Un Deux Trois is a family business rooted in creativity, craftsmanship, and a love for celebrating life’s special moments. Founded in 1991 by Bev and Colin Shorkend, the brand began with a simple idea — to create stylish, age-appropriate dresses for girls navigating the unique in-between years of childhood and adolescence.
Before starting Un Deux Trois, Bev and Colin lived in South Africa where they both worked in the fashion industry. After immigrating to the United States, they built their life and family in Los Angeles, raising their two daughters, Cydney and Erin. As the girls grew, Bev recognized a gap in the market: tweens deserved clothing that felt fashionable and special, yet still appropriate for their age.
What began as a small wholesale collection quickly grew into a trusted brand carried by major retailers and boutiques across the United States and Canada, shipping dresses worldwide for celebrations, milestones, and unforgettable occasions.
Over the years, the way people shop has changed — but the heart of Un Deux Trois has remained the same.
Today, Bev, Colin and their daughter Cydney continue the brand together, blending decades of experience with a modern perspective. They now welcome clients into an intimate private studio, thoughtfully transformed into a one-on-one dress shopping experience just like their studio city store once operated. Here, families can discover dresses, accessories, and styling guidance in a personal setting designed to make the moment feel special.
While Un Deux Trois continues to be carried in major department stores and independent boutiques, the studio reflects what has always mattered most: connection, creativity, and helping girls feel confident in what they wear.
Designing for tweens and teens is both an art and a responsibility. It’s an age full of change, celebration, and self-expression. At Un Deux Trois, every piece is created to feel chic, modern, and age-appropriate — because growing up should still feel fun.
After more than three decades, the family behind Un Deux Trois still loves what they do: designing beautiful dresses, creating meaningful moments, and making the experience of finding the perfect dress feel joyful again.
