Journal
Essays, interviews, and field notes from the diaspora. Heritage as a living, breathing practice.
Heritage
The Karabela Dress: A Guide to Traditional Haitian Clothing
From working-class origins to national symbol — a cultural deep-dive on the Karabela dress and how traditional Haitian clothing shapes the way we design today.
Feb 14, 2026·9 min read
The 1804 Manifesto
On the morning of January 1, 1804, in the town of Gonaïves, a new world was declared. This is why we still wear it.
Jan 01, 2026 · 6 min read
Kompa and the Cut
From Nemours Jean-Baptiste to today's diaspora producers — how Haitian rhythm shapes the way clothes move on the body.
Dec 18, 2025 · 8 min read
Inside the Port-au-Prince Atelier
A studio visit with the embroiderers and pattern makers who hand-build every Citadelle Hoodie.
Nov 30, 2025 · 5 min read
The Veve as Protection
Sacred sigils, drawn in flour and ash, now embroidered in gold. A short lesson in respectful adornment.
Nov 12, 2025 · 4 min read