WaZeil and UaZit DeSutter travel the country with their unique merchandise. However, his big break is happening close to home.
ATTICA, Ind. — A western Indiana couple is making waves in the fashion industry with their all-natural clothing company. They travel all over the country with their unique merchandise. However, his big break is happening close to home.
Move over New York. Attica, Indiana could be the next fashion capital.
“A lady walked in and just couldn’t believe this was happening, and she’s a downtown business owner, that this was happening in Attica,” said UaZit DeSutter.
WaZeil and UaZit DeSutter have converted their apartment into a studio.
“I was selling luxury shoes, which is the complete opposite of the life I live now,” WaZeil said.
Each an artist in their own right, the pair created an all-natural, environmentally friendly company, Stalph.
“It was kind of a rabbit hole. The fashion industry’s effect on our planet. And it was really eye-opening,” WaZeil said.
They only use fabrics of vegetable origin, cotton, hemp and linen and colors that they find around them.
“Their [Uazit] The guy has a farm where we go specifically for our black walnuts and golden rod, a lot of golden rod. So we try to forge any of the native Indiana plants in our area,” WaZeil said.
Using their kitchen stove, they give each item in their clothing line, WAZUAZ, its distinctive color.
They also make soaps, skin care products, and even kitchen utensils.
“It’s just every moment of the day. You’re constantly jumping to something else. It’s like juggling,” UaZit said.
They’re about to juggle even more of their biggest opportunity yet, Indiana Fashion Week, which kicks off Monday.
It will be a “pinch me” moment taking your designs to the catwalk.
“I told myself that if I can sell luxury shoes, I can sell my own products,” WaZeil said. “Just to wake up and dive into this creative world, it’s a big deal for us.”
The parade will take place on Saturday evening, July 30, at the Dallara IndyCar Factory at Speedway.
Source: www.wthr.com