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Thief&Bandit is a brand with a wild spirit, exploring and challenging the norms of both excitement in fashion and production integrity.
We have always been the outsiders doing things our way, our small design team creating every Thief&Bandit collection from sketch to seam. Our values have stayed the same for over 10 years- all of our fabric is printed by hand and garments are sewn by hand. We are a made-to-order business with every order fulfilled in our fashion studio. A commitment to sustainability means we work with only organic textiles: jerseys, cottons, raw silks, georgette, french terry. The water based acrylic inks we print with are non-toxic, making them safe for waterways and our oceans. And our prints are immediately recognizable- they are sporadic, lively, wild spirited and unusual, speaking to those with the same fierce spirit. Every Thief&Bandit collection begins with the same intent- for our garments to empower the wearer, the same way we feel when we create them.
Our workspace is a full production fashion studio, located at 1673 Barrington street, on the second level of a historic building in downtown Halifax. The open concept space is home to a 17ft long print table and sewing studio.
The creative journey begins with our founder, creative director, and in-house artist, Amie, who hand-draws all the prints you wear. Each design is meticulously crafted to reflect the unique style and ethos of Thief and Bandit.
Once the designs are finalized, they are transferred onto giant silk screens, preparing them for the screen printing process. This process is carried out in our production space, where we handprint our fabric. We sometimes use up to five different colors of paint on a single fabric. Each color represents a separate layer that must dry before the next one is applied. This layered approach ensures vibrant, long-lasting prints.
After the printing process, the large sheets of fabric are cut into patterns according to the orders we receive. Our designer carefully cuts each design, transforming the printed fabric into the individual pieces that will form your garment.
The cut fabric pieces are then handed over to our team of skilled seamstresses, who sew them into their final form. Each piece is crafted with attention to detail, ensuring high quality and durability.
We strive to use every bit of fabric. Any leftover material from the cutting process is saved and reintegrated into special projects or scrap bundles, minimizing waste and promoting creativity.
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