My Story

Hi, welcome to Kompass Apparel! I’m Kynsi, the sole owner, designer, and founder behind the brand.

I graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Apparel Merchandising and Business, but Kompass didn’t start in a classroom. It started on the trails, in mountain towns, and during slow mornings with coffee in hand.

I’m a Colorado native and live the lifestyle you’d imagine for a typical Colorado girl. You can usually find me running trails, hiking summits, lounging in a hammock, exploring cute coffee shops in mountain towns, relaxing at my family cabin in Leadville, or squeezing in CrossFit or hot yoga. I love movement. I love traveling. I love the outdoors. And I love fashion!

Kompass Apparel was born from combining all of those things.

But more than that, it was born from a feeling.

I wanted to create clothing that tells a story. Pieces inspired by real places, real adventures, and real moments. Clothing that doesn’t just look good,  it reminds you of something everytime you put it on.

Your favorite hike.
A road trip with your best friends.
A cabin weekend.
A summit sunrise.
A coffee shop in a mountain town.

Some would call it “Colorado Chic.” It’s comfy. It’s practical. It’s versatile. It’s thoughtfully designed for women who love adventure but also love feeling cute and confident wherever the day takes them.

I primarily use ultra-soft triblend fabrics because comfort matters. The kind of comfort you want to wear everyday.. I’ve also incorporated tech and poly blends for those bigger adventures when performance counts. My goal is simple: to help you live your life fully while feeling confident in what you’re wearing.

I’ve seen Kompass on the highest mountains, the sandiest beaches, and inside the best breweries and pizza joints. What I love most about this brand is how it connects people. No matter your adventure, big or small,  Kompass creates a sense of belonging.

Because when you put on something that reminds you of who you are and where you’ve been, you feel it. It brings up those memories. 

And that’s the point.

I used to spend an obscene amount of time deciding what to wear or pack for my adventures. Creating Kompass simplified that for me,  and I hope it does the same for you.

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My Purpose

To create modern, outdoor-inspired apparel that supports a life lived with intention, movement, and meaning.

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My Vision

To design versatile pieces that build meaningful connections through experiences, celebrating everyone’s unique journey and the memories that shape it.

 

Thank you SO much for visiting Kompass Apparel and supporting my dream!