Lived In Series ~ Ilana Glazer

Lived In Series ~ Ilana Glazer

October 17, 2022

Like many of us, I was introduced to Ilana Glazer through the genius of Broad City, a show that she and pal Abbi Jacobson created and starred in. So when Ilana came to our Fort Greene shop last fall, we just about lost it! We shared that this year is Kordal's ten year anniversary and it would be such an honor to feature her in our Lived in Series to mark the occasion. Fast forward a few months later and Ilana is rolling up to set in Crown Heights on her bike, and yes, she's just as cool and kind as you'd expect. She's generous with her time, has everyone cracking up and looks incredible in our knits - even on a humid 90 degree day. We got a chance to talk about pregnancy and healthcare, how styling informs her characters, and finding levity amidst existential challenges.

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Lived In Series ~ Re Jin Lee

Lived In Series ~ Re Jin Lee

January 19, 2022

RJ of Re Jin Lee is an incredible ceramic artist based in New York. She is self taught and her work is constantly evolving; subconsciously taking in the influence of the surrounding softness of nature and the unpredictable moods of self, while still maintaining the firm structure of past influences.

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Lived In Series ~ Kelly Brown

Lived In Series ~ Kelly Brown

January 05, 2022

We were first introduced to Kelly Brown's work midway through 2021, a year into the pandemic and dreaming of the days we could travel to wild places again. Kelly is a photographer who splits her time between British Columbia and Joshua Tree, California and its her ability to beautifully capture these vastly different landscapes that drew us to her work. For this month's lived in series we caught up with Kelly to learn more about her inspirations, building an Earth House in Joshua Tree and becoming a mother.

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Zero-Waste Patchwork Quilted Jacket

Zero-Waste Patchwork Quilted Jacket

February 19, 2021

This past season we asked our partners in Guatemala to save all of the fabric scraps from our quilted jackets and pants to give new life to a special project! Our incredible production manager Rosa worked with a local seamstress named Sandra to create patchwork panels which were then quilted and re-sewn, resulting in our first Zero-Waste Patchwork Quilted Jacket! While we are calling this our "Zero-Waste" jacket, we want to be clear that this is still a work in progress. Not all of our scraps have found a home, but we will continue to incorporate zero-waste practices into our design and production processes. These are just the first steps on our journey to circular design!

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Muse Series ~ En Tsao

Muse Series ~ En Tsao

February 01, 2021

En Tsao ~ Maker/Founder, Brooklyn, NY.

For our Muse series we'll be taking time to catch up with people who inspire us daily through their artwork, music, entrepreneurship, activism, design, etc. They are the movers and shakers of our time and are setting the bar high with their unique voice and vision.

Produced in small batches here in Brooklyn, NY, Even Keel infuses Eastern Roots with Western Herbs to handcraft a vegan bath & body line with a principal focus on our earth’s natural clays, oils and botanicals.

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Naturally Dyed Raw Silk ~ Green Matters

Naturally Dyed Raw Silk ~ Green Matters

April 09, 2020

As Kordal has grown and expanded over the years, it has been such a joy to explore the role that woven garments play in the brand. Sustainable principals are more naturally built into the way knitwear is produced, but with wovens it can get a little dicey if you're not diligent. That's why we're so excited to share the process with you this time around!

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Color Grown Cotton ~ Algodones Mayas

Color Grown Cotton ~ Algodones Mayas

March 06, 2020 1 Comment

Algodones Mayas was founded 26 years ago by Luisa's parents with a goal of preserving the Guatemalan culture, the land, it's natural colors and motifs. To do this they grow and cultivate native pre-hispanic colored cotton. The thread derived from their cotton does not go through any dyeing process. They preserve 100% of the plant's natural colors: brown Ixcaco, raw white and jade green. 

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Kordal Studio & Shop Build Out

Kordal Studio & Shop Build Out

February 25, 2020

Over the past seven years it's been such a gift ⁣to see how our little brand has grown and evolved. ⁣From launching a Kickstarter project back in 2012 to quitting my freelance gigs a few years later to work on Kordal full time and hiring our first team member Jia Yee, we've reached milestones I couldn't have imagined. I'm still pinching myself that on November 30th, 2019 we opened the doors of our very own store.⁣⁣

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The Joanna Jumpsuit ~ A Lesson in Shrinkage

The Joanna Jumpsuit ~ A Lesson in Shrinkage

October 23, 2019 1 Comment

This season we followed the same tried and true fit for maximum versatility and comfort, updating a few design details like the adjustable button closure at the waist for size customization! As an ever growing and learning brand (and as with many things in life), there were a couple of lessons learned along the way. We'd like to share a few of those insights with you here. Read on for our thoughts on fit, fabric shrinkage and wash & care instructions!

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How It's Made ~ Alpaca Slides

How It's Made ~ Alpaca Slides

October 18, 2019

As we began to develop footwear, we began to ask ourselves what purpose our shoes offer us. They provide us a way to get around safely and, if you so choose, in an aesthetically pleasing way. They offer comfort and stability. They can contribute to our sense of identity.

We didn't want to create just another product, for the sake of creating another product. We hope that if you purchase our Alpaca Slides, that you'll wear them and remember all that your shoes (and feet, and body, and mind!) do for you.

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Lived In Series ~ Kiva Motnyk

Lived In Series ~ Kiva Motnyk

July 03, 2019

Being invited into Kiva's home and studio is a bit like entering a dream. Sunlight pours into the space, bringing to life the mosaics of color that fill the room. She offers us tea and makes us instantly feel at home. In a gentle and intentional tone she tell us about her upcoming shows, travels and the history of her studio. Originally the home of her parents in the 1960s, her mother a modern dancer and father a painter, it's clear that creativity is the heart of this home. 

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Lived in Series ~ Alexandra Elle

Lived in Series ~ Alexandra Elle

May 12, 2019

We were first introduced to Alexandra Elle back in January when she released her book "Today I Affirm - A Journal that Nurtures Self-Care."  We were so honored and thrilled to see her wearing head to toe Kordal at her latest book signing and love that she is creating an outlet for others to to find support, comfort and strength through writing. A true beauty inside and out. In her journal "Today I Affirm" Alex's opening note reads "Affirmations create space for us to relax, reflect, reset, and rearrange our personal narratives. When we slow down and settle into ourselves, positive self-affirmations can help build a home within by laying the foundation of self-awareness, introspection, and understanding."

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