Meet Pam

Pamela Marie began her experience in historical reenacting. She performed on cast at the Bristol Renaissance Faire as a member of St. George on her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth's Court from 1999-2009. It was there that she self-taught the art of sewing and became particularly skilled at historically accurate theatrical clothing.

Pam portraying Mary Cavendish, Lady Talbot at the Bristol Renaissance Faire. Costuming made by herself Pam portraying Mary Cavendish, Lady Talbot in the Queen's Court at the Bristol Renaissance Faire. Costuming made by herself. Pam portraying Mary Cavendish, Lady Talbot in the Queen's Court at the Bristol Renaissance Faire. Costuming made by herself.

In 2009, she pursued her passion, but this time in the WWII era. She quickly became enamored with the fashion and dressed the part for swing dances. Soon it became a common look of her typical, everyday style.

Pam with her friend Molly at WWII Days in Rockford, IL. Dress made by herself.
Pam had her first pinup photoshoot in November 2010 and has since worked with photographers and been published in magazines from all around the world.
Photo taken by Shannon Brooke Imagery | Hair by Bonnie Holly
Photo by Roy VargaPhoto by V's Anchor Studio | UK
In March of 2012, Pam competed in Miss Heartland Swing and walked away not only with the title "Miss Heartland Swing 2013," but also won the privilege to compete in the Miss Camp Hollywood contest in Los Angeles, CA in July 2012, and placed as the 1st runner up.
Pam announced as Miss Heartland Swing 2013
Pam competing in the Miss Camp Hollywood contest in Los Angeles, CA placing as 1st runner up

She began organizing retro themed fashion shows in 2017, and before long she discovered the need for a local shop in Milwaukee that could provide this style and a fun retro shopping experience for both men and women of all shapes and sizes.

Hollyville was founded on October 6, 2018 as an online shop and eventually expanded to a storefront, officially open for business in South Milwaukee, WI on July 25, 2019 on the lower level of the building. In 2022, Hollyville was able to relocate on the first floor. Only one year later, she was able to move yet again, this time taking over the windowfront room of the building.

When not at her shop working and sewing new designs and custom commissions, she loves to spend time with her husband and 3 cats, Holly, Roxy, and Romeo (aka Buddy). In the summer, you might also find Pam taking her Vespa Primavera out for a ride.

 

Pam's first and oldest cat is a Tabby named Holly. She was rescued at the age of 3 from the Wisconsin Humane Society
Pam's second kitty is a blue point Siamese named Roxy (Princess)
Pam's third cat is a tuxedo that was rescued from the streets and named Romeo (aka Buddy)