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Diving into Java’s art and textile scene

Posted by Rose on 27th Feb 2023

What I did on my winter vacation—exploring Javanese art and fabric dyeing while staying comfortable in Java's heat. I arrived in Java during the rainy season—very hot and humid. So I layered … read more

Mature women’s clothing can lapse into blandness

Posted by Rose on 14th Dec 2022

Comfortable clothing and colorful clothing aren’t mutually exclusive! The Sympatico collection draws on a prismatic array of shades.I’ve often sung the praises of neutrals, especially in the conte … read more

Stovepipe hemp and Tencel pants: practical, stylish comfort

Posted by Rose on 2nd Nov 2022

These sustainable womens hemp pants are both stylish and earth-friendly. In designing Sympatico’s Stovepipe Pants, comfort topped the list of my aims. First, they needed to fit real-life f … read more

How constraints fire up our creativity

Posted by Rose on 24th Oct 2022

What I first perceived as obstacles led me to crafting artisan-made clothes I knew I wanted to operate my own business and it needed to be about apparel. Beyond that, though, I was less sure. Thou … read more

Remembering Issey Miyake and his quest for comfort

Posted by Rose on 26th Aug 2022

This fashion designer's ultimate concern was creating wearable art that reflects our times while granting unlimited freedom of movement.Sympatico is all about the same freedom of movement Issey Miyake … read more

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