WORK & PHILOSOPHY

Carly’s work is a synthesis of SAORI free hand weaving, her nostalgia

for the past and a desire to design within a more sustainable model.

She hand weaves each one-of-a-kind piece on her SAORI

loom at her home studio. Carly marries her love of handwork, bold

color & pattern with simple silhouettes that are versatile and

timeless so that the beauty & humanity of the fabric can shine.

Each piece is an exploration of the movement of color and

our connection to the creative subconscious.

In staying true to the ethos of slow fashion, fabric is cut, and constructed

utilizing zero waste garment construction techniques and finished by

hand. Carly aims to create pieces that exemplify quality and

originality so that they may be unique and lasting pieces in your

wardrobe for years come.

Buy quality over quantity. Buy only what you love.

For more information contact: Carly.Kusy@Jefferson.Edu

Carly Kusy is a sustainable fashion & textile designer based in

Philadelphia, PA and an Associate Professor of Fashion Design

at Thomas Jefferson University. She teaches courses in

garment construction, fashion research, collection development

and sustainable design. She holds a B.S in Fashion Design

from Philadelphia University & an M.S in Global

Fashion Enterprise from Thomas Jefferson University.

Carly comes from an entrepreneurial background, and in 2007

launched a sustainable women’s wear line of one-of-a-kind vintage

inspired pieces which utilized re-purposed materials. It was sold online

and in stores at select retailers in Philadelphia, NYC & New Jersey.

From 2008-2013 she was the Co-Owner of Sweet Jane Vintage,

a boutique and gallery space in Philadelphia, PA that housed a curated

selection of vintage clothing and handmade pieces from local

artisans. Now she devotes herself full time to teaching, weaving and

taking care of her young son.