Collection
DANA LEE BROWN is a textile-focused clothing line, built on a range of custom field-to-loom fabrics developed together with North American farms and supply chains.
The design starts with natural fibres grown as close to home as possible—followed by yarn spinning, weaving, knitting, and other steps that extend from the Cascadian Coastline to the Maritimes.
While textiles are typically reliant on a complex network of global supply chains, the creative challenge of exploring what can be made with resources close at hand is what continues to shape the work. The intention is not only to invest in restorative local fibre systems, but to create textiles that are both unique and compelling—reflective of the landscapes they come from.
SHOP/STUDIO
We invite you to visit our Shop/ Studio on Bowen Island, BC, where you can learn more about the collection and connect with the slower pace and natural surroundings that influence the DLB line.
DANA
Formerly of DANA LEE (2008–2016), Dana grew up in Northern BC and Vancouver before moving to New York to design menswear. There, she eventually founded her eponymous label, before taking a five-year hiatus from the garment industry.
Her prior experience with North American garment and textile production serves as the foundation for this deeper exploration into place, while carrying forward her long-standing interest in garments shaped by both humility and expression.
Since 2018, Dana has resided on NEXWLÉLEXWM (Bowen Island), the ancestral and unceded territory of the SḴWX̱WÚ7MESH ÚXWUMIXW (Squamish Nation), where her brand is also based.
PRESS
NY MAG - Bowen Shop/ Studio Visit
BLACKBIRD SKYPLANE - 35 Spyplane icons
High Snobiety - Interview_Sept. 10, 2021
Identity design by Manon Fraser
Documentary imagery by Adrian Buitenhuis