The idea/inspiration for the wonderful business that has become Crabapple Clothing Company began in 1990. The name Crabapple came to life from a children's book the founder, Katja Yrjana Kohlhammer use to read to her oldest daughter. It was about a family of mice living under a crabapple tree. The store has evolved immensely from the beginning when we started out with Victorian style dresses, including children's, and we have now grown into a very fashion forward and eclectic boutique.