More Than Colour: The Feeling Behind Every Fabric

More Than Colour: The Feeling Behind Every Fabric

When I design each collection that isn’t part of a custom order, the colours I choose are never fixed, they shift and evolve with my inspirations. Sometimes it starts with travel, a fabric I happen to find, or even something as simple as a moment in nature. Other times, it’s sparked by dining at a restaurant and envisioning a design on the spot.

Colour is deeply emotional. Every combination I use carries its own story and no two are ever the same.

Some days, I sit for hours in front of swatch books, experimenting with colour combinations for upcoming collections. It's not just about how a colour looks, it's how it feels. That’s why I need to physically touch and handle the fabrics. The texture, weight, and movement all influence the final design. I often find myself at fabric markets around the world, sourcing textiles that speak to me and spark new ideas.

Building a reliable supply of quality fabric takes time. I visited my fabric suppliers more than ten times to build those long-term relationships before I could even make purchases. I don't just source them from my computer at home, but to build those relationships ensure the fabrics I choose are consistent, durable, and free of flaws. That trust and attention to detail carry through to every piece I make. This also ensures when I make custom orders for restaurants that they will consistently get the same quality when I make the next batches. 

Design is a process. I often revisit past pieces and see something new: a better pocket placement, a change in proportions, or even a different colour pairing. These revisions are part of the journey. An example is my logo used to be on the left side of the apron but I decided to make a change to on the right side when looking at the apron. There were many reasons for the change including fine details like pocket locations and embroidery of your logo. Every project I worked on I thought more about the placement and it just felt right to be on the right side when looking at the apron.

Every stitch, every detail, reflects not just function, but a moment in time, shaped by inspiration and refined by experience.