"Fashion designer Linda Mai is at it again- creating versatile, one-of-
a-kind pieces inspired by fine art.

Currently she’s celebrating the launch of her Spring 2008 collection,
inspired by artist Mondrian (you know, the guy that uses lots of bold
colors and geometric shapes) and our favorite tomboy model – Twiggy.
The result? Futuristic, fashion-forward dresses and other items that
not only look amazing, they feel amazing.

“My goal is to provide organically grown cotton apparel that's
affordable, unique, and wearable,” she says. Why organic? Several
reasons. “I’ve always had a strong connection with nature. I’ve
also always been very sensitive to synthetic fibers and chemicals we
come in contact with in our daily life, so that was what first got me
interested in more natural alternatives. Then I started to read about
the environment and the impact of our modern living and manufacturing
methods on the fragile ecosystem.”

How does she keep her organic line affordable? Her dresses range
between sixty-five and two-hundred dollars. “I cut out the middleman,”
Everything except the picking of her U.S. certified
cotton is done at her studio in her southern California home. She
even hand-dyes all the fabrics and grades the sizes herself. “It’s
tedious, but I love it,” she winks. “My husband is my 'Quality
Control' guy, and inspects every garment before they get sent out.”

Created in 2007, Homme Grown Clothing is a young company, but already
turning heads.
“Her dresses are so versatile, it’s insane,” says Los Angeles based
Vantem front-singer Jaren. “I’ve never worn a piece so chameleon-
like. I can add a jacket and suddenly I’ve gone from fun me to
business me [laughs]. And it’s as comfortable as my pajamas, I’ll
tell you that much!”

Comfort, affordability and organic expression are what sums up
Linda’s Spring 2008 collection. And her next collection? She’ll
probably be inspired by another artist or maybe even a piece of
literature. One thing is for sure- it will no doubt revolve around
the same three standards."

J. Cerf