Clothing & Accessories

UPDATE: This style will be retiring soon. After careful consideration and discussion with Emi (who this garment was named in collaboration with several years ago), it no longer feels appropriate to produce this style. After a year of spiked anti-Asian violence across the nation, as a white maker this is not a garment I would design and release today. It feels appropriate and healthy to phase it out at this time as both my internal awareness and understanding along with external circumstances have changed. There are a number of Asawa Tie belts that are already cut; those belts will be sewn and listed for sale, and when they’re gone, they’re gone. No new Asawa Tie Belts will be cut to be sold. All proceeds from the final sales of this style will be redistributed to AAPI Women Lead.

Named in collaboration with Emi Ito after Japanese-American sculptor Ruth Asawa, this tie belt draws on elements of the traditional obi, but also brings in references to traditional menswear and art deco wraps and sashes. Asawa's work suggests the infinite curvature of the human form, transformation of shape, and manipulation of volume—all of which resonate deeply with our intention of adding belts to to our catalog.

Use this piece to metamorphose our most oversized, fluid garments into new and transformative shapes. Subtle curves or dramatic cinching add endless options to your wardrobe. Widest at the center, this belt tapers gently towards the ends. Wrap it around your waist twice, knotting or tying it into a bow in the front or off to the side for a more asymmetrical look. Or go a different direction, and wear it like a cummerbund knotted in the back with romantic, trailing ends. It's a statement piece that feels immediately secure and substantial on the body. And after an indulgent meal, all you have to do is loosen the knot a bit—no need to feel restricted.

My favorite way to wear this is in monochromatic outfits with a matching jacket or dress, but contrast is also eye-catching. Use it to close open-front jackets or to completely transform the look of our boxier styles like the Georgia or Harper.

UPDATE: This style will be retiring soon. After careful consideration and discussion with Emi (who this garment was named in collaboration with several years ago), it no longer feels appropriate to produce this style. After a year of spiked anti-Asian violence across the nation, as a white maker this is not a garment I would design and release today. It feels appropriate and healthy to phase it out at this time as both my internal awareness and understanding along with external circumstances have changed. There are a number of Asawa Tie belts that are already cut; those belts will be sewn and listed for sale, and when they’re gone, they’re gone. No new Asawa Tie Belts will be cut to be sold. All proceeds from the final sales of this style will be redistributed to AAPI Women Lead.

Named in collaboration with Emi Ito after Japanese-American sculptor Ruth Asawa, this tie belt draws on elements of the traditional obi, but also brings in references to traditional menswear and art deco wraps and sashes. Asawa's work suggests the infinite curvature of the human form, transformation of shape, and manipulation of volume—all of which resonate deeply with our intention of adding belts to to our catalog.

Use this piece to metamorphose our most oversized, fluid garments into new and transformative shapes. Subtle curves or dramatic cinching add endless options to your wardrobe. Widest at the center, this belt tapers gently towards the ends. Wrap it around your waist twice, knotting or tying it into a bow in the front or off to the side for a more asymmetrical look. Or go a different direction, and wear it like a cummerbund knotted in the back with romantic, trailing ends. It's a statement piece that feels immediately secure and substantial on the body. And after an indulgent meal, all you have to do is loosen the knot a bit—no need to feel restricted.

My favorite way to wear this is in monochromatic outfits with a matching jacket or dress, but contrast is also eye-catching. Use it to close open-front jackets or to completely transform the look of our boxier styles like the Georgia or Harper.

The Elodie Work Belt was first designed and released in 2016. Its concept as a large, asymmetrical pocket was slow to take shape, but once developed, became a quick favorite. I wanted to create a piece that could transform the silhouette of our voluminous, relaxed garments, but also serve a function other than aesthetic. To me, this is a pocket, belt, sash, apron, fanny pack—purely waist defining or a home for your paint brushes, cell phone, or ID. You can add a pocket to a garment without one, or add a layer of interest to an otherwise one-dimensional outfit. It's cut in a triangle, referencing one of my favorite interest-giving shapes, and the angled fabric draws a smooth line across the hips, lengthening the torso.

The Elodie can be tied in the front or back, or on the hip to highlight the large pocket. I love this style worn monochromatically over matching linen dresses and jumpsuits, or paired with a contrasting color and fabric.

The Elodie Work Belt was first designed and released in 2016. Its concept as a large, asymmetrical pocket was slow to take shape, but once developed, became a quick favorite. I wanted to create a piece that could transform the silhouette of our voluminous, relaxed garments, but also serve a function other than aesthetic. To me, this is a pocket, belt, sash, apron, fanny pack—purely waist defining or a home for your paint brushes, cell phone, or ID. You can add a pocket to a garment without one, or add a layer of interest to an otherwise one-dimensional outfit. It's cut in a triangle, referencing one of my favorite interest-giving shapes, and the angled fabric draws a smooth line across the hips, lengthening the torso.

The Elodie can be tied in the front or back, or on the hip to highlight the large pocket. I love this style worn monochromatically over matching linen dresses and jumpsuits, or paired with a contrasting color and fabric.

