Ponytail Journal

Nothing clears holiday fog better than a good ol’ cup of joe. However, a sip of my dark roast americano proves to be too harsh and bitter for a lazy start to the new year. My next go-to would be the medium roast from the Northern Highlands of Thailand, where the Arabica trees are grown. And here are…

I’m sure that by now the concept of “sustainability” in the fashion industry isn’t anything new or unheard of, in fact the idea of it has become a part of many brands' values and embedded as the ethical shopping mantra for customers. Fast-fashion is slowly becoming redundant as more consumers swap o…

One of my favorite modern-day poets is Danielle Doby. She has a magical way of translating our complex feelings and experiences into simple yet powerful words. Today I’d like to introduce you to her book ‘I Am Her Tribe’. Within are poems that feel like warm soulful hugs from the universe. They remi…

The earliest written record of Chinese buttons date back to Zhou Dynasty (1100 BC – 256 BC). It consists of a round button and loop, usually made with cotton cords using a Chinese Macrame technique. Through time, these buttons have made a distinct contribution to Chinese and Asian culture. It's comm…

It's been a minute since I've been in the studio. It has, and always will be, my favourite part of the gig to style clothes in a way that feels like the best form of self-expression for a range of very diffrent human beings. How we present ourselves to ourselves and to the outside world is to me,.…

The W’menswear BAN-THE-BOMB Leather Tote is artisan-made in Thailand. The tote dark blue color is achieved by skillful spreading and massaging of dye into the natural grain of the leather. Once the hide fully absorbed the dye, an additional coating of oiled is then applied to create a radiant finish…

After months of Thailand’s hot weather, I’m so happy for the cool breeze of our tropical winter in Sangkhlaburi, a district in the Northwestern region of Thailand. Off the beaten path was a place called ‘Mon Village’ occupied mostly by Burmese and Mon hill tribe villagers who settled there over half…

Last week a close friend of mine introduced me to Tash Sultana, and it literally blew my mind away! Apparently, she’s super famous with songs that have over 100 million streams. Totally feeling like a frog stuck in a well right now. If you never heard of her before, boy oh boy, you’re in for a soul.…

What we love about Papa Nui is his high quality craftsmanship and research based designs surrounding military and surfing. He's a kindred spirit who shares our hard-hitting values. The paps makes hats to be worn time and time again. Each wear adding character, making it unique to you. "At Papa...

The rich biodiversity in Laos’ mountainous jungle never cease to amaze me. From edible insects to wild greens, the forest is where Laotians source food to sustain their livelihood. Today let's hike with our fingers, through the lush terrain of Laos to forage for wild edibles and take a peek at how l…

It has been a challenging year for many producers around the world, with much uncertainty bringing factory shutdowns and production to a grinding hault. So every time we are able to release something special, made by people who love their craft, I am overwhelmed by gratitude and joy. There's no ex…

Hmong hill tribe villagers wear garments that are cultivated, spun, woven, dyed, and stitched themselves from start to finish. Compared to the colorful and heavily embroidered garments for special occasions, their everyday wear is less adorned, yet still incredibly beautiful. Women may wear a loose-…