Ears of Buddha, is a Houston-based fashion brand with sustainability at its core, and is founded by Franny and John Koelsch. Franny has an extensive background in fashion and an active presence in the Texas art scene. Franny pulls inspiration from her surroundings and life experiences in her creative process. The seventh-generation Houstonian prides herself on manufacturing the Ears of Buddha collections locally in Houston and in small batches and carefully selected materials. Ears of Buddha presented their collection at the DREEMS Showroom during Paris Fashion Week FW20.