Journal
Thoughts on boubous, handmade fashion and the Dune&Pins universe.
How to wear a boubou every day
The boubou is not just for special occasions. A few ideas for wearing it simply, every day, without overcomplicating it.
Read article →Our seamstresses are in Bordeaux
Why Dune&Pins chooses small batches sewn in Bordeaux, with nearby workshops and hands we know.
Read article →Our boubous vs the rest: what actually makes the difference
Imported boubou or handmade in France — not all boubous are the same. What sets Dune&Pins boubous apart and why it matters.
Read article →Why we make everything in Bordeaux
Sewing in small batches in Bordeaux rather than across the world. What it changes for the piece, and for us.
Read article →Where our prints come from
The patterns we choose are not there to decorate. How we think about Dune&Pins boubou prints, and what we look for in a fabric.
Read article →Caring for your boubou: workshop advice
How to wash, dry and store a printed cotton boubou so it stays beautiful for as long as possible.
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