Today we’d like to introduce you to Jenn Hill and Nerissa Helpenstill.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Our founders, Nerissa and Jenn are both veterans of the Dallas Fashion industry and members of the Fashion Group International board of Directors. They connected while working at Tootsies and have continued collaborating ever since! Both Jenn & Nerissa hail from small, Texas towns and came to Dallas to follow their dreams of working in Fashion. Jenn is the mother to two sweet girlies – Harlow and Ziggy; Nerissa has two teenagers – Stella & Brahm and each of our shirt styles are named after their children!
Nerissa serves as our Designer and focuses on sourcing (thrifting) and coordinating the local production of each of our designs. She creates new pieces for each drop and works with our network of Artisans to produce each unique garment. Our Creative Director, Jenn is an established commercial Stylist, Visual Merchandiser and fashion show Producer as well as a social media maven and she oversees our photo shoots, social media and online store.
In 2025, so many brands are sourcing from overseas and not even seeing their end products before they are sent to their clients. We physically select each shirt from thrift stores all over the US – we’ve enjoyed thrifting in Dallas, Palm Springs, New York and Nantucket. After cleaning and removing the tags, each shirt is given to a local artisan who sews the piece in their own home and on their timeline. The shirts are all made in Dallas with love and each one is a unique work of art. Our designs are also flex fit; the majority of the mens shirts we thrift are size Large – XXL so they fit most women. The same shirt can fit a size 0 or a size 12 woman, making them fun to wear and share with your friends, mom, daughter or roommates!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Like any new business, we’ve faced our fair share of challenges—but that’s part of the entrepreneurial journey. Our biggest hurdle so far has been keeping up with inventory, which is a good problem to have. Sourcing unique pieces and partnering with local artists for sewing takes time, but it’s a process we truly love and value.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Partwo was founded by Nerissa & Jenn on five guiding principles: Community, Sustainability, Inclusivity, Creativity, and Playfulness. Every decision we make is rooted in these values. From the very beginning, we invited our community to join the journey—asking friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to step in front of the camera for our photo shoots. The result has been nothing short of magical.
Thanks to the support of our community, Partwo has grown organically and reached more women who connect with our vision. We often hear stories of clients being stopped and complimented on their shirts—reminders of why we do what we do. As busy moms ourselves, we understand the desire to feel stylish yet effortless, and that’s exactly what our pieces deliver.
We want every client to see real, accomplished, inspiring women in Partwo clothing—and to know our designs are made to go everywhere, on everyone
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
Our network of fashion friends has been instrumental in launching this business. From luxury retail and wholesale to PR, styling, and show production, they’ve championed our brand—spreading the word and incorporating our shirts into their projects. Their support has made our growth not only possible, but fun, dynamic, and ever-evolving.
Pricing:
- Stella Shirt $125
- Harlow Shirt $150
- Sailor Shirt $150
Contact Info:
- Website: https://shoppartwo.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shop_partwo
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Partwo-61577405360261/
Image Credits
Luis Martinez Photography
