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THE PROCESS - MADE WITH CONE DENIM
THE PROCESS - MADE WITH CONE DENIM
Some things take time, patience and luck isn't out of the question either. But most of all, persistence, a bold attitude and kindness at heart. This Project and Collaboration with Cone Denim is very exciting to me. Not just because of its legacy or expertise and innovation in the industry. So why then?
When I started as a sales associate at Levi Strauss & Co. around 2019, I would've never believed you if you told me I'd end up behind a sewing machine. Little did I know that very shortly I was introduced to the in-store Tailor Shop and became its primary resident as Tailor Ambassador. I was tought how to hem Jeans, Repair them and customise customer's trucker jackets and 501's and make them unique and their own. It was then, that I realised there was something special about being able to give back with creativity and with that came a sense of proudness and duty. At some point it was time to move on and take on a new adventure and learn different things in another place, but this collaboration with Cone Denim has come full circle because of it.
About a week before my planned trip to Colorado, USA- I received an email from the team at Cone Denim. Selected to be an ambassador and an exciting project to start working together. Of course I said yes. The fabric got shipped over to my residence in Colorado where I'd start the project. To me, all of this makes perfect sense. The American West, a sustainable fabric from the mill that helped shape the iconic 5 pocket jean and being able to translate arcé's shapes in denim while doing all of that in the USA.
Close to Aspen, surrounded by the high alpine and aspen trees- we found a temporary place to set up shop to get to work. The following month would be about taking in the stunning nature, connect back with friends and family and work on this project.
The process (almost always) starts with the fabric. Ofcourse there are shapes and styles that come to mind, but until I rolled out the fabric roll, I wasn't sure what it would turn out to become. The fabric used is a Raw natural 11.25 oz 3X1 right hand twill that consists of a TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ blend. This sustainable fabric is marked with a blue selvedge detail alongside the edge of the fabric to create awareness for the lesser use of water.
For this capsule I wanted to create a story of Past, Current and Future. One of our favourite styles of Edition 02 is the Kyoto Jacket. The jacket is inspired by Japanese kimono's while the big front pockets and relaxed cocoon-like shape nod to modern-day workwear and cardigans. This became the first Pillar of the capsule collection to mark where we currently are. After our weekend trip to Crestone and the sand-dunes the idea of the Crestone Chore Coat came to mind. Looking at the past, the Work Jackets has always been around in different parts of the world. Named as Coverall, Chore Coat and many others, I felt it could be the perfect fit. Inspired by the iconic style and legacy, arcé's interpretation with this innovative Cone Denim fabric was the way to go. Looking in to the future, a new style that we've been working on is the Studio Jacket. It blends characteristics of suit jackets and kimono-like sleeves borrowed from the Kyoto Jacket. Rendered in this sustainable denim, it perfectly translate what arcé is about. The balance between hard and soft, comfort, and the intention to create something that lasts.
the process
the process
crafted with intention
crafted with intention
After the fabric is selected and the pattern is drawn, the fabric is cut. Since on this project we're working with a Selvedge denim, it's even more important to place the pattern pieces precise. The fabric is less wide than your conventional wide-loom fabric and end on both sides with a self finished edge. By carefully lining up the pattern pieces and taking the selvedge in consideration, we can use it as a nice detail while making sure we create the minimum amount of excess fabric that we leave out.
created in small batch
created in small batch
Every piece in this capsule has been made one garment at a time, from only a select amount of yardage available. We always try to aim for smaller batch collections, so we don't create more than needed. Therefore this capsule is available in limited numbers. To me that's only fitting. A celebration of denim history and pushing the boundaries of sustainable denim.
Onwards to a slower pace. A more sustainable future.
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THE PROCESS - MADE WITH CONE DENIM
THE PROCESS -MADE WITH CONE DENIM
THE PROCESS - MADE WITH CONE DENIM
Some things take time, patience and luck isn't out of the question either. But most of all, persistence, a bold attitude and kindness at heart. This Project and Collaboration with Cone Denim is very exciting to me. Not just because of its legacy or expertise and innovation in the industry. So why then?
When I started as a sales associate at Levi Strauss & Co. around 2019, I would've never believed you if you told me I'd end up behind a sewing machine. Little did I know that very shortly I was introduced to the in-store Tailor Shop and became its primary resident as Tailor Ambassador. I was tought how to hem Jeans, Repair them and customise customer's trucker jackets and 501's and make them unique and their own. It was then, that I realised there was something special about being able to give back with creativity and with that came a sense of proudness and duty. At some point it was time to move on and take on a new adventure and learn different things in another place, but this collaboration with Cone Denim has come full circle because of it.
About a week before my planned trip to Colorado, USA- I received an email from the team at Cone Denim. Selected to be an ambassador and an exciting project to start working together. Of course I said yes. The fabric got shipped over to my residence in Colorado where I'd start the project. To me, all of this makes perfect sense. The American West, a sustainable fabric from the mill that helped shape the iconic 5 pocket jean and being able to translate arcé's shapes in denim while doing all of that in the USA.
Close to Aspen, surrounded by the high alpine and aspen trees- we found a temporary place to set up shop to get to work. The following month would be about taking in the stunning nature, connect back with friends and family and work on this project.
the process
the process
The process (almost always) starts with the fabric. Ofcourse there are shapes and styles that come to mind, but until I rolled out the fabric roll, I wasn't sure what it would turn out to become. The fabric used is a Raw natural 11.25 oz 3X1 right hand twill that consists of a TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ blend. This sustainable fabric is marked with a blue selvedge detail alongside the edge of the fabric to create awareness for the lesser use of water.
For this capsule I wanted to create a story of Past, Current and Future. One of our favourite styles of Edition 02 is the Kyoto Jacket. The jacket is inspired by Japanese kimono's while the big front pockets and relaxed cocoon-like shape nod to modern-day workwear and cardigans. This became the first Pillar of the capsule collection to mark where we currently are. After our weekend trip to Crestone and the sand-dunes the idea of the Crestone Chore Coat came to mind. Looking at the past, the Work Jackets has always been around in different parts of the world. Named as Coverall, Chore Coat and many others, I felt it could be the perfect fit. Inspired by the iconic style and legacy, arcé's interpretation with this innovative Cone Denim fabric was the way to go. Looking in to the future, a new style that we've been working on is the Studio Jacket. It blends characteristics of suit jackets and kimono-like sleeves borrowed from the Kyoto Jacket. Rendered in this sustainable denim, it perfectly translate what arcé is about. The balance between hard and soft, comfort, and the intention to create something that lasts.
crafted with intention
After the fabric is selected and the pattern is drawn, the fabric is cut. Since on this project we're working with a Selvedge denim, it's even more important to place the pattern pieces precise. The fabric is less wide than your conventional wide-loom fabric and end on both sides with a self finished edge. By carefully lining up the pattern pieces and taking the selvedge in consideration, we can use it as a nice detail while making sure we create the minimum amount of excess fabric that we leave out.
created in small batch
Every piece in this capsule has been made one garment at a time, from only a select amount of yardage available. We always try to aim for smaller batch collections, so we don't create more than needed. Therefore this capsule is available in limited numbers. To me that's only fitting. A celebration of denim history and pushing the boundaries of sustainable denim.
Onwards to a slower pace. A more sustainable future.
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