Meet Peggy: The Original Inspiration Behind Peggy Workwear

Introducing the original scoundrel: Peggy herself.

At 99 years young, my grandmother Vivian Rea has been my lifelong inspiration—and the namesake for Peggy Workwear. I’m completely obsessed with her, and for good reason. She’s a pioneer, a firecracker, and a woman who’s always been before her time. She’s lived authentically, loved deeply, and has never been afraid to stand out.

From her fierce independence to her sassy sense of humour, Peggy embodies everything our brand aspires to be—authentic, rebellious, community-oriented, and kind. She’s the blueprint. The original it girl. And the heart of this workwear movement.

Just a Few Reasons Why Peggy Rules

• 🛠️ Mother of three and grandmother of six
• 🛠️ Happily married for 73 years—Poppa was the love of her life
• 🛠️ Packs at least one matching robe and slipper set when she travels
• 🛠️ Avid birdwatcher (always has travel binoculars handy)
• 🛠️ Rocks a Canadian tuxedo better than anyone
• 🛠️ Known to flirt with waiters—classic line: “Guess how old I am?”
• 🛠️ Greets me with a “Hiya Tuts” every time
• 🛠️ Sewed my Halloween costumes in high school—even the spicy ones
• 🛠️ Loves a penny slot machine and bakes like a dream
• 🛠️ World traveler and cruise ship dance champ
• 🛠️ Still has a daily hour-long phone call with her best friend Mert
• 🛠️ Always the one laughing, dancing, and living life fully

Her energy, humour, and joy for life have shaped who I am—and what Peggy Workwear stands for. Here’s to the women who came before us, and to the ones like Peggy who keep showing us how it’s done.