Outside the trial court, this Fil-Am lawyer designs minimalist suits
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In the professional world, the classic “dress for success” ideal is essentially gospel. High-stakes corporate meetings, business transactions, and dinner parties all demand a certain level of sartorial reputation: neat suits, elegant dresses, and polished shoes that command attention and respect.
Looking the part can be as vital as playing the part, and many professionals (especially in legal and corporate fields) resort to easily available and often mass-produced workwear—serviceable but prone to easy wear and tear.
So, what do you do when you’ve had enough of the mediocrity but couldn’t quite find off-the-rack options that stitch professionalism, sustainability, and flair in their seams? Well, if you’re Los Angeles-based Filipina lawyer Nikki Galvante, you become your own fashion designer.
Not your typical attorney
With case files and statutes stacked high every day, it’s easy to pigeonhole legal sector workers into the “stiff and unartistic” category. After all, who has the time to nurture a creative side in a world ruled by logic, rigid codes, and paperwork?
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Galvante was different, though. She was adamant about staying connected with her creative roots—all while practicing trial law—and that manifested in her constant search for suits that stray from the uninspired.
She wanted timeless pieces and effortless designs—those that don’t only fit her body but also her character, as well as exude confidence and charisma without sacrificing comfort.
“When I couldn’t find it, I decided to make it,” said Galvante.
Marrying professionalism with style
The trial lawyer didn’t stop at making her own workwear. She extended her vision to modern women who (like her) lead multifaceted lives and birthed a clothing brand that caters to their fashion needs: Alpha Brava.
According to the label’s website, Alpha Brava was created to “leave behind the fuss, the overly traditional, and the trendy in workwear to create classic, cool work essentials for modern women.”
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It recognizes that a modern woman isn’t confined to a single role—nor her attire should be. With matching sets, neutral color palettes, and sustainable design, Alpha Brava’s collection can accompany you wherever your talents, passions, and ambitions take you.
More than just a clothing line
The brand goes beyond creating functional and multipurpose workwear. It’s a movement that champions empowerment and conscious consumption—a gentle rebellion against the mainstream.
Alpha Brava wants to streamline a modern woman’s daily routine, declutter her wardrobe, and provide her with forever staples that reflect a sustainable sense of style and quality-focused ethos.
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While fast fashion (and synthetic clothing) continues to dominate the scene, Alpha Brava advocates for an eco-friendly approach. “[We] are centered on one common goal: reducing clutter. For our closets, our peace of mind, and most of all, the Earth.”
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From the collection down to the packaging, the brand “thoughtfully sources premium and low-impact materials.” It focuses on the “natural and recycled” to “balance sustainability, quality, and function.”
