we create curated product platforms through our dynamic network of industry icons

Our history is our value.

Threadline’s reputation is built on pioneering resale technology and reimagining the lifecycle of fashion. With expertise spanning sustainability, digital ecosystems, and brand development, Threadline creates platforms that extend the value of every garment.

Founded by Lacie Thorne and Mark Shekleton, Threadline combines strategic vision, technical leadership, and deep industry knowledge. Through technology, management, and consulting, we help brands streamline resale, protect authenticity, and engage customers beyond the first purchase.

We capture the unique DNA of each brand and translate it into digital-first solutions that work across apparel, footwear, accessories, and beyond. From concept to implementation, Threadline ensures quality, credibility, and long-term impact for brands and their communities.

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LACIE THORNE
LACIE THORNE

Prior to residing in Nashville, Lacie Thorne lived in New York City and Hong Kong, spending 15 years in fashion design after attending Parsons School of Design. Her professional design experience includes collaborations with celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, and Adam Levine on the development of their namesake clothing brands under the leadership of Tommy Hilfiger. In Hong Kong, she served as creative director for luxury brand advertising campaigns across the Asia-Pacific region.

Lacie graduated from Yale University’s School of Management with a focus on Sustainability, teaches fashion studies at Belmont University’s O’More School of Design, is an alum of the Visa© Digital Creators Program, authored the forthcoming second edition of Sustainability and Social Change in Fashion (Bloomsbury, 2026), and co-founded the Tennessee Fashion Council, a fiscally sponsored project of the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville. She is the mother of two children and has an unhealthy affinity for Facebook Marketplace.

MARK SHEKLETON
MARK SHEKLETON

Mark Shekleton is a technology entrepreneur and engineering leader with expertise in cryptographic authentication, aerospace systems, and secure software design. Mark is the founder of SmartSeal Inc., developing NFC–NFT authentication technology for physical assets, and has held leadership roles at Collins Aerospace, Belcan, and Pratt & Whitney.

A U.S. Air Force veteran with more than 2,500 mishap-free flight hours as a C-17 Loadmaster, Mark combines technical innovation with mission-driven leadership to create scalable solutions at the intersection of hardware, software, and security.

 

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