Today, I am excited to announce the launch of the Uncommon Cartography Affiliate Program! Each month I will introduce you to artists and brands that I am working with, which you can support by either making a purchase or becoming an affiliate to spread the word about them. I have personally met the companies involved with this program and am excited about the work that they are doing. My promise to you is to only share brands that doing something interesting and beautiful because I know how important it is that the brands you are connected with fit your aesthetic and level of excellence.
The two brands below,
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, are based in the Pacific Northwest and have a unique and compelling story which we believe your friends and networks will enjoy learning about. Becoming an affiliate is a great way for you to earn extra revenue as well as support local creatives.
- Esther Maria Swaty, Dream Defender
THE STORY BEHIND THE BRANDS
MOO-YOUNG Born in Jamaica, Francine Moo-Young comes from an eclectic family mix of European, Chinese and Caribbean cultures. A love and appreciation of art was instilled in her from an early age, as many of her relatives were practicing artists. Her passion for textiles began as a child, when her grandmother and great aunts taught her to sew by hand. Francine went on to gain multiple degrees, eventually following her heart and obtaining a degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. She worked for iconic LA fashion brands for ten years, building her knowledge of both design and production. Francine now calls Seattle home, focusing on her desire to make beautiful, functional and wearable art. With a studio and storefront in the Pike/Pine neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Francine lovingly crafts each piece by hand. Her choice of hides and where to cut each pattern piece is determined by the feeling she gets from each hide, highlighting its unique markings and characteristics, not masking them.
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RADLEY RAVEN The Roaring Twenties - Hollywood, Gangsters, Jazz & Gin, there is something so alluring about that era that just had to come back. In 2012, Radley set out to make his own version of this period. Something cool, sophisticated with an air of mystery. Through traveling & other means, Radley curates rare vintage textiles from around the world to be handmade in Seattle into beautiful gentlemen accessories. In ode to the great craftsmanship & detail of the past, each piece is personally inscribed with the fabric’s history, including: the circa date, origin, type of material & the limited number that were made; Most often, few & far between.
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Ps: Program brands and participants must be based in the US.
Pps: If you or someone you know is interested in joining the affiliate program please email me at info@uncommoncartography.com.