"I was standing in this absolutely gorgeous bathroom in a luxury hotel with enough marble and gold to make Marie Antoinette jealous and as I went to step into the shower, I reached for the free plastic shower cap and thought, something’s not right with this picture - this shower cap is a fashion "DON’T". I dont ever want to be seen wearing something so ugly on my head. So upon my return home I started designing with some fabric and ribbon on a plain shower cap and "voila" Mimi A La Mode was born!"

Inspiration struck in 1990 when Mimi noticed that the beauty of her newly remodeled bathroom was detracted by the unsightly drug store bought shower cap hanging on the wall – (You know, the ones that you’d only dare wear when no one else is around.) Inspired, Mimi designed a black and white polka dotted cap with an oversized bow and flower. Her friends encouraged her to market the caps and before long they were selling at Gumps, Nordstrom’s, Bloomingdale’s and better mail order catalogs, boutiques and gift shops around the WORLD! Mimi A La Mode shower caps have been featured in Glamour Magazine, the SF Chronicle, Elle, Mirabella, Sassy, and Ladies Home Journal. The shower caps' widespread popularity has made Mimi A La Mode one of the Nation's leading manufacturers of Bed and Bath Accessories.

Established in 1990, Mimi A La Mode is a cut-to-order manufacturer located in San Francisco. Mimi A La Mode is a member of the DMA - Direct Marketing Association, San Francisco Fashion Industries and a board member of Fashion Group International, San Francisco Chapter. Mimi A La Mode donates regularly to various charities dedicated to improving the lives of men and women. The company is committed to quality and customer service. Expert seamstresses from an international background work in an atmosphere of fun, creativity and tender loving care to meet Mimi A La Mode customers’ desires!

For years, the traditional plastic shower caps available in drug stores have been plain, not very durable, and simply unattractive. For years, we’ve bought and used these caps for lack of better options. But wouldn’t you rather own a shower cap that reflects your individual style? Mimi A La Mode shower caps are designed with a light heart and a sense of humor. These caps are the perfect solution for looking glamorous while keeping your hair dry. Pamper yourself with Mimi A La Mode’s collection. And don’t forget to share these gorgeous, glamorous gift ideas with your friends, family, and amour too!

Mimi A La Mode also offers terry cloth headbands and spa wraps, satin trimmed sleep masks and earplugs with tassels. Retail prices range from $14.95-25.95 for shower caps, $22.95-26.95 for sleepmasks and $8.95 for earplugs. Future additions to the Mimi A La Mode collection will include a broadened line of spa apparel featuring more lingerie items, slippers and robes as well as a line of aromatherapy bath products.

A California native, Mimi was born and raised in Monterey. Her early interests included art, travel, philosophy, physical fitness, fashion, and people. She graduated from San Francisco State with a degree in Fashion Design in 1987. Mimi has called San Francisco home since 1985. She has traveled through Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Hawaiian Islands and North Africa. Before introducing the bathing beauties of the world to glamorous shower caps, Mimi used her considerable skills in the cosmetics, fragrance, clothing and entertainment industries. Now that she has launched Mimi A La Mode on the Internet, she hopes to share her creative and clever ideas with the rest of the world!