ARTIST STATEMENT

Layers Squared clothing is all designed and produced in-studio in Bend, Oregon.

ON DESIGN:
The pieces exude a smart fusion of intriguing and clever design elements, artistic significance, and a well-planned fit.
They are all poised timelessly, proving to be just as treasured in your wardrobe with each new season.

ON FIBER:
All natural, plant-based fibers are used, including:
l i n e n , c o t t o n ,  o r g a n i c  c o t t o n ,
b a m b o o , v i s c o s e  r a y o n , h e m p ,
s o y and s i l k.
When blended together or alone, we benefit from the luxuriously soft, durable and breathable qualities of these natural materials that have been used throughout history. Besides the occasional 2% - 5% spandex blended with these natural fibers, there are no synthetic fibers used in construction.  Minus zippers and snaps.

ON CONSTRUCTION:
Every design is created from scratch from my own engineered concepts, and then the sizes are graded by hand.  The fabrics are handpicked based on their quality and longevity, and ALL materials are PRE-SHRUNK in the studio before sewn, to eliminate any shrinkage when you purchase your garment. This also softens the material from any sizing agents used during fabric manufacturing.

ON INSPIRATION:
In every moment we get to create ourselves once again, and share that with the world.
I open up to the unlimited sources available to me, to take warp and weft and engineer something beautiful.
…then let it go…
THAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT PART