Megan-Ilene is a zero waste, biodegradable clothing brand and Megan Lagueruela is a fiber artist who makes clothes.

~~All materials used are biodegradable (many are compostable) and many are organic (no pesticides are used to facilitate growing or harvesting).

~~All dyes used are either natural or low impact synthetic with a focus on low immersion techniques to prevent water waste and are safe for our city water reclamation.

~~All patterns are either designed to prevent textile off-fall or any fiber waste is reconfigured, reused or revitalized creating a closed loop, zero waste system.

~~All silhouettes are forgiving and functional, and are meant for a myriad of body types, shapes and genders.

~~All items are made in North Carolina and produced by entities receiving a fair, livable wage.

By creating items that can be worn a myriad of ways and utilizing materials that are ultimately safe for Earth's reclamation we aim to change the thought process one utilizes with purchasing goods.

It is our hope that by producing and consuming mindfully, we can focus on craftsmanship, reduce waste, and create truly impeccable clothing for the discerning customer.

Rachael Levine is a textiles artist with a focus on Shibori and fabric dyeing. She has been a working artist since Fall of 2014 and graduated with a BFA in Fashion Design from Columbia College Chicago. Rachael's love of clothing construction and manipulating textiles has blossomed into an art-to-wear collection called ARAE. The word ARAE comes from Rachael's nickname, Rae, and the word 'array' - an impressive display of things. Under her brand, she works with different kinds of silk and cotton gauze to create her various styles of Kimonos, scarves, and tops. She also works with boiled wool, which she Shibori dyes then cuts and sews into soft accessories such as gloves, scarves, and hats. ARAE is sold in many independently owned boutiques and museum shops across the US as well as handmade shows, and online with large retailers such as Artful Home, Uncommon Goods, and Free People. Rachael loves creating pieces of wearable art that allow her customers to express their own creative styles with every wear.

Ziong lives in USA co-founder of LEMPP & YIN, worked in fashion industry for 5 years, loves leather art. designer and owner of LEMPP & YIN