Upcycle Magic
Heaps of soft trash, reincarnated. Fabric conspired for one life, lives anew. Draped upon my limbs with renewed passion. My soul filled with purpose. Spirits of others linger here beautifully, of their own time, within the fabric’s threads. I’ll meet you where you are. We will learn new ways to move through this universe together. Tangible gifts. Upcycle magic. Brought to you by SUAY.
Photography by: FRED SIEGEL
Styled by: JOJO ABOT
Hair & Makeup by: RYAN TANIGUCHI
Hair & Makeup Assist by: MARIA BARRERA
Clothing by: SUAY
Accessories: VINTAGE
Models: GRIFFIN KATZ & AIDAN ROOT
Creative Direction: PAM PATTERSON
To date, SUAY has diverted over 3.5 million pounds of textiles from landfills. Pioneering the clean-up economy, SUAY garments are created from a combination of post-consumer waste, deadstock, and domestically, organically grown fibers.
LIT
SUAY is a Los Angeles based, 100% vertical sewing and production shop founded in 2017. SUAY supports garment workersʼ rights and policy reform for fair wages, highlighting the numerous systemic injustices within the fashion industry.
LOUD
SUAYʼs dedication to design, coupled with a drive for activism, is putting reclaimed products at the center of a social, economic and environmental revolution. Prioritizing upcycling not only massively impacts our planet, but our daily quality of life.
DOPE
SUAY means beautiful in Thai and was chosen by the founder Lindsay and longterm collaborator, Tina, after 18 years of learning and growing together. Tinaʼs fingerprint is on everything SUAY creates. She and Lindsay share a passion for turning discarded clothes into beautiful new garments. As mothers, daughters, partners, and souls meant to find each other, SUAY shows the world what is possible with teamwork and drive.
BLAZE
Find SUAY on Mateo Street in DTLA. While respecting concepts of sustainable and ethical consumption, fashion-forward divas dive into a flow of bold new styles and designs. Find something you love at SUAY. And more.
