Trelle began — as the best things often do — with serendipity. A chance encounter at a party led to a whirlwind of connection, shared laughter, and within just days, an unlikely spring break trip that would sow the seeds of something truly extraordinary: a lifelong friendship and, eventually, a shared vision that would become the foundation for Trelle.

From the start, our families blended with ease. What began as two households learning each other’s rhythms quickly transformed into a chosen family—united not just by dinners and holidays, but by the cadence of life itself. Over the years, we’ve celebrated milestones together and supported one another through life’s unexpected turns. We’ve cheered from the sidelines, cooked countless Sunday meals, traded stories over morning coffee, and found joy in the simplest of traditions. And, somewhere along the way, amidst the chaos and calm of real life, we discovered a passion that would give rise to a brand rooted in meaning and elevated by style.

It started with pickleball.

What was meant to be a family vacation in the early days of the pandemic quickly turned into an impromptu staycation. On a whim, we found ourselves on the pickleball court—and to our surprise, we couldn’t get enough. The laughter, the camaraderie, the sheer energy of the game—it was infectious. We joined leagues, we played in tournaments, we brought our friends into the fold, and most importantly, we fell in love with a sport that connected us to something bigger than ourselves: community.

But as much as we loved the game, we couldn’t help but notice something was missing.

The bags we carried—functional, yes, but far from beautiful—didn’t match the spirit we felt on the court. Where was the elegance? The expression? The playful sophistication that we so naturally brought to other parts of our lives? So, as women do, we got to work. We dreamed up a line of pickleball bags that blended performance with polish, utility with charm—accessories that carried more than paddles and water bottles. They carried our point of view.

And so, Trelle was born.