A Studio Rooted in Art, Architecture, and Narrative.

The Clearly Collective is a narrative design studio dedicated to transforming place, memory, and cultural heritage into illustrated textiles and objects. Our work brings together architectural rigor and artistic intuition to create pieces that hold both emotional resonance and story.

Founded by Olivia Cleary, a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Architecture and a 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in Art and Style, the studio began in 2021 with a single hand drawn illustration on a jumpsuit created in New York City. What started as an exploration of architectural storytelling in wearable form has grown into a practice shaped by research, spatial thinking, and a deep respect for context, expressed through hand drawn illustration and precise craft.

As The Clearly Collective has evolved, Olivia’s work has received recognition through the UVA iLab Incubator in 2024, the Kathryne Carr Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence in 2025, and the Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship in 2025. These honors reflect the distinctiveness and discipline of the practice she has built.

Today, The Clearly Collective is a multidisciplinary design house with a global community of collectors and collaborators. Our work spans heirloom grade silk textiles, bespoke commissions, and narrative driven design for hospitality groups, heritage organizations, private clubs, cultural institutions, and global brands. Each piece is illustrated by hand through a process rooted in architectural research, storytelling, and precision craft.

While silk remains our signature medium, the studio continues to expand across new formats and materials. Regardless of scale or discipline, our mission remains constant: to create designs that hold memory, express identity, and carry story.

The Clearly Collective is led by sisters Olivia and Amelia Cleary, who guide the studio’s creative and operational direction. Olivia leads design as Founder, CEO, and Head of Design, and Amelia oversees operations as COO, with financial leadership from CFO Mary Houle. Together they form a fully women founded and led core team. The studio is supported by a broader network of women across key disciplines, enabling the practice to scale while preserving its singular creative voice.