The debut Ace & Jig AW10 collection is unique on many levels. Yet the reigning reason is that each piece features "yarn-dyed wovens fabricated on ancient looms," according to Cool Hunting. Their appreciation of antique fabrics extends to their classic designs.
Through their signature stripes, the Ace & Jig AW10 collection offers fashions that will stand the test of time. Also, by working directly with fair practice weavers in India, designers Cary Vaughan and Jenna Wilson have created an ethically-minded line that would anyone would be proud to don.
Antique Fabric Fashions
The Ace & Jig AW10 Collection Was Woven on Ancient Looms
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