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It's that time of year again, towards the end of summer, when hot days are followed by cool nights. You’ll want to finally leave those shorts in the drawer and pull out your denim instead to keep you warm at night, but it’s still so hot by day that you’ll reach for casual tanks to keep you fashionably cool in the sun.
We found some fun and fresh looks to inspire your style and help keep the spirit of summer alive through its final days..
Pather Yang, our Director of Operations is a woman of many talents, so we are happy to have welcomed her to the Eva & Paul team! She's been working diligently to ensure that our website fits the tone and feel of the Eva & Paul story. Her background in fashion design has been essential as she selects the style and look of our new website to makes it sleek and welcoming for all our Eva & Paul fans. Check out our banner makeover below!
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As you can see, we've made the banner warmer and friendlier. We are looking forward to providing continued improvements on our site. Stay tuned!
Photo sourced from sanpedroscoop.com
It’s hard to believe we are heading into the last days of summer. While plugging away at work, I’m often nostalgic for my international travels of years past, especially if I am taking a mini-break and gazing at art or photos I’ve collected from my journey.
As NYC cools down, a trip to a small town in Mexico called Tulum seems like it could be the perfect final getaway of the summer. It’s one of my favorite travel destinations. I’d visited (solo) during business school as a project to better understand tourism and technology.
Just a 90-mile drive from Cancun, Tulum is a small city distinguished by its pristine beaches and local charm. For any traveler in search of a delicate balance of rustic ‘True Mexico’ with a little international flair, Tulum brings both elements into harmony. One of my favorite aspects of Tulum is that the entire city is solar powered and has several eco-friendly boutiques all across its shoreline. Although the town is no longer a hidden treasure with limited tourists, the combination of beauty and conscious living embodies the Eva & Paul spirit. Tulum has become my second home.
Where to Go!
Photo sourced from locogringo.com
Tulum city and ruins are all nearby, so you can balance a bit of culture with beach lounging. I split the days between tanning and hopping around the surrounding ruins.
What to Eat!
Photo sourced from tripadvisor.com
Fish tacos became my comfort food during my travel. Langoustines came at a fast second as a fresh cross between shrimp and lobster - absolutely delicious. And for all you Americanos, they’re not spicy at all - unless you add salsa!
Stylish denim ties are difficult to find. Hence, we thought our limited edition Oliver Denim Skinny Tie would be the perfect gift for our Kickstarter campaign supporters.
Denim ties intrigued us because of their comfort and functionality. Our sleek design can easily be styled to suit any occasion. They make the perfect accent piece - representing character and charm. Such a simple but surprising fashion piece can really make the difference!
A denim tie can give a modern flair to traditional casual style without going overboard. Pair your denim tie with a casual blazer, collared shirt, other denim pieces and loafers. Or, go for a light look for the summer with clean lines and a touch of color.
Our male colleagues often complain that they have limited options for style during the work week. However, you can successfully incorporate denim without breaking any rules! Pair your denim tie with a classic camel colored suit vest, chino pants and white quarter-sleeved shirt. Or, give a boost to your trim detailed blazer.
Blazers with sneakers as the ‘go-to’ night out wardrobe plan is outdated. It’s time for a make-over. Go sophisticated and pair your denim tie with a pastel colored dress shirt under a charcoal gray blazer. Or, go for a light look paired with slim fit trousers and creative oxfords.
When I am not living, breathing and brainstorming about organic denim, I like to bask in some sunshine and enjoy an outdoor festival or two. Since we are creeping into the last days of summer, a quick getaway from Greenpoint seemed like a good idea. This weekend, I headed to Flea in LIC with my good friend Becca. It was a perfect dose of empanadas, vintage jewelry and inspiring Manhattan views from Long Island City to cure the stress of the week and pass a lazy Sunday. We then skipped to PS1 to enjoy Warm Up, outdoor music alongside an outdoor art exhibit and get a taste of Brooklyn’s latest fashion trends.
