The 615 Project was founded in 2004 by creative director Jeanne Feldkamp. Jeanne completed the patternmaking program at San Francisco–based Apparel Arts and brings a strong background in clothing and accessories design, patternmaking, garment construction, textiles, and marketing to her role with The 615 Project. She has created one-of-a-kind couture pieces for private clients since 2002, specializing in cocktail attire and leather accessories. Jeanne also works as a marketing consultant for several Fortune 100 companies.