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Sweettrade + Kai D.

Posted on November 02, 2015

I am very happy to introduce Sweettrade products at Kai D. Williamsburg location as well as online store. I discovered Sweettrade at the Inspiration New York show at the Brooklyn Expo and immediately fell in love with the products. I share the same values and passion for products that are built to last and made locally with high quality materials. The below is a brief introduction of Sweettrade pulled from their

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Posted in Made in USA, makers, sweettrade

North Sea Clothing + Kai D.

Posted on September 03, 2015

One of my favorite brands from UK, North Sea Clothing offers genuine re-production of jumpers and accessories that are made to last. The founder, Neil Starr, is a former collector of vintage military and motorcycle wear. We have been carrying the shawl collar Expedition Cardigan since last winter. This year we are adding the Submariner Roll Neck jumpers in Navy and Yellow. Can't wait till the weather changes to wear these jumpers.

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Posted in North Sea Clothing

Kai D. Selection for Fall 15 Essentials

Posted on September 01, 2015

Slow fashion requires both designers and consumers to make conscious decisions. Designers should design less but better. Consumers should buy less but choose well. A new design must stand the test of time for quality, style and functionality. It is not easy as we live in a culture where everything is about instant satisfaction. I have picked the following items that I absolutely love.

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Kai D. Fall 2015 Collection Preview

Posted on August 04, 2015

Kai D.'s design philosophy is to make classic and yet unique pieces which suit the lifestyle of today's modern artisans (an artisan is someone who has passion for what he/she does) and are made to last. The process of design is a continuous refinement of quality, fit and details. This season I am inspired by putting shades of blues, charcoals,

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Posted in Kai D., Look Book

Kai D. Spring 2015 Collection

Posted on April 14, 2015

It took a lot of perseverance and patience, but finally 'nearly' finished the Spring 2015 collection (still awaiting one blazer, two pants and one vest). This season I established our single breasted blazer (Harper Jacket) with a soft cotton linen twill and continued our high waisted Borough Pant. The two key shirts are the banded collar 'Nash' shirt in organic cotton and cotton ramie blend herringbone.

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Posted in Kai D., Look Book

Why You Should Buy High Quality Clothes

Posted on January 20, 2015

What if every piece of clothing you owned was like your favorite pair of jeans? That is my mantra.

If you're anything like me, you're tired of donating or throwing away your clothing. It's a waste of money as well as fuel for the clothing industry to continue creating disposable goods. America alone consumes nearly 20 billion garment every year. That means each person purchases about 65 garments a year, more than 1 per week. And unfortunately, a lot of those garments go to the landfill. The EPA reports that “an estimated 14.3 million tons (28,600,000,000 pounds) of textiles (waste) were generated

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Posted in eco fashion, slow fashion, sustainable