It’s only appropriate that we profile Wai-Ching Clothing on Earth Day! I interviewed Chrissy Wai-Ching about her business and what makes her Seattle studio tick. In between handdyeing and handmixing all the colors for her organic and vegan dresses, she took the time to answer my questions!
Tell us a little bit about your business.
We are using natural fibers to make sustainable wedding dresses that often feature color and organic hand detailing. Everything is made to order, by hand, in the Seattle studio.
What do you love about what you do?
The freedom and creativity, the tactile nature of the work, and meeting all the different brides.
How did you get into doing what you do?
Started in textile technology and fiber arts, began making my own clothing incorporating these elements, then customers began requesting more and more of the dresses! Now our business is about 95% bridal!
What do you wear when you’re doing what you do?
Cute little emsembles with lots of accessories!
If you have done work for a gay wedding, what is one thing you had to change your assumptions about?
I’ve done several gay weddings. I had expected that 1 partner would wear a dress, and the other a suit or pants, but often the 2 brides end up getting coordinating dresses, which is a lot of fun to design as a set.
Do you have a favorite “moment” that happens while you’re doing your job?
Definitely the moment that the bride tries the dress on at the final fitting, and everything looks perfect!
Rave and picture time!
“I never imagined I could find my dream dress for such a reasonable price. I got so many compliments on that dress, it was amazing. People said how much they loved the colors, and how unique and gorgeous it was, and the fact that I matched the scenery didn’t hurt.”
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