The Indosole factory is in part the reason why I havnt blogged in a bit. I could lie and say I've been slaving over shoes all week but I won't. I have been lucky enough to spend time in the factory set in the beautiful Balinese counyryside but for the most part this week I have been chilling here...
I moved in last Saturday and since then I've been getting to grips with how Indosole as a company works.
I was actually a little nervous starting. I know that most if you that know me are thinking "nervous, what?" but rather than being nervous of a new experience, it's people or anything else I was a little worried that Indosole might not be the company it appeared to be once I was behind the scenes.
Before arriving on Bali my impression of Indosole online and on tv (where I first caught sight of the brand) was super green, environmentally conscious and had a great story from its humble beginnings that it has carried through until today. I thought their concept and creation of a brand that prodominently used recycled motorbike tyres, organic threads and natural materials was amazing. I got the imoression the company was inspiring and such a refreshing change from your usual fashion brand that churns out countless pieces most of which people do not need! From what I could see I thought Indosole had fashion integrity, something somewhat missing in today's environmentally friendly garment market place.
Fortunately for me and my experience Indosole's public face has held up and I'm happy to say I'm loving working with a company that can boast the attributes of all the positive points above.
Yesterday was a pretty 'average' day for my past week:
I woke up early and headed south from the Indo house at beautiful Echo Beach.
Reaching the factory I spent most of my morning sorting shoes, testing product through Indosole's super strict quality control process and I spent some time cutting and tying laces.
I later spent the afternoon taking pictures for Indo online and for a few upcoming magazine pieces. After falling off my bike followed by getting soaked in a tropical storm on the way home I finally made it in one piece and spent the rest of my time until dark in the pool.
I mean it's less than glamourous (well apart from the pool bit) but I have to say I feel super happy at how my first week has gone down.
The team here are pretty sweet! I think I might just be happy for the next while in Indo with Indo...
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