I still remember the first time I tried to DIY a custom workbench in that cramped shared studio; I was so obsessed with the “aesthetic” of a deep walnut finish … Read more
Inspect Before You Accept
I still remember the exact moment I realized that “premium” is often just a marketing term used to mask a total lack of oversight. I was sitting on the floor … Read more
Check the Seams and the Armpits First
I was elbow-deep in a bin of “curated vintage” at a pop-up last week, and honestly, I almost lost it. People were paying premium prices for shirts that felt like … Read more
Stretch Forgives a Size, Not a Shape
I remember sitting on the floor of my first shared studio, surrounded by scraps of jersey and a growing sense of resentment, staring at a sample that looked perfect on … Read more
Extra Fabric Where the Body Bends
I remember sitting on the floor of my first shared studio, surrounded by half-finished samples and the smell of plastisol ink, staring at a pair of heavy-duty cargos that looked … Read more
Treat It Cold and Treat It Fast
I was hunched over my cutting table last Tuesday, trying to inspect the grainline on a fresh batch of heavy-weight organic cotton, when a rogue splash of espresso hit the … Read more
Plan Backwards From the Release Date
I remember sitting on a milk crate in my first shared studio, surrounded by the smell of plastisol ink and the deafening hum of a heat press, staring at a … Read more
Repairing Builds More Loyalty Than Discounting
I was sitting on my studio floor last Tuesday, surrounded by a pile of rejected samples, staring at a heavy-weight hoodie that had a seam pop after just one wash. … Read more
Old Sizes Mean Nothing Today
I was elbow-deep in a pile of thrifted heavyweights last Tuesday, trying to salvage a box of 90s blanks for a small print run, when I realized I’d just spent … Read more
Brands Entering Their Own Secondhand Market
I was hunched over my sewing machine last Tuesday, ripping out a seam on a “sustainable” heavyweight hoodie that had practically disintegrated after three washes, when I saw another ad … Read more