Equip to Overcome, demonstrate Kindness, give Opportunity

OKO Lifestyle was created by sisters Abbie Boatwright (middle) and Katie Frankum (right) in 2016. The idea came after Katie and Abbie dreamed of opening a business together that would have a purpose bigger than just the two of them.  With a love for fashion and a heart for those in need, a luxury apparel line came to life. Their mom, Vicki, has since joined their team bringing her many years of prior experience in the fashion industry.

Katie and Abbie’s father, Scott Steelman, founded a non-profit called Global Effect in 2009, which works in impoverished communities to create sustainable and long-lasting change to break the cycle of poverty. Katie and Abbie were exposed to the desperate need for honest and fair employment in these areas and wanted their business to somehow meet this need. Through a lot of brainstorming, prayer, and planning, the idea of OKO began. Katie and Abbie decided to design a clothing line that would be hand cut and sewn by men and women in Los Suarez, Dominican Republic and then sold in a store they would open in Florida. Through this, they have been able to give members of Los Suarez, who were previously unable to provide for themselves or their families, an opportunity to overcome their circumstances.

The OKO line is unique due to its small scale production, close attention to detail, and high-quality fabrics. You can currently find the collection in our Rosemary Beach, FL store and Watersound, FL store.