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Hand Stamped in Seattle
Clothing artist Devan Nichols has made a name for herself through creative designs and old-school stamping techniques .
IT ALL STARTS WITH A responsibly-made shirt . Because when empowering others to make a positive change is the mission — freedom needs to be the foundation .
“ High-quality , durable pieces are obviously a must . But for me , it ’ s more than that . I want people to feel free in my clothing ,” Devan Nichols told me while we sat in her studio . “ And for that to be the case , they need to know each piece started in freedom . So when I say ‘ responsibly made ,’ I mean I ’ ve spent hundreds of hours researching manufacturers to ensure the workers are free and earning a living wage .”
Devan is the founder of Contour Creative , a hand-stamped apparel company based in the Seattle area . Graphics and materials are designed for the adventurous spirit , meant to be cozy , hard-wearing , and fun .
Her studio — a non-descript garage — sits nestled between two-plus acres of cedar forest and a sprawling grassfilled pasture . It ’ s ringed by old rhododendrons , which even after a generous pruning by Devan ’ s husband Dan threaten to block access to the entrance .
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