Susan Ingram

Short Bio

Susan Ingram is the Dallas-based founder and designer of HELENA & HARRY IV CO., a heritage children’s occasionwear brand known for American-made dresses, coats, and heirloom-quality details.

Brand Origin Story

Founded in 1989 and named for her daughter Helena and her son Harry IV, the company was built around children’s clothing for the moments families remember: flower girl dresses, Easter dresses, portrait clothing, holiday pieces, dress coats, and special-occasion accessories.

Design Philosophy

Susan’s work is guided by proportion, fabric, and restraint. A HELENA & HARRY IV CO. garment is designed to feel polished without overwhelming the child wearing it, with bows, embroidery, trims, and hand-finished details used as quiet signatures rather than decoration for its own sake.

Made in USA Manufacturing

HELENA & HARRY IV CO. is made in the United States from fine imported materials. The brand’s construction standard reflects a belief that children’s occasionwear should be beautiful enough for a formal moment and durable enough to become part of a family archive.

Retail History

The brand is carried by Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus, alongside independent children’s stores that value American-made heirloom clothing.