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Rain tracing patterns against a window, mornings where sunlight filters softly through venetian curtents, late nights when streets fall silent and the glow of a single lamp keeps you company. 'This one is for the quiet moments' -Lieu

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meet avril

Avril enters the in lieu world as the refined older sibling to Avery. Debuting in Makkuro (pitch black), this hoodie is crafted from luxurious alpaca wool to accompany you in moments of solitude and quiet reflection. Best enjoyed on rainy days with a warm drink in hand, soft incense in the air, and timeless melodies spinning on the record player.

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welcome back lyon

Making its debut appearance in our second collection - 'Time in lieu', Lyon returns in the Makkuro collection as the perfect everyday companion to Avril. Lyon is equally at home on a casual Friday as it is wandering foreign streets. Serving as familiar presence in the in lieu world — Lyon the kind of guy who makes plans easy, ready to accompany you wherever life takes you.

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meet our archetypes

finding your calm

"Bonsai is like a life coach… it reminds me, Hey Billy, you need to slow down" Billy Ho from Tildy Bonsai Studios joins the in lieu family and shares his story on how exploring the art of bonsai allowed him to find serenity amidst his busy day job.

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flow state

“Working with something from the earth has such a grounding practice to it. It’s a very meditative process” Ceramicist Caitlin Robson joins the in lieu family and shares how her artistic pursuit forces her to surrender and embrace imperfection.

Full video coming soon