My mom and one of my childhood friends came up with the great idea of using re-purposed and vintage fabrics for some of our designs (after all, what’s more eco-friendly than material that already exists and doesn’t require any manufacturing?!) namely, using recycled kimonos for the fabrics for our doggie jackets. This is a wonderful suggestion, not only because kimono fabric is typically intricate and beautiful, but also because my parents currently live in Tokyo and my mom has access to a virtually endless supply of used and vintage kimonos.

My mom sent three kimonos for us to try in limited edition, and the fabric is now with our seamstress who is going to work her magic and no doubt produce another adorable creation. Right now, we’ll be using a similar pattern to our original jacket, but in the future, we’re planning on coming up with a design that resembles an actual kimono.

We’re not sure how many jackets we’ll be able to get out of three kimonos, but we’re first going to try selling the finished product at the street fair we’ll be at on September 20th.

So, would you prefer a kimono-themed jacket for your pup, or a design that is more like a traditional kimono? Feel free to leave any and all feedback, and we’ll continue to update as we progress.

p.s. - we’ve also taken on a couple custom-designed eco-jacket projects so let me know if you’re interested in a specific design or color for your pooch for a specific occasion!

*alexis