Designer spotlight – Mr. Larkin
“Casey Larkin’s story…
Born in Oklahoma, grew up in TX, fashion school in TX, LA and overseas, toured w/ some bands, moved to Paris, moved back to LA, fell in love, moved to be w/ my heart in San Francisco, started Mr. Larkin. 3 sisters…bestfriends. Mama is our idol. She had a tee company and designed for Neimans in the 80s, grandma (Nanaw) was a wedding dress maker…fashion runs in the blood I guess. Wanted to be a veterinarian but the only thing I was ever successful w/ was this…so I went w it. I believe in a sustainable lifestyle…so does Mr. Larkin.
5 words that describe my line…
Wearable, unique, sustainable, pretty, feminine yet edgy…oh wait thats 7;)
I am an eco-fashion designer because…
There is no reason not to be. I feel it is my personal responsibility…I am a designer first, but living a sustainable lifestyle is so important to me…so I design clothing that can easily be apart of that world…I try to keep that in mind when I design…we go to yoga, we go see shows, parties, events, lunch w friends, relaxing on the couch, good days, bad days…why not do it all in clothing that is locally made, for the environment and supports our future.”
