El Paso · Lufkin · Texas
Handmade,
and meant to be.
Babs Boutique is where artisan craftsmanship meets bold, expressive fashion. Every piece is handcrafted with love, designed to celebrate individuality and cultural heritage.
Two studios,
one workroom mentality.
Founded by Liz Monroy and Celeste Green, Babs Boutique brings together traditional textile techniques with contemporary design. From our family factory in Brazil to our boutique at 1221 N Cotton, Suite N1, each garment carries the care and attention of generations of craftspeople.
Our Enchanté line of tweed jackets and skorts is crafted with sparkling tweed fabrics and soft cotton linings, designed for girls who want to feel sophisticated and comfortable at any age.
At a Glance
- Founded by
- Liz Monroy & Celeste Green
- Studios
- El Paso, TX · Lufkin, TX
- Known for
- Made-to-order couture, tweed, textile work
- Also
- Sewing and art classes for all ages
Liz Monroy & Celeste Green
Liz Monroy
El Paso studio
An art educator of nineteen years, sewing since she was eight — taught to pin a pattern in her mother’s bedroom.
Read her story
Celeste Green
Lufkin studio
First full garment at nine, for a 4-H fashion show. She now runs that same program — and the business behind both studios.
Read her storyOur work has
walked in New York.
Our designs have graced the runway at New York Fashion Week, including our award-winning Ruby Flamenco Arkana Dress and the Sapphire Jewels Collection. These couture pieces represent the pinnacle of our craft, blending bold silhouettes with artisan techniques.
We return to the Runway 7 stage at Sony Hall on September 13, 2026 — and the night after, we are up for Best Children’s Collection at the Runway 7 Fashion Awards.
Recognition
2026
Official Nominee — Best Children’s Collection
Runway 7 Fashion Awards
2025
Designer of the Year
9th Annual Beauty It’s Everywhere Awards
2024
Humanitarian of the Year
Beauty It’s Everywhere Awards
Everything made by hand.
Handcrafted clothing
Dresses, gowns, and tailored pieces cut and sewn by hand.
Artisan jewelry
Crochet earrings and handmade accessories.
Statement headpieces
Headpieces and hair accessories built to be seen.
Enchanté tweed
Sparkling tweed jackets and skorts, lined in soft cotton.
Classes for all ages
Art and sewing, in English and Spanish, from age eight to adult.
Custom sizing
Made for the person who will wear it. Just ask.
BABS Up!
“BABS Up!” is more than a tagline — it’s our mission. We believe in empowering creative expression through fashion, supporting local artisans, and building a community that celebrates what makes each of us unique.
Come see the fabric.
We’d love to welcome you to our boutiques. Browse the collection, feel the fabrics, and discover your next favorite piece.
Want something made for you?
Every piece starts as a conversation and a fitting. Tell us what you have in mind.