Est. 2010
The story behind every silhouette
What started as a mama’s desire to hold onto fleeting moments became a studio trusted by thousands of families to capture the profiles they never want to forget.
“The details of our lives, are in the moments that tend to form our simplest of days.”
Meet the founder
Built by a mother who understood that details matter.
What began at the kitchen table became a nationwide studio.
It started in 2010, the way most beautiful things do — quietly, imperfectly, and with a lot of love. I was a mama surrounded by babies growing faster than I could keep up with, and I desperately wanted a way to freeze those little profiles in time. Not with another phone photo, but with something tangible. Something I could frame, hold, and pass down.
Utilizing my background in the graphic arts, I started dabbling with vector illustrations. I had alway appreciated and respected the old artistry of victorian silhouette work, and decided to try and honor that with my own very detailed illustration drawing style. I first created the silhouettes of my rainbow baby Hanalei. Then for friends. Then for their friends. And somewhere along the way, Dapper & Darling became something much bigger than our kitchen table — it became a studio trusted by over eight thousand families across the country to capture the profiles of the people they love most.
Every silhouette that leaves our studio still carries the same intention it did on day one: to freeze a fleeting moment so you can treasure it forever.
What We Believe
The principles behind every piece
Heart Over Speed
We don't rush. Every silhouette is individually refined because the tiny details — that curl, that chin, that impossible little nose — are what make it yours.
Heirloom Quality
Solid gold. Archival paper. Materials that don't fade, peel, or wear away — because a keepsake should outlast a trend.
Real People, Real Care
With other moms handling your order every steps of the way, your order is reviewed personally by someone who genuinely cares about getting it right.
The Craft
How a photograph becomes a silhouette
Every Dapper & Darling silhouette begins with a single photograph and is transformed — by hand — into a portrait that captures the essence of your loved one. No AI generation. No automated tracing. Just an artist’s eye and the patience to get every curve right.
Here’s exactly what happens after you submit your photo.
Our Goldsmith
Hand-engraved in Greece by a master artisan
Every Dapper & Darling charm is engraved by a single goldsmith working from a small studio in Greece — using techniques passed down through generations. This isn’t factory production. It’s one artisan, one piece at a time, engraving your child’s profile into solid gold or sterling silver with the precision and care that only comes from decades of experience.
We searched for years to find the right partner — someone who shared our belief that jewelry should be made to last lifetimes, not seasons. When we found our goldsmith, we knew immediately. The quality of the engraving, the weight of the metal, the way each charm catches the light — it’s the kind of craftsmanship you can feel the moment you hold it.
The People
The team behind your keepsake
Small with purpose.Six women. Thousands of silhouettes. Every one handled with care.
Kailey
Founder
What began as a way to hold onto her own children’s fleeting profiles became a studio devoted to preserving life’s quiet details. Kailey still reviews every illustration direction and shapes each collection with intention — ensuring every piece feels timeless, not trendy.
Suzanne
Order Compliance & Fulfillment
Suzanne oversees each order as it moves from approved proof to finished keepsake. She ensures materials, engraving, and final packaging meet our standards — so what arrives at your doorstep feels as thoughtful as the moment it represents.
Pani
Customer Experience
From your first question to your final proof approval, Pani is your steady point of contact. She guides families through the process with warmth and clarity — making sure your experience feels personal, never transactional.
Janina
Illustrator
Janina brings profiles to life with a trained eye for proportion and nuance. She studies the smallest curves — a soft chin, a wisp of hair — refining each silhouette until it feels unmistakably yours. Her favorite thing is the ringlet curls!
Kathryn
Illustrator
Katheryn approaches every portrait with patience and precision. Her work focuses on capturing character and personality perfecting details that make your silhouette feels refined and enduring.
Lauren
Website Developer
Lauren shapes the digital home of Dapper & Darling. She ensures your ordering experience is seamless, clear, and beautifully presented — so the process of preserving your memories feels calm from start to finish.
Trusted by Families Nationwide
A legacy of love, one silhouette at a time
10,000+
Silhouettes created
8,000+
Happy families
2010
Established
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