Tami Mensh’s clothing line, Unitee, will be featured in a celebrity gift lounge hosted by “Access Hollywood” set for Friday and Saturday in the run-up to the 65th annual Golden Globe Awards. Mensh, a yoga enthusiast from Gaithersburg, started Unitee in 2006, offering T-shirts and cotton hoodies with yoga-inspired words and phrases, such as “enjoy the journey” and “loving life,” sewn or silk-screened on them. Though the awards ceremony has been replaced by a news conference because of the writers’ strike, the lounge, which benefits charities, will still go on, Mensh said.
Why start a clothing line related to yoga?
Itwas combination of my fashion merchandise background and yoga and exercise.
What celebrities do you anticipate with a goodie bag of yours?
It’s hard to say. All of the nominees and presenters are invited. You never know who is going to show up until they show up.
Unitee started as an idea in your notebook. So, what’s next?
I just want to continue to expand the line. I want to continue encouraging wellness and positivity. I’m hoping to get more into distribution, maybe in health-food stores and places that share our goals for healthy living.
Where do you see Unitee in the next year?
I see stars in magazines wearing my products and getting more involved in the line.
As a stay-at-home mother of three and a clothing designer, what’s the typical day like?
It’s crazy. I take care of children. I make sure they get out to school, and I work until they come home. I try to work all the nooks and crannies of the day. And, yes, I do sacrifice much-needed sleep sometimes.
What inspired you to package Unitee in clear Chinese food takeout boxes?
I was looking for something to stand out in the market. The box symbolizes something that you could grab and go.