Last week I went to Holstee’s Kickstarter party in Gawanus Brooklyn. It was a great shindig and their Kickstarter is rocking! Check it out
HERE!Hi folks, we’re hiring our second position, Manager of Denim Production & Technical Design. Contact Jobs@evaandpaul.com
Manager, Denim Production & Technical Design
WHO WE ARE:
Eva & Paul is an organic women’s denim company revolutionizing the denim industry through an innovative approach to sizing and sourcing to make truly flattering premium jeans. Unlike most brands that make proportions for size 0 and use these proportions for all other sizes, E&P makes jeans for the actual shapes of women at each size. We use proportions based on 3D body scanning data.
E&P is a mission-driven, travel-inspired brand - using artisanal hand-printed pocket fabrics and organic cotton from family farms in India, building a premium lifestyle brand around international exploration, natural beauty, and women supporting one another.
For more, see our successful Kickstarter campaign: http://kck.st/10kTvdp
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Looking for an energetic, self-starter with a passion for using fashion to change the world to help us produce our organic denim jeans. After our successful Kickstarter campaign (in which we raised $22K selling 128 pairs of jeans), we are now preparing to begin selling jeans in boutiques across the U.S and online. We are a small team, so the Manager of Production & Product Development will be involved in every element of the denim development process, from the creation and management of tech packs to fittings and photoshoots, through fabric and materials sourcing, jeans production, and order fulfillment.
Responsibilities may include:
Work with Denim Design Consultant to develop denim line, with tech packs for each SKU. Inform decisions including denim fabrics, washes, trims/stitching, and on and off-apparel branding.
Work with Denim Design Consultant to track technical changes to denim designs through fittings and photoshoots. Manage fitting schedule and ensure logistics (e.g. hiring fit models).
With guidance from the Denim Design Consultant, manage materials sourcing.
Work with Director of Operations to track costs and prices to ensure jeans meet budget requirements. Coordinate movement of materials between factories, wash-houses, sample shops, materials stores, etc.
May include lifting heavy packages.
Create and manage production schedule. Coordinate with Director of Operations to ensure that production delivery deadlines are met.
Work with factories in garment district and other locations in the U.S. (tentatively Texas) to ensure quality of denim production.
Help to manage order fulfillment, including order tracking and inventory database, printing labels, mailing and shipping jeans, managing returns and damages.
Skills required:
Passion for using business models, fashion and innovation to change the world.
BA or the equivalent in fashion operations or production.
4+ years of experience in fashion production with experience in denim for 1+ years.
Knowledge of patternmaking, grading, technical design, and the creation of Tech Packs. Attention to detail and ability to use relevant software (Excel, Illustrator, CAD, etc.)
Ability to catch mistakes in the apparel manufacturing process and identify solutions to improve quality and accuracy.
Willingness to travel to U.S. based factories. Likely location is Texas.
Ability to lift heavy rolls of fabric and shipping boxes.
Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail required.
Proven track record in performing well in a fast-paced environment and organizational skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines effectively.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail and knowledge of budgeting required.
Proven track record working with diverse, international teams.
Positive attitude and willingness to “roll up the sleeves” to get the job done.
T-shirts are here! Fresh off the printers, our organic cotton tees are ready to be sent to you. Look out for them soon!
We filmed Julia prancing around the city today as part of a Kickstarter thank-you video. Should be out soon! Stay tuned and have a great weekend!
Earlier this week I visited Boston to check out @MinistrySupply, and meet Kit Hickey, one of the three co-founders who met at Sloan! Can’t wait until they make high tech women’s wear too!
Eva & Paul is revolutionizing the denim industry by making better-fitting jeans using organic cotton, fair trade fabrics, and made in the USA. Our jeans are flattering and comfortable for diverse body shapes. Unlike other brands that target only the smallest sizes, E&P makes jeans for the actual shapes of real women using different proportions for each size based on 3D body scanning data. We are a premium lifestyle brand focusing on fit, comfort, social mission, and international experiences.
175 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, USA
