Company: Bode

Bode is a unique American clothing brand established by Emily Adams Bode Aujla in 2016. The brand specializes in creating garments from vintage textiles and newly-made traditional fabrics, honoring the legacy and narrative of these materials. Launched with a collection entirely comprised of antique textiles, Bode seeks to engage in storytelling and preservation through American menswear.

In 2019, the brand took a significant leap forward by opening its first retail store, marking a new phase in its growth. The Bode brand has distinguished itself for its use of historical techniques within a contemporary fashion context. These techniques include quilting, mending, patchwork, sashiko, boro, and appliqué, setting Bode apart in the fashion industry with its distinctive and thoughtful approach.

Emily Adams Bode, the founder, has also made history as the first female designer to showcase at the New York Fashion Week: Men’s, further demonstrating Bode’s commitment to breaking boundaries. In 2023, Bode took another major step by launching its first womenswear line, expanding its reach and continuing to push the frontiers of fashion with its innovative and heritage-inspired designs.