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Cleo Wade has always understood the power of words—how they can heal, uplift, and inspire us. As a poet and New York Times bestselling author, her work explores themes of love, resilience, and hope, guiding readers toward a deeper sense of self-compassion and connection.

But with her latest collaboration, Easeful Essentials, Wade turns her attention to a different kind of storytelling: one woven through fabric, fit, and the feeling of comfort in one's own skin.

A longtime admirer of Velvet, Wade’s connection to the brand began serendipitously in her teenage years while working part-time at a boutique in Louisiana. “I remember when they started carrying Velvet,” she recalls. “I had a friend who had a navy blue Velvet shirt that I borrowed—probably never gave it back. That piece was in my life for over a decade.” Now living in California, Wade finds that Velvet’s signature blend of ease and refinement aligns even more so with her lifestyle. “In New York, clothing is like armor,” she says. “You’re dressing to protect yourself from the weather, to express yourself in this gritty environment of individuality. But in California, I realized I could lean into simple, comfortable pieces that still made me feel put-together.”

Cleo Wade has always understood the power of words—how they can heal, uplift, and inspire us. As a poet and New York Times bestselling author, her work explores themes of love, resilience, and hope, guiding readers toward a deeper sense of self-compassion and connection.-Desktop Cleo Wade has always understood the power of words—how they can heal, uplift, and inspire us. As a poet and New York Times bestselling author, her work explores themes of love, resilience, and hope, guiding readers toward a deeper sense of self-compassion and connection.-Mobile

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