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ST. GEORGE — A local fashion designer whose designs have been featured in fashion shows, magazines, music conferences, and even New York Time Square, talks about overcoming adversity and finding her own success amid the chaos.
Marie Nohr, whose fashion design experience spans over 15 years, told St. George News she's faced several struggles since she made the decision to build a business for herself.
"I was in survival mode for many years, but I'm grateful that my family, friends and long supporters of my fashion artwork never gave up on me," Nohr said. "I'm grateful I never gave up on myself."
Nohr said she moved to Washington County eight years ago as an independent parent to be closer to family while going through a divorce. Shortly after the move, her son was diagnosed with autism.
At that time, she had to navigate between multiple part-time jobs that would allow her to take her son, who did not qualify for day care, to his multiple therapy appointments along with school obligations. She said that amongst the disarray, she started to endure health issues.
Nohr told St. George News that as a teen, her original dream was to acquire her degree in fashion design, have a salary job designing, marry, have kids and continue her life as a designer. She said when she had to start over with just herself and her son, that future seemed out of reach.
