Aiken
San Fransisco, CA
Welcome to Aiken (formerly Convert),
As a retail apparel buyer for the last 30 years at boutiques like Villains and Rolo in San Francisco, I always enjoyed finding great clothing, shoes and accessories for my customers, but when I decided to open my own store, it had to be about more than just buying the coolest new denim line.
Enter my passion for environmental issues and all things'green'. Over the lastnine yearsAiken, has given me the opportunity to collaborate with other like minded clothing companies, as well as push others to get on the eco-fashion train.
The thought process behindAiken is all about giving men and women great fashion options from brands that are already sustainably produced, brands which have eco-options within their collections, or companies willing to make a change in the way they do business.
There are many environmentally friendly apparel lines available, and some of them turn out some great fashion. Many, unfortunately, do not. I have a certain aesthetic when it comes to buying, and no matter how minimal the eco-impact, if it doesn't look stylish, its out. I want my customers to discover great fashion at Aikenthey want to show off, and know they are helping the planet as an added bonus.
As a retail apparel buyer for the last 30 years at boutiques like Villains and Rolo in San Francisco, I always enjoyed finding great clothing, shoes and accessories for my customers, but when I decided to open my own store, it had to be about more than just buying the coolest new denim line.
Enter my passion for environmental issues and all things'green'. Over the lastnine yearsAiken, has given me the opportunity to collaborate with other like minded clothing companies, as well as push others to get on the eco-fashion train.
The thought process behindAiken is all about giving men and women great fashion options from brands that are already sustainably produced, brands which have eco-options within their collections, or companies willing to make a change in the way they do business.
There are many environmentally friendly apparel lines available, and some of them turn out some great fashion. Many, unfortunately, do not. I have a certain aesthetic when it comes to buying, and no matter how minimal the eco-impact, if it doesn't look stylish, its out. I want my customers to discover great fashion at Aikenthey want to show off, and know they are helping the planet as an added bonus.