I LOVE this! As a person in food we're ALWAYS thinking about "what goes together, grows together" but I've really never thought about how this same principle would be applied to the natural fibers I wear, and the places I adventure...wearing them. Thanks for this great conversation, Hadley! :) P.S.
I hope that Lauren Manoogian makes your list - her pieces are INCROYABLE. xx
Reading this while looking at my stack of sweaters with concern...What a thoughtful piece to read as we are inundated with calls to buy buy buy all the fall sweaters. Excited for the rest of this series!
Thanks Kim! I agree that I had this moment of concern (and guilt) around my sweater pile. And then remembered what Mairin said that how much we wear it matters too, and how we can care for our clothes to maintain their life! you're not alone in this one.
Wow, mind blown. Such a simple thing but easily forgotten to make the connection of where your materials come from and what climate they're best suited for. I would love to see this go into depth about hiking/outdoor clothes. So much is made from synthetic fibers, supposedly for better breathability, water resistance, etc.
I just got to meet up with Mairin a few weeks ago and am so stoked on her clothing line and sustainable practices. She's so lovely, and I've been wearing her new sweater every day since the weather turned a bit here in Montana. 10/10 can recommend it for its shape, warmth, beautiful wool, and lovely style.
Love this post so much and very excited for this series! As a knitter who tries to only handmake all my knits, I've never really thought about how logical it is to source the material from the climate you want the end product to be best suited for (outside of cotton for summer, wool for winter). So fascinating and I'm excited to give Maririn's substack a follow!
Thank you Haley! I loved writing it and talking to the Ella and Mairin. I totally agree that it makes so much sense and seems so obvious and it's wild that we (consumers, producers) have removed it from the equation!
alfonza wool wear is a smaller argentinian brand, fantastic sweaters!
I LOVE this! As a person in food we're ALWAYS thinking about "what goes together, grows together" but I've really never thought about how this same principle would be applied to the natural fibers I wear, and the places I adventure...wearing them. Thanks for this great conversation, Hadley! :) P.S.
I hope that Lauren Manoogian makes your list - her pieces are INCROYABLE. xx
I immediately thought of you when Mairin and I discussed this!
I love it! Thanks for such a great conversation Hadley :)
Can't wait for more talks!
Can’t wait to read your next piece, I 💛 Babaa and Finisterre sweaters so much!
great to hear feedback already!
Reading this while looking at my stack of sweaters with concern...What a thoughtful piece to read as we are inundated with calls to buy buy buy all the fall sweaters. Excited for the rest of this series!
Thanks Kim! I agree that I had this moment of concern (and guilt) around my sweater pile. And then remembered what Mairin said that how much we wear it matters too, and how we can care for our clothes to maintain their life! you're not alone in this one.
Wow, mind blown. Such a simple thing but easily forgotten to make the connection of where your materials come from and what climate they're best suited for. I would love to see this go into depth about hiking/outdoor clothes. So much is made from synthetic fibers, supposedly for better breathability, water resistance, etc.
More posts on this will follow for sure! I'm already looking into more research on textiles and humans that hold the knowledge. Stay tuned!
I just got to meet up with Mairin a few weeks ago and am so stoked on her clothing line and sustainable practices. She's so lovely, and I've been wearing her new sweater every day since the weather turned a bit here in Montana. 10/10 can recommend it for its shape, warmth, beautiful wool, and lovely style.
SO lovely for sure. this group.... heart melting.
Love this post so much and very excited for this series! As a knitter who tries to only handmake all my knits, I've never really thought about how logical it is to source the material from the climate you want the end product to be best suited for (outside of cotton for summer, wool for winter). So fascinating and I'm excited to give Maririn's substack a follow!
Thank you Haley! I loved writing it and talking to the Ella and Mairin. I totally agree that it makes so much sense and seems so obvious and it's wild that we (consumers, producers) have removed it from the equation!