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Apr 02
Indigo by Tatcha: Inspired by the beauty rituals of geishas, the skincare line uses Japanese indigo for its soothing properties
Posted in: eczema, indigo, naturalskincare, rosacea 
When the word “indigo” is mentioned, many of us think of its vivid hue and common use as a dye (for that perfect shade of blue jeans) although, unfortunately, most indigo we see these days is synthetic and not the natural pigment extracted…
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Jan 02
Interview: Orondava Mumford of Alternative Apparel: The Design Director on education, innovation and the evolution of the brand
Posted in: alternativeapparel, fashiondesigners, indigo, pimacotton 
Born in rural Kentucky and raised on a farm he describes as, “in the woods, down a dirt road,” fashion designer Orondava Mumford has worked with some of the world’s most iconic brands. After lending his keen eye to Converse and acting as…
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Jul 02
Focus sur les équipes du studio Adeas qui ont imaginé le design de ce magnifique hôtel appelé Indigo Hong Kong Island, doté d’une piscine sur le toit du bâtiment. Situé dans le quartier de « Wan Chai », ce bâtiment 5 étoiles qui a ouvert en mai a déjà reçu un Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2013. Plus d’images dans la suite.
May 20
Kiriko: Dawn Yanagihara and Katsu Tanaka’s handcrafted accessories, made with antique Japanese textiles
Posted in: boro, indigo, kiriko, patchwork 
Since its inception in December 2012, Kiriko—a joint project between graphic designer Dawn Yanagihara and Compound Gallery owner Katsu Tanaka—has taken off. A mere four months after Yanagihara and…
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Apr 01
Indigo: The Color that Changed the World: Catherine Legrand’s definitive guide to the blue dye
Posted in: indigo 
From the Golden Triangle to Central America, varieties of the indigofera plant have been cultivated and used in textile production for centuries. While synthetic dyes have largely replaced the lengthy and somewhat cumbersome method used to create indigo—it takes nearly a year to…
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Mar 25
Folk Fibers Indigo Wholecloth Collection: Hand-quilted and nature-dyed quilts from Austin’s Maura Ambrose
Posted in: craftsmanship, indigo, sewing 
Maura Grace Ambrose is known chiefly as a sage of 21st-century quilting. From her home in Austin, Texas, the young Savannah College of Art and Design graduate hand-sews gorgeous, oversized quilts from scraps and new materials, injecting the traditional domestic craft with fresh life. Ambrose has just added a…
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Mar 20
Apolis + J. Crew Chambray Swim Trunks: ’60s style crafted for the love of indigo
Posted in: boardshorts, chambray, indigo, polyester, swimtrunks 
The global citizens at LA’s Apolis have teamed up with J. Crew to produce a men’s boardshort in two limited colorways. The design takes a hint from California surfers of the 1960s, with a classic single pocket construction and broad horizontal stripe. For the fabric, Apolis founders Raan and…
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