Meet Logan Rowley! Logan is our weekend shop gal and also makes knitted beanies for the store. She's a Fort Collins local, high school student, softball player and artist! We thought we'd continue with our birthday theme as Logan just celebrated a birthday too!
How did you find Akinz? I was born in Fort Collins, so walking around Old Town. I always thought it would be the coolest job.
What is your favorite part about working at Akinz? Making beanies and being in the atmosphere of Old Town. The people and culture are amazing.
What is your favorite piece that Akinz currently has to offer? Our new
floral yoga leggings! Super comfy and cute!
What is your favorite to make? Our
sasha beanie. Love the colors and the style of the beanie! Perfect for all seasons!
What have you learned since working at Akinz? Retail is no joke. And being unique in every business aspect is very important!
What would people never guess that you do in your role? Some might not think work can be fun, but I just love working at Akinz!
Spirit Animal? Elephant, bold and strong.
Before working at Akinz, what was the best/worst/interesting/unusual job that you had? Lifeguarding. Yelling at parents more than kids isn't as pleasant as it sounds.
What do you want to be when you “grow up”? Graphic or Industrial designer. I love art and hands on work!
Favorite thing to do as it starts to get warm outside? Hiking, backpacking and camping!
What three things can you not live without (besides food, water and shelter!)? My dog Beatrice, art, and the mountains!
Can you describe your style in five words or less? Outdoorsy, casual, easy-to-maintain, everyday
If there was a t-shirt made to describe you what would it say or have on it? Mountains, campfire, and it would say wanderlust.
What is your favorite things about Colorado? Mountains, towns like Fort Collins, amazing people, and the Poudre River!
What are your interests and hobbies? Hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, being with friends and family, and ART!
Anything you want to tell the readers? Anything they should know about you? (i.e. you can pat and rub your belly at the same time, you have ambitions of being an astronaut, etc...) I really like fruit and Birkenstocks.