Collection
DANA LEE BROWN is a textile-focused clothing line, built on a range of custom soil-to-loom fabrics developed with farms and supply chains within the North American Region.
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 compelling textiles, reflective of the landscapes they come from.
BY APPOINTMENT STUDIO
Our Studio on Bowen Island, BC, is currently open by appointment for in-person visits and shopping.
DANA
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.
Formerly of DANA LEE (2008–2016), 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 simple, functional garments that balance humility and expression.
PRESS
HIGH SNOBIETY - GOOD CLOTHES INDEX
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