The Untold Story of Building a Successful Bridal Fashion Empire Without Outside Funding – Insights from Shopify (2025)

At just 18, Gaby Bayona started making dresses out of her apartment with nothing but a sewing machine, some fabric, and the skills she picked up working alongside her mother, a professional seamstress. A decade later, she leads a team of 40 across multiple bridal brands and four retail stores—all while keeping production local in