It’s probably time to introduce myself. My name is Tara Moser, and I am the CEO and sole founder of Threaded Ink. A few of my loves include fashion, food, exploring new cities, rewatching movies, trying to master just about every aesthetic even though I know it’s nearly impossible (especially when you’re on a budget in your twenties), decorating, giving people gifts big and small, chatting for hours over a good latte, Pinterest, and doing quite the opposite of what people tell me I should do. Yeah, that’s always been a fun one. Oh right, and I hate when my days blend together. I LOVE change.

Speaking of change, it was pretty apparent soon after I started Threaded Ink, that it would need to evolve. I was originally creating my own designs and embroidering them myself onto thrifted pieces I had found. While this was really fun, I knew if I ever wanted to be profitable, I wouldn’t be able to come up with that many designs myself, or simply to even thrift that much. I never exactly considered myself as an artist, but I loved the concept of putting art on a sustainable canvas in the form of clothing. I couldn’t keep up with the designs, so I came up with the idea that I would feature other artists’ work on Threaded Ink, using basics that were made from recycled/eco-friendly materials. I didn’t want the clothing to distract from the art, so I went more of a streetwear route. T-shirts, hoodies, hats. Things that would amplify the designs, rather than take away from them.

I think it’s really beneficial for artists to be able to spread their work through a tangible product that can be seen in a form other than social media or a gallery. While promoting your work through social media is extremely important in today’s world, I hope to see people share my artists’ work while doing something as simple as walking down the street. Affordable and eco-friendly streetwear is nearly impossible to find, so I figured I’d do it myself AND promote some sick art in the meantime. It’s definitely easier said than done, but I’m happy to take on that challenge one day at a time.