BEHIND THE BRAND
Abigail Collins is a brand born from the expertise of a Penn State alum - Katie Collins, and the creative vision of a fashion and beauty industry veteran - Abby Thomas. After a 'chance' meeting through Abby's mom (who was Katie's neighbor at the time!) they created a line that goes beyond collegiate wear—designed for women who want to celebrate their accomplishments and proudly represent the networks and communities they are part of.
MEET KATIE COLLINS
I am a proud Penn State graduate and for years I searched for collegiate clothing that felt polished and flattering. All I could find were cheaply made boxy graphic tees, hoodies, and crop tops - and let’s be honest, at 46, crop tops just aren’t in the rotation anymore, even though I wish I could pull one off! So, since I love solving problems, and clothing is definitely something I have plenty of experience buying, I felt, with Abby’s help, we could create something truly special, pieces that every alumna would be proud to wear.
That’s when the idea for Abigail Collins was born: a brand that would elevate collegiate fashion for women, offering timeless, flattering pieces that let us proudly show off our alma maters with style and confidence.
MEET ABBY THOMAS
I've always believed that it's not just how you look, but how you feel, that changes everything. When Katie shared her idea, I immediately saw how my background in fashion and CPG could bring this vision to life. I started my career in the New York fashion industry but ended up falling into beauty for the past 10 years. It’s been fun to get back to designing and making clothing, all while re-building that network here in LA.
I'm here to create a line that feels intentional and empowering, grounded in the belief that fashion should celebrate you, not constrain you. This commitment to thoughtful design is stitched into every piece, ensuring that what you wear lifts you up, fits beautifully, and compliments your current wardrobe. It's also why our company slogan is important to me - we are here to make you look good, feel good and get out there and do the dang thing, whatever that may be.
A CUT ABOVE THE REST
While men had elevated, high-quality options for collegiate wear, there just wasn’t anything similar for women. Sure, you can find the same polo or vest 'for women', but nothing that considers fit, fashion, or craftsmanship. That’s exactly why we designed a collection filled with elevated essentials for women, by women, who want flattering and intentional clothing that's well made (not to mention made in the USA!).
MORE THAN A GRAPHIC TEE
Our pieces are more than just clothing—they’re a way to connect with others, sport your achievement, and feel your best. Whether you’re at a game, out with friends, at work, or on an airplane like Katie usually is, we’re here to help you sport your team pride, your accomplishment, or your community with confidence and sophistication. We're here to help you connect with others, create opportunities, and spot your new BFF's from across the room in style.
