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A mother-daughter duo looks to the past to turn a kitchen staple into a modern fashion statement.

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What: Vintage-inspired aprons
Who: Helena and Claire Steele of Jessie Steele
Where: Berkeley, California
When: Started in 2002
Startup costs: $150,000

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