I fell in love with Miriam’s work the first time I saw it. Her dye technique transforms fabric into something that looks like it was shaped by the earth itself—stone-like patterns, organic movement, deep colors that feel sun-baked and storm-washed. I knew immediately I wanted to collaborate.
Lucky for me, she said yes before I even finished asking.
Miriam is the artist behind Mad Mir Dye, a dye artist and violinist based right here in Minneapolis. Her creative work brings together slow fashion values and a deep sense of artistry. She uses fiber-reactive dyes, which bond directly to natural fibers, and her process involves folding, binding, and hand-applying dye over ice to create patterns that are impossible to repeat. Everything is washed thoroughly to remove excess dye—so the colors you see are the colors that stay. (Still, best to wash these on cold with darks!)
For our collaboration, I handed her a combination of finished garments and fabric—shelf-bra tanks, asymmetrical tops, and fabric for halters—and asked her to work her magic.
I’m thrilled with how these turned out. Especially the reds—always a favorite of mine. This collection fills a gap in the EcoPetites line: bold pattern, artist-made, yet perfectly proportioned for petites. Each piece is one-of-a-kind. No restocks. No reprints. Once these are gone, they’re gone.
That said—we’re already dreaming up what’s next. Every batch will be different. That’s the beauty of Miriam’s process.
If one speaks to you, don’t wait! I’d love to see one find its way to you.
