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October 2, 2025
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e.Laniese is Awarded the Made in DC x ReFashion Market Access Grant Program
e.Laniese Wins Its First Business Grant to Help Further Its Mission
Washington, DC – e.Laniese is pleased to announce that they were awarded their first grant, the Made in DC (MiDC) x ReFashion Market Access Grant Program. “MiDC supports and promotes businesses that design, make, produce, and/or assemble products in the District, while ReFashion intends to uplift small and local businesses in the fashion industry.” The Made in DC x ReFashion Market Access Grant Program “aims to increase access to market opportunities for businesses that lack a physical retail presence”.
This award helps e.Laniese lessen the financial impact of launching a clothing line. Running a fashion brand takes an influx of capital, especially in the start up phase, so winning this award allows us to launch our first collection with less financial burden.
"The fashion industry is highly competitive and DC has a lot of talented business owners, so I am elated that we were selected to win this award”, says Erinn Dumas, Founder and Creative Director of e.Laniese. “This influx of cash allows us to successfully launch our first collection without the burden of a lot of debt.”
This is the first of many awards that e.Laniese will receive. We will continue to apply for future grants through the DC government and private entities.
Source: https://dslbd.dc.gov/marketaccessgrant
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About e.Laniese:
e.Laniese is a women’s fashion brand that encourages women to show up boldly, stylishly, and authentically. Known for its curve-conscious fits and statement-making pieces, e.Laniese serves women who want to look and feel sexy without sacrificing comfort or confidence.