With every order this month, you’ll receive a free copy of Passion to Purpose by Amy McLaren, along with a handmade bookmark created by women and children in Kenya who are rebuilding their lives after surviving sex trafficking, abuse, and poverty.

But this isn’t just a giveaway. It’s a reflection of how far we’ve come—and why we exist.

Our founder, Elli, survived a life-altering car accident not long ago. In the quiet aftermath, her entire perspective shifted. The daily grind gave way to deeper questions: What truly matters? What kind of impact do we want to make?

Passion to Purpose arrived at the perfect time. It cracked something open—for Elli and for all of us. It reminded us why we took a leap three years ago to rebuild Retro Stylist Wear—not just to create beautiful, functional apparel for professionals, but to build something rooted in heart, humanity, and change.

Since then, everything has grown—our business, our team, our mission. Elli and Brett have poured more intention than ever into Retro’s evolution, fueled by a powerful desire to do good while doing great work.

And that’s why this gift matters so much. This book changed our direction. Now, we hope it inspires yours.

Even more meaningful: we personally support Village Impact, the nonprofit behind this book’s message. Every book sent helps fund education and opportunity for students in rural Kenya—and the bookmark inside is a tangible piece of that mission, handmade with love by women and children whose lives are being transformed through this work.

This is more than a celebration. It’s a ripple of purpose.

Thank you for being part of our story—and for helping us build a future that’s about more than just what we wear. It’s about who we become.