In the realm of fashion, the road from farming to haute couture is rarely, if ever, traveled. Yet, for Monica Walsh, founder of Cobbler’s Lane, this unique journey informs every stitch, seam, and silhouette she creates. Straddling the worlds of rustic heritage and modern elegance, Walsh has carved out a niche that is as authentic as it is aspirational.
Born with an intuitive knack for design and an innate understanding of quality, Walsh traded the pastoral landscapes of farming for the artful realms of fashion. Yet, she didn’t leave behind the values instilled by her agrarian roots. She brought them with her, weaving them into the very fabric of Cobbler’s Lane. It’s a brand born out of respect—for craftsmanship, for nature, and above all, for the confident, contemporary woman.
“So many people in society have forgotten, or become numb to, the miracle of life. Each breath, the interactions of our cells, this beautiful planet, and its complex ecosystems that give us life and sustain us are just a few of the amazing miracles we have been given,” he says.
His new book, Living in AWE – Abundance, Wellness, Empowerment, shares how people can improve their mental and physical health and how societies can adopt regenerative ecological and community-building practices.
“The root causes of all social dysfunction are fear and disconnection. To heal this social dysfunction, it is essential that we create a new paradigm based upon loving and connecting with each other and our planet.”