About Our Company
OUR NAME
What’s in a name? Probably lots of good stories and feelings, maybe some not much more than abstract notions, attached in all sorts of ways to that thing we’ve named. When I first moved to California I was really struck by the vastness of this American West. That first drive across the country and my earliest explorations of the mountains and deserts were peppered with signs that read: “NO GAS OR SERVICE FOR 100 MILES”. Something about retelling the tale of an empty gas tank with nothing around but empty road, and how you unstuck yourself somehow, will stir up a deep love for the great wide open west.
I find myself making one last stop in the last little town on the edge of wilderness to pick up a box of matches, a fuel canister, some chapstick, or just an unspoken peace of mind that I know where I’m headed.
It’s these places that have inspired the name. A Last Chance to gather the things we rely on, to trust what we’ve got and to be certain those things will be a part of whatever comes down the road.
OUR STORY
Last Chance Textiles (LCT) was founded in 2015 by Lindsey Fout, a textile designer, researcher, and teacher. Originally from West Virginia, her rural Appalachian upbringing informs the integrity and utilitarian aspects of her work. What began as an exploration of natural dyes in the backyard of her Los Angeles apartment has steadily evolved over the last 11 years. Along the way, LCT has been shaped by personal curiosity, trial and error, a move to Oregon, travels to India, pivots during the pandemic, and the transformative leap into motherhood. Each season brings new challenges, new inspirations, and unexpected adventures. What remains the same is a love for tried and true bandanas, authenticity, and beautiful details.
Today, Last Chance makes colorful bandanas and scarves that feel timeless yet super special. Our hand-drawn patterns are based on historical references from around the globe (mostly textiles). Through this lens, textile traditions are both rooted and re-imagined, creating a vision and product that will stand the test of time. We utilize soft and sustainable quality fabrics like organic cotton, naturally dyed silk, and handwoven khadi.
DESIGNING FROM SCRATCH
Every LCT product begins as a research project, a deep dive into the world of historical textiles. Textiles are significant and intimate objects for humankind, and every corner of the globe boasts a unique textile tradition. By weaving in historical context and culture, I aim to create a thread through time, connecting the past to the future of a well worn bandana. I always try to mesh several references when creating loose sketches of the motifs I want to use. I draw all of my patterns by hand and then bring them onto the computer to manually finalize layouts and develop color combinations. The result is a thoughtful classic design that will never go out of style.
Please note: We will never bring artificial intelligence into our creative process. All designs, prints, models, photography, videos come from human hands, brains, and irreplaceable magic that comes from people collaborating together.
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