Hard Hats and High Heels: One Woman's Journey

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Breaking through gender barriers requires both courage and proper equipment. Maxx Cumby McGee combines her unique experiences as both a fashion model and a union carpenter to address a critical gap in the trades industry: workwear designed specifically for women's bodies.

• Drawn to both fashion and construction from childhood, with a mother who encouraged her to pursue diverse interests
• Began her journey as a model before transitioning into carpentry through a chance connection
• Navigated a male-dominated industry as one of the only women on job sites for 26 years
• Experienced harassment and dangerous situations that taught her the importance of speaking up
• Worked her way up to become a steward, a coveted position typically held by men
• Found that standard workwear created genuine safety hazards for women due to poor fit
• Founded Gott Street Blues to create properly fitting workwear for women in the trades
• Emphasizes 100% cotton denim for durability rather than the trendy stretch fabrics that wear out quickly
• Addresses the "psychological warfare" of inconsistent sizing in women's clothing
• Creates workwear that makes women feel professional, capable and comfortable on the job

Visit https://gottstreetblues.com to find workwear and apparel designed specifically for women's bodies.

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