Margaret and Katherine Kleveland

Margaret and Katherine Kleveland are the co-founders of Dôen, a California-based fashion brand known for its romantic, nostalgia-infused collections and women-led business model. 

Launched in 2016 with a collective of five women, Dôen has grown into a digitally native, multi-channel brand that blends vintage coastal aesthetics with a strong social ethos — reshaping the direct-to-consumer landscape with authenticity and purpose.

As chief executive, Margaret draws from her background in operations, production and business management, pairing discipline and strategic vision with a deep commitment to building an American heritage brand for the next generation. 

As chief creative officer, Katherine channels her lifelong passion for design, nature and nostalgia into Dôen’s signature feminine silhouettes. From sketching clothing as a child in Santa Barbara’s foothills to shaping a global lifestyle brand, her creative vision is rooted in family and storytelling. 

In 2020, Dôen deepened its commitment to equity by bringing on a longtime vendor and progressive factory owner as an equity partner — integrating values of fairness and inclusion into the core of its supply chain.

Now generating over $100 million in annual revenue, Dôen’s growth reflects the power of a purpose-driven model in today’s fashion landscape. Earlier this year, the brand secured Series A funding led by Silas Capital, signaling the next phase of strategic expansion. As a women-founded, women-run business, Dôen remains dedicated to reshaping how fashion is produced, led and consumed — offering not just clothes, but a vision of commerce rooted in collaboration, transparency and timeless Californian charm.