About
Deb Henriksen
Equillibrium
Clothing is a company as diverse as its creator- Deb Henriksen.
Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Deb has lived in Colorado
for the past 17 years. Although her Background is wide spread; from
skateboarding to environmental Sciences, “I have felt my love
for clothes for as long as I can Remember.” Deb Henriksen.
Growing up in
Naperville, IL her interests were heavily focused on drawing and
sewing. This is also where Deb excelled in clothing retail, spent
time around Motocross, and instructed skiing at a local resort.
Sophomore Year in High School, Deb went on a Family trip to Keystone,
Colorado. After falling in love with the mountains, she went to
College at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Her interests
in our environment and wildlife habitats resulted In an Environmental
Health Degree from Colorado State’s School Of Veterinary and
Biomedical Sciences. During this time another Passion was realized
… skateboarding. “I fell in love!!! Love at First sight!
Eventually, I even had to give up skiing and ride a Snowboard…
skating consumed me.” Deb says. Upon moving to Denver, She
worked in Hazardous Waste Management for 5 years.
“I struggled
to find happiness in this line of work, but I ached for the fulfillment
found from arts and sewing.” Deb. This led her to find Equillibrium.
Now, she is constructing clothing from the use of originality, independence,
and ethics. While thinking Globally and acting locally Deb has been
turning heads, and Is a vital pioneer in the art “scene”
Denver is beginning to Receive Recognition for!