Going to Vietnam was always been a long time dream of mine, I can't even put my finger on why but at this point I knew my intuition was right. My travels brought me to the world's most colorful city, Hoi An. Hội An (會安) translates as "peaceful meeting place". The people you meet in Hoi An or even just pass have a calm peaceful demeanor. It is a beautiful and bustling town and extremely romantic. The peaceful Old Town is filled with ancient tea houses, Chinese temples and perfectly preserved merchant houses and friendly faces at every turn. It is a feast for the eyes, with splashes of color on every surface and a lively energy in the streets. If you truly want to be overwhelmed by color and texture, visit the Central Market in Hoi An where vendors gather to sell fresh tropical fruits, and handmade goods is a must. Here is where we began.
On a perfect sunny 85 degree day I ventured out to find a local tailor to recreate a couple of my favorite dresses, after being fitted I continued my journey through the streets of Hoi An. I then came across some of the most beautiful colors and fabrics I have ever observed. The colors were calming and the texture light and airy. I was in love. The very next day I returned to the market to meet and speak to the owner of this shop about what would hopefully be a long partnership of her amazing craftsmanship and my love for design. From here I returned home to being working on several designs counting down the days until I would return to Hoi An to place my first order and bring my vision to life. Our relationship is something I hold very near and dear to my heart and I want to bring that love to everything we produce and sell at Tidelander. Since my travels we have been producing beautiful clothing to be sold in Australian boutiques. This inspired my sister and I to open a shop of our own in sunny Jacksonville Beach Florida. We hope to share our love of beautiful clothing and jewelry with everyone that visits our store and online as well.
On a perfect sunny 85 degree day I ventured out to find a local tailor to recreate a couple of my favorite dresses, after being fitted I continued my journey through the streets of Hoi An. I then came across some of the most beautiful colors and fabrics I have ever observed. The colors were calming and the texture light and airy. I was in love. The very next day I returned to the market to meet and speak to the owner of this shop about what would hopefully be a long partnership of her amazing craftsmanship and my love for design. From here I returned home to being working on several designs counting down the days until I would return to Hoi An to place my first order and bring my vision to life. Our relationship is something I hold very near and dear to my heart and I want to bring that love to everything we produce and sell at Tidelander. Since my travels we have been producing beautiful clothing to be sold in Australian boutiques. This inspired my sister and I to open a shop of our own in sunny Jacksonville Beach Florida. We hope to share our love of beautiful clothing and jewelry with everyone that visits our store and online as well.
