Why use upcycled materials?

“The fashion industry is notorious for its massive waste problem; the big business is frequently called out for being one of the largest polluters globally. According to The New York Times, nearly three-fifths of all clothing ends up in incinerators or landfills within a year of being produced. Beyond this, the Environmental Protection Agency found in 2013 that there were 15.1 million tons of textile waste, of which 12.8 million were discarded completely, while the average American throws away 70 pounds of clothing and other textiles each year. For many consumers, these alarming numbers are only really just starting to sink in, but much of the fashion industry is still several years away from solving these issues.”

“While the idea of wearable art, or art made from fashion, isn't totally new (for instance, artists Keith Haring and Joseph Beuys used clothing items to make cultural commentary), when customers buy one of these emerging designers’ items, they are essentially buying an art piece that’s one of a kind. In this way, upcycling fashion is bringing a sense of specialness back to clothing that has long been lost among fast fashion and mass-market brands.” -SARA RADIN (FASHIONISTA.COM)

Scouring local thrift stores for used T-shirts and cozy basics, washed and treated for stains, re worked and screen printed for a one of a kind garments with a fresh modern feel.