WHO IS VIVIAN DARKBLOOM?

We are small sustainable slow fashion brand based in Maine.

Our mission is to provide effortless clothing made out of organic and natural fabrics that celebrates feminine figure. The one that feels good to wear and made without chemicals or nasty stuff. We also like to recycle old wool and turn it into accessories such as bags and slippers.

VISION

We believe your skin can breathe in our garments and still look beautiful! Wearing simple designs, made locally on Mount Desert Island in Maine, USA or fair trade accessories made abroad in Serbia in our designer’s first home.

VALUES

We deliver good things to you! Things made with love, attention to detail, care and fairness.

GET TO KNOW OUR FABRIC

Linen

Linen is made from flax, and is one of the best fabrics out there and has been for ages. It is strong, breezy, and gentle to your skin and the planet. Linen uses basically no water, and emits ¼ of the carbon as cotton per pound of fiber.

Recycled cotton

Recycled cotton is repurposed from either pre-or post-consumer cotton waste that would otherwise be waste and go to landfill. It allows us to have that soft cotton feel without the environmental impact that comes from virgin cotton.

Organic cotton

Organic cotton is a big step in the right direction. It doesn’t allow the use of genetically modified seeds and restricts the use of many chemicals—making it safe for the environment, the farmers and you! It still uses water and land but it helps sustain the land it is grown on through crop rotations, natural ways of controlling pesticides, and did we mention it is usually rain fed?

Recycled cashmere

We get why everyone loves cashmere. It's warm and cozy and super delicious against your skin. Unfortunately, the global demand for it has led to goats overgrazing in Mongolia. It's basically turning grasslands into deserts. Yea, pretty scary. That's why we use recycled cashmere. Recycled cashmere yarns are made from repurposed, regenerated cashmere clippings and knitwear to produce the same smooth feel as conventional cashmere. On average 1 kg of recycled cashmere has 80% less of the environmental impact than conventional cashmere. Talk about a cozy win-win!

Recycled Wool

We want to reduce the direct impact wool production has on sheep. That is why we have decided to use recycled wool for our accessories collection of bags.

Hemp

Hemp is quite possibly one of the most useful and sustainable plants in human history —and remains the strongest natural fiber on earth. Hemp helps protect your skin by naturally filtering UV light. Hemp is lightweight and breathable. Resists bacterial growth preventing odors. Also known for its durability, it has four times the strength of cotton and it won't weaken when washed. Retains color better than any other fabric. Naturally soft on the skin and will continue to soften with each wear. Hemp has a similar drape to linen.

Silk

Silk is the strongest of natural fibers. It contains natural protein and 18 essential amino acids. It also contains natural cellular albumen which speeds up the metabolism of skin cells. As it is a breathable fabric and a natural temperature regulator, silk helps the body retain heat in cold weather while excess heat is expelled in warm weather, helping your body maintain a comfortable, natural temperature. Silk is hypoallergenic; it does not attract dust mites and is a natural fungal repellant. As it does not conduct static electricity, sleeping on silk helps reduce hair breakage.

Silk does not draw moisture away from your skin and hair, but encourages a proper moisture balance, while its extremely smooth and soft texture proves to be beneficial for those with sensitive skin conditions (e.g. Eczema).