In love with all things bohemian 🌺
I'm Brianna, the person behind The Fox and the Mermaid. I’m a free-spirited, southern California girl who grew up on the bohemian, hippie beaches of Venice, California, and following the Grateful Dead.
I have always been fascinated by other cultures, and inspired to create beautiful things, which led me to a very exciting career as an Executive Producer of documentary and reality television. As a producer, I traveled the world which cemented my love of other cultures as well as all things bohemian. I produced adventure shows where I lived in a tent in the jungles of Fiji; rode around in helicopters filming extreme athletes in the snow-capped alps of New Zealand. I spent six months living in the artsy and bohemian meat-packing district of New York City crafting stories about up-and-coming musicians. I also interviewed celebrities at movie premieres and award shows, helped catch criminals in undercover stings, planned surprise weddings, had many broken-hearted Bachelors and Bachelorettes cry on my shoulder, and generally fed my artistic and curious gypsy soul.
After 18 years traveling the world to tell other people’s stories, I decided to channel my creativity into my own passion—sourcing and creating beautiful items from all over the world, with a focus on vibrant colors, bohemian fabrics, and vintage textiles. Maybe because I grew up in the melting pot of Los Angeles, I have always felt strongly that cultural diversity enriches us, inspires us, makes society stronger, and just makes life more interesting and full. That is one of the reasons I am so attracted to the artistry of other cultures, whether it’s that of our neighbors across our southern border who keep the rich historical and artistic traditions of their Mayan ancestors alive through weaving or the artisans in India who painstakingly hand stamp their gorgeous fabrics with wood blocks when it would so much cheaper and faster to resort to mass-producible screen printing.
And this is exactly what makes The Fox and the Mermaid special. All of the products have a unique history and a meaningful connection to the past which in turn makes those products much more than just another bag, dress, or necklace. The colors, historical symbolism, and centuries-old techniques passed down by the artisans’ ancestors, as well as the love put into them, are what makes each item exceptional.
The Fox and the Mermaid’s creations are a mix of ethically-sourced products from around the globe and custom-made bohemian clothing and items designed by me, right here in Venice, CA. Absolutely nothing is mass produced and I know all the artisans who craft everything.
My mission is to inspire you to be your most beautiful and unique self with one-of-a-kind products for your home and for your soul. We offer customization on many items, so you can truly express your individuality.