Christi Braswell founded Wild Silks because of a need.

She became a client of David L. Hunt when she inherited two furs from her grandmother and great-grandmother and brought them in to be relined.

“But I didn’t like any of the lining options,” Braswell says. 

Noticing this hole in the market, Braswell began to dream up silk linings with a bit more personality.

“Fashion, to me, is about what makes you feel your best,” Braswell says, emphasizing the importance of quiet luxury and individuality. 

Her passion for vintage aesthetics and high-quality craftsmanship birthed the concept, a business that now caters to a wide range of custom requests like personalized wedding scarves featuring pets, flowers or catchphrases.

David L. Hunt Furs has been in business for 37 years catering to the luxury fur coat clientele of Fort Worth and has been using Wild Silks linings since she started about a year ago. The furrier’s clientele can choose from one of the already-designed silk linings, or you can sit down with Braswell or her right-hand woman and lead designer, Molly Stevens, to create a completely custom lining.

Braswell’s team is small but mighty, including Cristina Gracia, an assistant designer and director of product management and Brooklyn Theesfeld, the Wild Silks marketing manager.

Custom Design Meets Craftsmanship

While her business started with custom silk linings for fur coats, it quickly expanded into designing custom scarves, twillies and wedding accessories.

Each piece can be personalized—from pocket squares for groomsmen to silk bow ties and framed wedding scarves commemorating special moments.

“It’s about creating something meaningful and timeless,” Braswell says.

Braswell has prioritized quality, meaning all the silks are made from 100% mulberry and use the same printer as Hermés.

“If I wouldn’t purchase it or wear it, we’re not producing it,” she says.

Aside from customized scarves for various occasions, Braswell works with several artists to further amplify their art.

Her 12-year-old son’s artwork initially sparked the idea when he painted a beautiful butterfly Braswell had made into a silk scarf.

“I think it’s important to give artists the opportunity to display their art in different ways,” she says.

Braswell has also partnered with Fort Worth artist Katie Murray to incorporate her hand-drawn sketches into scarf designs. Their latest collaboration with Hotel Drover for an illustrated, limited edition Holiday scarf complete with Cowboy Santa and the hotel’s cattle brand exemplifies Murray’s talents transformed into a keepsake.

Supporting Women

Braswell, a TCU alumna, believes in supporting women in other communities and countries—this female-centered advocacy is central to Braswell’s company mission.

“Our scarves’ edges are hand rolled by women in the mountains of Hangzhou, China, where green tea originates,” she says. Braswell says the hand rolling doesn’t take place in a factory. Instead, the scarves are delivered to the women’s homes, making them more sustainable.

Beyond fashion, Braswell’s vision extends to philanthropy. She hopes to introduce initiatives like “get one, give one” to donate accessories to programs that help women prepare for the workforce. 

“Giving back aligns with everything we stand for,” she says.

Shop Local

Braswell is intentional about the businesses and people she partners with, preferring to stay as local as possible instead of chains or big box retailers.

“We love partnering with local businesses like Marty and Pat’s Frame Shoppe, who’ve supported us from the beginning,” Braswell says. The self-described “mom-and-pop” off the bricks carries Wild Silks scarves and has supported Braswell’s entrepreneurial efforts from the beginning.

On the Horizon

Looking ahead, Braswell plans to introduce four silk scarf collections in 2025 and ready-to-wear pieces like silk blouses and pajamas, expand wedding offerings and even open a local fabric production facility. 

“Bringing manufacturing to Texas would be a dream,” Braswell says.

Braswell has built more than a business through her dedication to craftsmanship and community—she’s created a brand that celebrates individuality.

“At the core of everything we do is the custom aspect,” she says. “It’s about making something that truly brings joy.”