THE G R E E N G A R M E N T
Designer Q & A GC: Why do you design children’s clothes? TM: I have always loved creating things and sewing, and when friends started having babies it seemed like a natural tangent. The fact that it became a career is just pure luck (and some hard work). GC: Why is being Eco important as a designer? TM: I think being Eco is important in every aspect of life. But particularly when creating things, it means so much to be able to create something new from something old, instead of continuing to use natural resources for every “new” item. There doesn’t need to be a disconnect between living green and dressing your little ones in unique, adorable pieces! GC: What was the inspiration for your garment? TM: Snow falling, and the coziness I love to feel while watching it through the window. GC: What materials are used for this garment? TM: These pieces were upcycled from Goodwill finds - a mens oxford-cloth shirt and a cozy throw. GC: Tell us the first thing that comes to mind with the word “green.” TM: A field full of tall grass, and little legs running.
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