A classic wide belt that makes all of our cinching, silhouette-shifting dreams come true. It's substantial enough in width to really define the waist, but not so wide that it buckles when you sit down. This piece can take our most oversized, fluid tops and dresses and create transformative shapes. Subtle curves or dramatic changes in volume add endless options to your wardrobe.

My favorite way to wear this is in monochromatic outfits with a matching top or dress, but contrast is also eye-catching. Use it to close open-front jackets or to create a simple hourglass shape with a Georgia Midi.

A classic wide belt that makes all of our cinching, silhouette-shifting dreams come true. It's substantial enough in width to really define the waist, but not so wide that it buckles when you sit down. This piece can take our most oversized, fluid tops and dresses and create transformative shapes. Subtle curves or dramatic changes in volume add endless options to your wardrobe.

My favorite way to wear this is in monochromatic outfits with a matching top or dress, but contrast is also eye-catching. Use it to close open-front jackets or to create a simple hourglass shape with a Georgia Midi.

A classic wide belt that makes all of our cinching, silhouette-shifting dreams come true. It's substantial enough in width to really define the waist, but not so wide that it buckles when you sit down. This piece can take our most oversized, fluid tops and dresses and create transformative shapes. Subtle curves or dramatic changes in volume add endless options to your wardrobe.

My favorite way to wear this is in monochromatic outfits with a matching top or dress, but contrast is also eye-catching. Use it to close open-front jackets or to create a simple hourglass shape with a Georgia Midi.

A classic wide belt that makes all of our cinching, silhouette-shifting dreams come true. It's substantial enough in width to really define the waist, but not so wide that it buckles when you sit down. This piece can take our most oversized, fluid tops and dresses and create transformative shapes. Subtle curves or dramatic changes in volume add endless options to your wardrobe.

My favorite way to wear this is in monochromatic outfits with a matching top or dress, but contrast is also eye-catching. Use it to close open-front jackets or to create a simple hourglass shape with a Georgia Midi.

A classic wide belt that makes all of our cinching, silhouette-shifting dreams come true. It's substantial enough in width to really define the waist, but not so wide that it buckles when you sit down. This piece can take our most oversized, fluid tops and dresses and create transformative shapes. Subtle curves or dramatic changes in volume add endless options to your wardrobe.

My favorite way to wear this is in monochromatic outfits with a matching top or dress, but contrast is also eye-catching. Use it to close open-front jackets or to create a simple hourglass shape with a Georgia Midi.

Thin, winding, and delicate, this wrap belt can be worn so many different ways. I wanted to capture the layered, overlapping bound look of Grecian waist ties—textured, effortless, and never overwrought. You can use this belt to take our most oversized, fluid garments and create transformative shapes; subtle curves or dramatic cinching add endless options to your wardrobe. Wear it wrapped around the waist twice, crisscrossing, to create dynamic layers with the garment underneath. Knot in the front or back using a simple square knot or a sweeter bow, or wrap cleanly around the waist with no peek at the garment in between the belt layers for a sharp, crisp look. Wrap just once and leave long tails for a romantic, trailing look with lots of motion. There are endless options for styling this light, versatile piece.

My favorite way to wear this is in monochromatic outfits with a matching top or dress, but contrast is also eye-catching. Use it to close open-front jackets or to rein in the flowing fabric on a Harlow Dress.

Thin, winding, and delicate, this wrap belt can be worn so many different ways. I wanted to capture the layered, overlapping bound look of Grecian waist ties—textured, effortless, and never overwrought. You can use this belt to take our most oversized, fluid garments and create transformative shapes; subtle curves or dramatic cinching add endless options to your wardrobe. Wear it wrapped around the waist twice, crisscrossing, to create dynamic layers with the garment underneath. Knot in the front or back using a simple square knot or a sweeter bow, or wrap cleanly around the waist with no peek at the garment in between the belt layers for a sharp, crisp look. Wrap just once and leave long tails for a romantic, trailing look with lots of motion. There are endless options for styling this light, versatile piece.

My favorite way to wear this is in monochromatic outfits with a matching top or dress, but contrast is also eye-catching. Use it to close open-front jackets or to rein in the flowing fabric on a Harlow Dress.

Thin, winding, and delicate, this wrap belt can be worn so many different ways. I wanted to capture the layered, overlapping bound look of Grecian waist ties—textured, effortless, and never overwrought. You can use this belt to take our most oversized, fluid garments and create transformative shapes; subtle curves or dramatic cinching add endless options to your wardrobe. Wear it wrapped around the waist twice, crisscrossing, to create dynamic layers with the garment underneath. Knot in the front or back using a simple square knot or a sweeter bow, or wrap cleanly around the waist with no peek at the garment in between the belt layers for a sharp, crisp look. Wrap just once and leave long tails for a romantic, trailing look with lots of motion. There are endless options for styling this light, versatile piece.

My favorite way to wear this is in monochromatic outfits with a matching top or dress, but contrast is also eye-catching. Use it to close open-front jackets or to rein in the flowing fabric on a Harlow Dress.