About Us

 

 

I tend to be a person who has a lot of “visions”. Visions for the perfect scarf, the ideal sweatshirt, the essential bracelet stack…. I could go on.  In 2001, I had a vision for a bright pink scarf to contrast my otherwise black New York City wardrobe. I set out to find this “perfect” piece, but after hours of helplessly searching for this accessory, I instead decided to enroll in a knitting class at the Fashion Institute of Technology so I could learn to make it myself.  It was at that moment I realized how much excitement and personal satisfaction I get from creating something new and figuring out ways to execute my visions on my own.   

It wasn't until we were in the middle of a global pandemic that I decided to test mixing colors and hand dyeing fabrics. I started by using just the 3 primary colors to dye and within days I was measuring and mixing to create dynamic colors of my own. The thing was, I have never actually been drawn to the traditional tie dye look, but I was falling in love with colors. 

Within a month of playing with color I was introduced to ice dyeing and life has never been the same since. I would spend hours watching the ice melt and with it a trail of color. I loved watching the movement of the liquid travel through the fabric and I tried desperately to control the results I thought I desired, but this was 2020 and life was anything but something you could manipulate. 

Once I let go of my overwhelming desire to control the outcome of things, I was able to start appreciating the beauty of what was in front of me.

I truly love the art form itself, but more than anything, I love that it has allowed me to see how much more interesting the world is when we stop trying to fit in. 

My goal is that each piece will serve as a reminder that YOU are one-of-a-kind. 

 Nicole Mittman