about luksin

i live and work on the coast of maine. i have a background in sculpture, art, and design, and enjoy bringing those elements into my everyday life in a very practical way. i also have a strong conscious drive to respect and preserve the earth's resources, and a sense of personal responsibility to do so in my life and also as a business owner  

my favorite objects have an uncommon character, a quality of craft, and an ease on the eye and body. when put together, these things create a unique story, but also appeal in a timeless, versatile way. the way i design clothes is simply by feeling out what i want to wear, everywhere. from coastal villages, to the city to your daily farm or house chores, and of course for lounging. luksin has a placeless and timeless fluidity.

i grew up antiquing, and going to flea markets, and art galleries (and always flipping through fashion magazines). after designing and building my own home, my deep passion for home- and what brings us comfort in the physical world, has led me to bring some of my inclinations and strengths into offering home decorating and design as well as clothing design. 

as individuals we have opportunities to support the environment in so many small actions, every day. being conscious of the things we buy and make is one way we can take responsibility for our impact on the world around us, which is why i use ethically and sustainably sourced materials for my clothing.
non-organic cotton is one of the most heavily pesticide- and herbicide-treated crops on earth. synthetic materials/petroleum based fabrics, do not decompose like natural materials in the landfill. material choices matter. and how quickly we discard our things because they go out of style, or fall apart due to poor quality- for me, the aesthetic of luksin is the fun part- the ethics of it are the important part.

in the home, using timeless, classic materials reduces the need to constantly redecorate and renovate, to stay on trend. adding character with pieces that were made, 50, or 100 years ago is a great way to add character too, and doesn’t contribute to new production. 

my approach to design overall; classic style, adorned with personal touches, will always be in style. whether clothes or home decor. 

peace 
~daria