Conversations on vulnerability, sustainability and happiness

Fabric of the Future We are so excited to introduce a new fabric. Our suits will not only be made ethically, but created with a visionary eco-friendly fabric, Carvico Vita. Carvico Vita is soft and durable with incredible shape retention, and maximum UV protection. Tests have even shown this fabric is two times more resistant to chlorine and sun creams. The best part is, it is made from a regenerated nylon called Econyl, that helps protect and clean up our earth’s resources.  Nylon is known for its impressive qualities. When it was launched in the 1930’s it truly changed the...

Why We Choose to Make Our Clothes in New York     Over the past sixty years, we have become disconnected from the people who produce our clothes. As recently as the 1960’s, we were making 95% of clothing for the United States, in New York. Today, we are only making 3%. With so much production overseas, it is easy to ignore what goes into a piece of clothing. Due to quick turnaround time, low cost, and excessive amounts of product, we think of the fashion supply chain as a very well operated machine. However, what separates clothes from other...

  Conventional Cotton Organic Cotton Environment  Agrochemicals  Uses 25% of the world’s insecticides and 10% of the world’s pesticides.   No insecticides or pesticides, utilizes natural solutions such as organic foliar sprays.  Water  Uses over 250 billion tons of water every year.  Uses 90% less water.  Habitat  Pollutes waterways, soil, and air poisoning a wide range of wildlife. Depletes soil. Releases 220 million tons of CO2 a year.  Does not pollute habitat. Uses growing systems that replenish soil. Has 46% lower CO2 emissions.  Health  Toxins  Grown with GMOs. Majority of pesticides and insecticides used are known carcinogens or endocrine disruptors. Bleached...

     And never doubt that you can go change the world A conversation with The Queen Of Raw I had the immense privilege of meeting Stephanie while researching textiles for Buci’s first line. I was attracted to the website while looking for deadstock fabric resources and retailers online.  She invited me to her office to come look at some swatches and I was immediately struck by her warmth and how she spoke so knowledgeably, with such generosity. She emanates strength and power and yet carries it through a gentle nature. Her work speaks for itself. Just last quarter Queen of...