Arae Arae Apparel

White mittens with 100% boiled wool and Mongolian lamb fur

Arae Arae Apparel

Rachael Levine created her brand of wearable art as an “array,” an impressive display or range of a particular type of thing. Derived from array and Levine’s childhood nickname, Rae, Arae offers one-of-a-kind apparel and accessories hand-dyed on silk and boiled wool using Shibori, an ancient Japanese tie-dye technique that creates imperfectly beautiful patterns that allow customers to express their own creative styles with every wear.

Descending from a long line of artists and entrepreneurs, Levine draws inspiration from patterns, textures, and colours found in nature as well as elements traditional textile techniques of different cultures to which she has traveled. She was introduced to a sewing machine at a young age, Levine’s canvas has been fabric since.

The designs are eco-friendly, using local makers who hand-dye, cut and sew the collection. The entire collection is zero-waste, often created from one single piece of fabric without using patterns or cutting. Styles using patterns are designed to waste as little as possible. All of the silk and boiled wool is hang-dried outside by the natural sun and air.

Arae supports the Denver, Coloroado, U.S.A.-based Sakura Foundation, which celebrates Japanese-American heritage, culture and community.

Available in the U.S.A., Australia and online. Visit www.araearae.com to find a store near you.

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