About Us
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The Falls, founded by Leong Ong, is built on the belief that every garment carries a unique story. While Ong might humorously downplay his work with phrases like "blah blah EMBROIDERY, blah blah BEADING, blah blah VINTAGE," the essence of The Falls is rooted in a deep passion for discovery, research, and the preservation of fashion history. The team’s approach is driven by a love for vintage and a near-obsessive tendency to collect and rework iconic pieces, giving them new life through carefully crafted, one-of-a-kind creations.
The Falls specializes in transforming familiar and antique garments— trucker jackets, varsity sweatshirts, Victoriana, kimonos and shell suits to name a few—by blending traditional and unexpected embellishments. These reworked designs are meant to surprise, combining the absurd with the beautiful, while telling a visual story that honors both the past and the present.
Our Philosophy
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Dedicated to slow fashion, The Falls emphasizes:
• The Falls mantra - Rescue Repair Re-work.
• Sustainability: Using high-quality, locally and globally (they are traveling collectors, always on the hunt) sourced vintage materials, The Falls rescue damaged and discarded garments that otherwise could not be re-sold as is and would be discarded.
• Fair Labor Practices: Collaborating with skilled artisans from Delhi and Mumbai, India, The Falls ensures fair treatment and preserves traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations.
• Timeless Design: The brand creates limited-run collections, releasing select pieces as they are finished, rather than adhering to seasonal fashion cycles.
• Longevity: Each piece is designed to last, never discounted, and intended to be worn for a lifetime.
The Falls encourages a more mindful approach to fashion ,investing in fewer, high-quality garments and caring for them over time, advocating for the reuse and reworking of garments and objects to extend their life cycle .
The Falls brand includes furniture, home goods, accessories and jewelry.
