautiful Shell! Look for more stories that inspired our fall collection in the coming weeks.
Thanks SO much for this beautiful and inspiring story of strength and determination1 I love that you created an entire line called Fearless — it is a reminder to us all that challenged can be over come, and need not be overwhelming. Dance, Madison! You light up the world with your beauty and your smile!
Kat
I know that each shell has a story but didn’t yet know the one behind Madison. Very inspiring young lady! And I must say, I had already picked this one as my absolute favorite in the collection! This is a truly inspiring story to read. What determination, fight, and drive in a young lady. Keep up the good work!
What an inspiration!!! I am going to print this and pass it around at my upcoming show with a photo of the Madison shell!!!
Madison, you are a hero and great inspiration! Keep up the hard work.
Madison you are a wonderful inspiration to all of us! Keep on dancing and smiling honey! I think you are fabulous!
This could not have been more timely. I too am a rep and my daughter was just recently diagnosed with the same condition. Thank you for the article.
If the writer of the article could send my email address to the other rep, I would love to email her and see how we might be able to help one another.
This is the handbag of the season! I am purchasing 2, just in case I wear out the first one. It’s nice to know the young woman and her story behind the purse. Fearless. Great inspiration. You go girl!!!
What an amazing young lady and a very inspiring story of hope and determination. Thank you for shairng Madison’s story. I would love to also hear the inspiration behind the Eve Demi shell. I just received it and it has exceeded my expectations.
God Bless you Madison. You surely are an inspiration and a beautiful dancer.
Wow! What a story! I just purchased the Madison shell. I will think of the girl Madison when I use my purse. I didn’t know the shells are named after real people. Awesome!
i love all these bags and would defiantly use the Oakley bag. thank you! Tina Zenino
Madison, you are a true visionary! Because of you I bought the handbag Madison to make sure that I never forget you
I love hearing the stories behind the names! I would like to hear more stories like this. What an amazing inspiration Madison is!
@Diane Sherman, Eve is named after my wonderful advisor!She has black curly hair, and is always bubbly and happy, and one of the kindest people I know! She is a wonderful person and we’re so excited she finally has a shell named after her!