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Texture Clothing: Comfortable, Sustainable & Pretty

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Teresa Remple from Texture Clothing. I've been buying Texture Clothing for years now - first at I Heart Rummage shows, then at outdoor festivals and most recently at Urban Craft Uprising. Her clothes are soft and comfy - exactly the kind of thing you want to slip on to run to Sunday brunch - or wear to work - or laze about the house in. Basically, you'll just never want to take Texture off.


Comment on this post and you'll be entered to win a pair of Knit Mitts! Heck yes! They come in all kinds of awesome color combos. And if you're all smitten with the rest of Texture, you can use the coupon code: pretty20 to get 20% off at checkout. Now don't say I never did nothin' for ya. Get on it though, the code expires one month from today.



Now, I can never seem to interview someone like a normal person so I ended up asking Teresa a bunch of weird questions. Following are the ones that she deemed okay to answer.

Q: To your knowledge, do you have all your teeth?

A: *Yes, even the 4 wisdom teeth I had to have pulled out.  I had my dentist drill holes in them and added them to a sweet macramé hemp necklace!



Q: How and why and when did you start Texture?

A: *I think it was about 10 years ago now…after studying design at night school, and thinking that I was going to get into costume design for the theatre, I decided to put a biz plan together and start a line.  I borrowed some money and started sewing!

The comfy skirt is one of my favorites.
Q: House or apartment?
A: House

Q: Do you have an evil cat?  
A: Nope, but the neighbours’ cats keep the rats away…

Q: If monkeys came down from space and told you that they wanted to take away your favorite thing - what would you tell them to take? (keeping in mind that they can read your thoughts and will demolish you if you lie) 
A: This is a difficult one! I sorta want to say my ‘morning cuppa coffee’.  So I’ll say that. final answer.

Q: What do you dream of doing that you're not doing yet?  
A: Speaking Spanish.

Q: What do you do besides run Texture?  
A: Hike, dance (salsa), can locally grown food, travel to sunny destinations in which to CHILL OUT.

Q: Where do you eat food and what kind of food is your favorite?   
A: As of late, a very rare steak is at the top of my list…I have also been enjoying Vietnamese food.  (the tamarind tree, in seattle, is amazing!)

Post Pants: I'm coming for you.
Q: What is the last class you took?  
A: A workshop on textile art (screen printing, among other things…)

Q: Have you ever been walking around and smelled feet and then realized that it was your own feet?
A: That just happened to me last night.  I promptly washed my feet.

Q: Do you have any clothing that isn't Texture? Where is it from?  
A: I like wearing clothing made by friends of mine!  Togs Design (Tabitha Savoie:Vancouver, BC), Rebe (Debby Weiss: LA, CA), Sweet Skins (Mira Farin:Eugene, OR)

Q: How do you celebrate things? 
A: By gathering with loved ones…eating well…drinking a cocktail.  The usual.

Okay, that is all people. Leave a comment on this post and you will be entered to win a pair of sweet Knit Mitts. One winner will be selected on Monday, March 21st, 2011.

And remember, you can get 20% off your Texture purchase by using couponcode: pretty20. It's good for an entire month from the date of this post.

105 comments:

beadedmermaid said...

i love her clothing

Unknown said...

I like the interview questions and Teresa's answers. Cool clothing and company!

Alexandra said...

haha I love the interview! Great clothing! I would love to win this giveaway!

bcbeaveratheart said...

I would love to win this giveaway! And I can hardly wait to do some comfy cloths shopping!
bcbeaveratheart@gmail.com

Digital Misfit said...

Fantastic interview! LOL
I love the free clothing style - very urban comfort chic.
Heidig@gmail.com

Michelle said...

I have been oogling over her clothing for a long time and I think I am going to buy some now...thanks for the interview :D
wadenshell@gmail.com

POPshop & Spazz Records said...

I love Texture. Please enter me! :)

Shelby said...

Loved this interview and all of the random questions. Those are always the best kind. I'd love a pair of these. Thanks for the give away

Shenny said...

