ALPACA
Our partnership with Pacomarca Alpaca Research Facility since 2011 has led us to become the sole patrons of “Alianza”, the largest alpaca cooperative in the world.
Our uncompromising ideals of creating positive impact are the foundation of every project, and we champion responsible production methods through our supply chains.
Our partnership with Pacomarca Alpaca Research Facility since 2011 has led us to become the sole patrons of “Alianza”, the largest alpaca cooperative in the world.
This project represents our dedication to sustainability, tradition, and the empowerment of indigenous herding communities in the Peruvian Andes.
Travelling to Bolivia was the journey that inspired our vision for how we could impact communities positively through creativity and design.
This project demonstrates that a more symbiotic production of cotton is possible, showcasing the indisputable power of nature through beautiful fabrics.
Our Palestinian embroidery project celebrates Palestinian culture working together with crafts women in occupied Palestine, representing their heritage and identity.
Ryukyu Indigo Labo strives to preserve Okinawa's unique indigo tradition by ensuring that the wisdom of the process is passed down for future generations.
In May 2011, after the devastating tsunami hit Tohoku, we started this project in partnership with small businesses and craftspeople in the region.
Vicuñas were at the brink of extinction due to their fibre being the finest in the world, and the history of this project is the most successful endangered species initiative by CITES.
We have visited most continents and many countries.
From small villages to ever expanding megacities.
We are honored to have established strong bonds with various heritage, culture and craft rich communities.
This season’s graphics are all based on iconic moments in football history. We hope this year’s tournament will produce memorable moments based on the power of passion and desire for us all to witness.
Introducing our new designs for our Natural Pima cotton scarf collection.
Artist Richard Windsor’s bold graphics express anarchical and emotional statements through legendary moments in football. These drawings were originally made for a football initiative we created together with Richard and Tomorrowland called “The 101 - One World Eleven”. Twelve years have passed since then, and the initiative still lives on in Japan.
Over a decade ago, we started exploring our Japanese heritage, starting with our mother’s origins in Kyushu, the southern region of Japan. With the aim of discovering new ways of creating designs for traditional Japanese crafts in the region, we met Yusuke Kido of ONE KILN. He is evolving the ceramic tradition in Kyushu to exciting contemporary heights, mixing traditional techniques with modern minimalist shapes and conceptual ideas.
As part of our Upcycling projects, we have teamed up with ON AIR to transform our Natural Pima Cotton garments and refashion them into statement pieces expressing our shared desire for global peace.
Since Satoru and his family relocated to Okinawa from Copenhagen a few years ago, we have immersed ourselves in the creative community on the island and have been working with Ryukyu Indigo Labo for our Ryukyu Blues Project. Ryukyu Indigo Labo is the only remaining Okinawan dyeing facility, which follows the process from the growing of the indigo plant to dyeing the final garment. Our collaboration with Ryukyu Indigo Labo, using our Natural Pima Cotton from Peru, expresses the unique depth and precision of traditionally dyed indigo garments and the beauty of the Ryukyu culture.
Suri alpaca is one of two breeds of alpaca. It is known for its characteristic fleece coat, which is very long-haired and silky. The Suri alpaca breed is thought to be less than 10% of the global alpaca population, making it one of the rarest fine fibre animals in the world.
For this winter, we have designed new and fresh accessories, including scarves, which have been up to three years in the making. The excitement of working with alpaca wool is that we get to develop designs that have never been made in alpaca wool before. We are therefore very excited to introduce our Woolly scarf and non-brushed Market check scarf, designed in collaboration with Le Tings. These two designs are finally ready after many years of research and development.