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Get ready for it - We Launch the BWS Next Week!

Lara Neece May 14, 2015

We're almost ready to go live - Are you ready for it? If you want to be the first to hear about it, make sure you are signed up for our newsletter. That's where we'll make the first announcement on Monday. We've limited some of our rewards, like our hand-dyed skirt options and our leather backpack accessory and have a few early backer specials. It's first come first serve, and the sooner you back the bigger the impact it will have on our campaign. Tuesday we'll post a link here and across all of our social media platforms.

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It's Happening Soon!

Lara Neece April 17, 2015

I officially started filling out my KickStarter project this week!!! While I don't feel quite ready (will I ever?), One Spark Festival was the push I needed. I realized after speaking with 1500+ people over the course of the festival, that while I may only be designing a skirt, this is an item that appeals to all ages, races, cultures, and size - that's exciting! The world is ready for the skirt, and the skirt is almost ready for its debut.

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The Bicycle Wrap Skirt is set up at Jacksonville Landing for One Spark Festival.

The Bicycle Wrap Skirt is set up at Jacksonville Landing for One Spark Festival.

Greetings from One Spark Festival in Jacksonville!

Lara Neece April 9, 2015

I can't tell you how excited I am to see the azaleas in full bloom surrounded by green grass and new growth - not to mention being able to hop on my bike and take the Bicycle Wrap Skirt for a spin whenever I feel like it. If you've been following me on Instagram then you've already gotten a taste of what I've been up over the past few weeks: testing out a new fastening system, getting my production details organized, and preparing for One Spark Festival in Jacksonville, FL, which is where I'm setup right now.

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A Contest, a Convention, and Creative Solutions

Lara Neece March 12, 2015

The past two weeks have gone by in a whirlwind. Last week, I participated in (and won!!) the FastPitch business contest in Savannah for local startups and this week I flew up to DC where I attended the Women and Biking Forum at the National Bike Summit. Whew! More social interaction and networking than this little introvert knew what to do with (aka I'm still processing). This just proves that you can achieve and succeed at things you never imagined you'd do. :) 

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My setup at the Merry Maker Holiday Market on Saturday (after it finally slowed down enough to get a good shot!).

My setup at the Merry Maker Holiday Market on Saturday (after it finally slowed down enough to get a good shot!).

On Markets and Making Friends

Lara Neece December 16, 2014

I just thought I'd take a brief moment (I've got to get back to the print studio to finish up holiday gift orders!) to say that it is so wonderful to meet new people and talk in person and in depth about my work in real time. Craft shows can be very stressful for me especially the lead up. There are preparations, printing, speculations about what will sell or what to bring the most of, booth display decisions, and many other considerations, and I'm sorry to admit that, I lost my cool a couple times last week (and snapped at my husband, which I instantly regretted). But doing a craft show or popup shop is ultimately such a wonderful and rewarding experience and it's all because of you guys.

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The Hand-dyeing Process
December 2, 2015
The Hand-dyeing Process
December 2, 2015

It's been a while since my last update and that is due in large part to the skirt dyeing process, which is taking longer than anticipated and more effort as well. In order to speed up the process, I took on the job of dyeing the indigo skirts which amounted to over 50 skirts at my home studio.

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December 2, 2015
How to Wear the Bicycle Wrap Skirt (a step-by-step) Tutorial
November 27, 2015
How to Wear the Bicycle Wrap Skirt (a step-by-step) Tutorial
November 27, 2015

Here is a short video demonstrating how to wear the Bicycle Wrap Skirt and how to set it up for biking.

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November 27, 2015
First Shipments of Bicycle Wrap Skirts
October 19, 2015
First Shipments of Bicycle Wrap Skirts
October 19, 2015

The first shipments of tall natural (un-dyed) Bicycle Wrap Skirts shipped out last week!!!

 Yes, yes, and yes!!! You guys have been so patient -- I can't thank you enough! 

The first batch of tall skirts shipped out this week; that is the tall sizes in natural (un-dyed). If you ordered leather hip pouches, Skirt Secures, or backpacks, we are putting the finishing touches on your packages and they will be going out this week.

News from Opportunity Threads is that they will be shipping out the remaining skirt sizes to us on Monday or Tuesday.

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October 19, 2015
Production progress in NC (and a little bit of travel)
September 15, 2015
Production progress in NC (and a little bit of travel)
September 15, 2015

After a week in Asheville, Morganton, and Charleston, I'm back in Savannah enjoying this amazing early fall weather. Months of rainy gray days finally gave way to blue skies and cooler temperatures this week -- woohoo!  I can finally spend some quality time outside again, and I couldn't be happier because -- it's Bicycle Wrap Skirt season! 

The latest update on our skirts is: they are currently in production.

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September 15, 2015
A visit to our production partners
July 15, 2015
A visit to our production partners
July 15, 2015

We made a visit to our production facility in NC last week where we met with the great folks who will be sewing our skirts. It is important for us to keep production close to home so that we can visit regularly and develop a strong relationship with the people who will be making our products. Our foremost goal was to create a great product, but it's of the utmost importance to make sure our products are made as sustainably and ethically as possible. 

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July 15, 2015

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Happy Father’s Day! We love you @brianontheroad and all that you do for our family. 💕 Andros definitely inherited your adventurous spirit and the explorer genes, and I am so happy that you two get to share lots of adventures together. Thanks f
Feels so good to put pencil to paper again. It’s been a while! Creative breaks have been few and far between these past few years, but luckily it all comes back pretty quickly. A little rusty and still a work in progress, but it’s a start
These toddler Hammerhead Shark tees are just too cute! They are available in 2T, 3T, and 4T sizes. I’m thinking about offering adult sizes, too. 🤔 What do you think?
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Some of my favorite Mom moments are spending time outside with my boy and sharing the beauty of the natural world with him. We talk about animals, plants, birds, bugs, nuts, dirt, water, wind, and sun. We listen, look, and experience all the little t
My happy place lately. Social distancing has been tough for sure. Closing my shop; preschool being closed; no babysitting help; few adult conversations; zero “me time”; and no friend visits or play dates have really changed my day-to-day
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Forest and Fin

We are designed to be outside.

Inspired by the environment and three-and-a-half years living on a small sailboat, designer Lara Neece spent the last of her savings to purchase equipment, set up a screen-printing studio, and create her company Forest and Fin. An award-winning artist and self-taught graphic designer, she designed and printed her first nature-inspired screen-printed apparel by hand using water-based inks and a manual press. Forest and Fin balances beauty,  functionality, and responsible design to inspire people to spend more time outside. Items are made as earth-friendly as possible with portions of revenue giving back to environmental conservation efforts.

, Savannah, GA

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