Hi, I'm Hayley Paige.

I've always found bios a little boring. Usually stacked with milestones and suspiciously written in the third person. So let's pretend we're chatting over a spicy margarita and a bowl of chips instead.

A long time ago, in a galaxy very much right here on Earth, I fell in love with the art of the wedding dress. Not just the sparkle or silhouette, but the soul of it. I designed with a wink, a wild streak, and a mad respect for craftmanship. From Say Yes to the Dress to Vogue's Top 10 Bridal Designers, the dresses were dressing but the real privilege was helping thousands of brides feel like the main character on their day.

Then came 2020, my glitch in the matrix.
I landed in a legal battle. Lost the rights to my own name. Got locked out of my social accounts. And was put under an unpaid noncompete. But instead of closing the book, I started a new one because you know, there are lots of books out there. I became Cheval in 2022. That's French for horse, and yes, it may have something to do with 'A Horse with No Name' topping my Spotify Wrapped.

I launched a women's shoe brand, a nonprofit to help young creatives protect their work, and a legal podcast for artists trying to make sense of the fine print. I even testified before the U.S. Senate to help ban noncompetes. That was...cuckoo for cocoa puffs. Then came 2024. An appellate court ruling gave me back my accounts, and low-key impacted future case law. In a final settlement, I purchased back my name, my sketches, my IP, and most importantly my freedom to design wedding dresses again.

Remember that book I didn't close? We're picking it back up, right where we left off.
My brand new Hayley Paige collection is a tribute to the dress lovers who outlasted the storm with me. You didn't just believe in me, you brought me back to what I love. You reminded me that creating still matters, even in the messy, unmagical chapters. Thanks for keeping a little whimsy in your pocket when the joy felt out of reach. I really love that about you.

xo, Hayley Paige