Mackenzie Marie Apparel, a clothing company whose tagline is “Embrace The Culture”, was created by University of Miami student Mackenzie Marie Capers. Mackenzie had always been passionate about fashion, spending countless hours pacing the aisles of high-end stores to bargain basement outlets with her friends (and her mother’s credit card). During her sophomore year, she decided to turn her hobby into a business.

With the support of her family and friends, Mackenzie launched Mackenzie Marie Apparel, focusing on creating stylish, comfortable, and culturally diverse clothing items. Her initial collection (Vineyard Wear) featured a mix of casual sports wear that was inspired by her frequent travels to Martha’s Vineyard with her family. Mackenzie’s upcoming marketing initiatives will ignite popularity among her peers and customers beyond her university campus.

Mackenzie is a master at balancing her studies in marine biology with her new business. Encouraged by her dad’s entrepreneurial spirit and success, she launched her first collection in the spring of 2024. 

Mackenzie will soon be approached with graduation in 2026.  At that point, she will be faced with the challenge of deciding whether to pursue her business full-time or follow a more traditional career path. So… stay tuned to see what route she takes. Until then, Mackenzie will continue to study hard while innovating and creating new collections that will be inspired by future domestic and international travels.