Lol, those were really great questions to ask! :D

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Jenn said...

Those questions were great! I would love to win another pair of knit mitts. You can't have to many.

skipthelaundry said...

cool clothes, nice interview
skipthelaundry at gmail dot com

amanda. said...

what a great interview! i am anxiously awaiting my first package from texture :) -- these mits would be such a wonderful addition.

Fanny said...

The pin up skirts on her website are amazing! Thanks for having this great giveaway! :) 2pmishere(at)gmail(dot)com

Lifedreamed said...

I love her clothing. I'm awaiting a shipment now. Her knitmitts are amazing. I would love a pair. They are on my wish list.

Anonymous said...

great giveaway and even better interview! :D

Heather said...

All the clothes looks so cute and comfy!

Amber said...

These are so so cute! I love the berry stain/violet and I love her creative color names!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Katarzyna said...

I'd love to win! :)

gogunia3(at)wp(dot)pl

Sarah B. said...

She is so talented! Thanks for the chance to win! :)

sarah at yesteachercrafts dot com

Erin said...

I love this post! Great interview... lovely clothes. :)

sarah said...

I recently purchased 2 comfy skirts, 1 as a gift and 1 for myself. I LOVE it! I can't wait to try more texture.

Jamie said...

I loved getting to know the maker behind such awesome clothing. I would loveee to win,

JuneBug said...

fun interview - great company!

Libby said...

So Cute! I love it all!


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Mary Lee said...

Very quirky, clever interview! I love this clothing, the color combos are fantastic and they look uber comfortable!

maryleebythesea(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I was looking over the questions while scrolling...then went back, "Wait! did she really ask that!?"
haha, Such a brilliant way to get me interested in Teresa!

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jhitomi said...

Yes, those were interesting questions and answers. Never heard that one about the feet, for sure. Love these mitts.
jhbalvin at gmail dot com

violoner said...
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violoner said...

this would be fun to win!

mom2girls said...

Oh I love the clothing that she makes, so pretty, just what I like to wear!
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Monica said...

These mitts would make me very happy.

Lara said...

Fun interview! I have a Texture comfy skirt - and I LOVE it - serious comfort and style. I've been hoping to get my hands in some knit mitts . . .

Aik said...

I love the knit mitts :: black/charcoal.

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Glogirl said...

The Knit Mitts are very unique! I checked out the website and learned that they are made of scrap fabric.
Great way to recycle fabric!

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Jacqueline said...

love the mitts esp in the black and purple combo! jmmccarr@gmail.com

Pegs said...

The mittens look so awesome! Definitely something that would keep my hands warm in the office as I'm apparently the only person always cold :p

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victoriamum said...

Beautiful stuff!

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wizardewu said...

I love the color combinations that the Knit Mitts come in.
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Jennifer Young said...

love it! thanks for a chance to win!
j.

va said...

lovely mitts for winter . thanks
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Piper said...

love the questions for this interview, keeps it interesting and for her as well!

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Danielle K said...

Great clothing & interview!

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Heathery said...

Thanks for the chance! :)
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Dovile said...

Thank you for the chance!

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Gintare said...

i would love to win that

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Glo said...

They seem so nice!

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Anonymous said...

I love the variety of colors for the knit mitts!
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Brynn Elizabeth Paige said...

Thanks for the chance to win! brynnelizabethpaige@gmail.com

Jill said...

what a creative interview and an awesome giveaway! :)

Viva said...

Great shop. I love the knit mitts :: berry stain/violet, thanks!

Darcy said...

Great shop and great interview! Thanks for the chance!

avatarlady said...

I'd love to win these mitts. Please enter me.

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Unknown said...

Thanks for the opportunity.

misteedawnw at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

The knit mitts are so pretty - LOVE the color combos!!

Anonymous said...

The knit mitts are so pretty - LOVE the color combos!!

Melissa said...

I would love to win!

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janil said...

Please pick me up!!!
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eclairre said...

id love to win this!

Katie said...

great interview! I love your unique questions :)
And i really like these gloves...they would be great for spring time

kshuttle(at)uoguelph(dot)ca

Shannon Mathena said...

Love the mitts! Great giveaway.

Shannon
rs_mathena@yahoo.com

chainsawhoney said...

Such awesome clothing! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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Tina Jett said...

Knit mitts! My hands get the colds when they're on the keyboards.

Unknown said...

love it! the interview is awesome =)
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Anonymous said...

GREat Giveaway! I would love to win!

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Meegs said...

Fun interview, cool mitts! :-)

Sarah said...

Love the clifford red/merlot color combo!

B. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsons said...

I love her clothes, too!
--Brandy
fosterbrandy(at)msn(dot)com

Rebecca said...

love the colors - they look so comfy!

Unknown said...

I love the chocolate/pumpkin spice knit mitts - adorable! :)
rararomp at gmail dot com

Kashena said...

I love Urban Craft Uprising! I'll have to look for her.

konecki (at) gmail

Leslie Richman said...

Great interview! I love Texture- please enter me :)

Thanks!
lesliedoll at hotmail dot com

Magpie Shinies said...

Adorable gloves, great interview! I have kept my two removed wisdom teeth, I have no idea what to do with them!

Anonymous said...

Cute clothes - thanks so much!

Ang
ang_vaughan at yahoo dot com

karan said...

Looks nice, stylish and comfy
catwoman007@gmaildotcom

Wendy said...

Those are some sweet looking mittens! Thanks for sharing the interview and great clothing!

welindsey at gmail dot com

LeahB said...

Great stuff!

sandyandcosmo said...

Loved the interview! Thanks for the giveaway, the knit mitts look so warm and comfy!

Anonymous said...

great clothing.

henley_mac @yahoo dot com

Nupur said...

Love those cheerful color combos. Thanks for the giveaway!

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very married said...

ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com

please enter me!

Liza said...

Such pretty clothing! I love your interview questions, too, and that she played along. The inside of your head must be a very interesting place.... :)

Thanks for the chance to win!

--Liza

ejm6x (at) yahoo (dot) com

Doogie, Bailey and Jin said...

I love the clothes, especially the pants... i hope i win, =)

ninjasinger said...

I would love to win! Those knit mitts look great!

Michelle said...

Ooh, I love these! The only problem would be choosing which colors.
Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

Holly said...

I love these mitts they're so cool!

jayedee said...

please throw my name in the hat for this very cool giveaway!
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windycindy said...

What a fabulous prize giveaway!
My great-niece would love wearing
her Knit Mitts...
Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

Mikki said...

cool knitmitts. i like pretty things too. count me in on this giveaway. thanks

Mikki said...

Awesome giveaway. I like prett things too. I love the knitmits. Count me in to win. Thanks

jessicadnguyen. said...

i checked out her website and the merlot/dusty rose mittens are SO gorgeous!
i want to win! :D

Anonymous said...

her knitmitts are gorgeous!
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Happy Camper said...

I love the Post Pants, great interview too.
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Beth said...

What a fun interview. And those knit mitts are awesome!

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Unknown said...

Wow, thare are just too many amazing combinations. With few of these, I would cover all my outfits :)

kamewh said...

What a fun interview!

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Ingrid said...

Aww, these are so cute! :)

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Anja M. said...

Nice! Thanks for the great giveaway.

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limonada said...

ahahaha this is too funny, thanks!
Made me smile!
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mean green mom said...

Her clothes are amazing and what a great interview! Please enter me for your fab giveaway.
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Meg Bridge said...

Cute clothes and great interview!

Lesli said...

Love this! Thanks for the chance!

littleumbrella (at) att (dot) net

Unknown said...

Just did the drawing and Erin M. - comment #26 is the winner of the Texture Knit Mitts. Congrats!

Anonymous said...

She sounds fuuny!
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Mary said...

love the colors!!


mary.c.digiorgio at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I have loved texture clothing. I love brands that have real purpose. Texture clothing has a real purpose to be eco friendly and I like that. I never knew the owner was so down to earth but after reading this funny interview I see that she is quite down to earth.