| Julia Silver Gordon has been fascinated by the ancient art of batik – using wax and dyes to create an image - since she was a child. Growing up in New York City, Julia spent countless weekends exploring Keith Haring’s iconic POP SHOP and watching the airbrush artists in the window of Canal Jeans. These teenage excursions inspired her lifelong passion for art, design and clothes and particularly the art of batik. She fondly remembers her favorite childhood t-shirt: it had an orange ice-cream cone batiked on it!
In 1994, Julia opened her first Hiho Batik store in Boulder, Colorado. Catering primarily to the music business, Gordon created one-of-a-kind designs for mega rockers such as Widespread Panic, Carlos Santana and Ween.
Since then, Juia has become a preeminent Batik specialist in the United States and continues to produce innovative and unique products.
In 2003, she moved her headquarters to the heart of downtown Miami, Florida, and continues to expand her batik “empire”. While still designing customized clothing for musicians, she now also creates lines for high-end retailers like Barneys and Kitson. Her clothes have been photographed on starlets, socialites and their children. On the Hiho Batik label is merchandise ranging from tanks, tees, yoga pants and tote bags. Each piece is individually waxed and dyed and as such, each is an original piece of art.
Even with all the growth of Hiho Batik, Julia stays true to her unique style and flair. The brand new Hiho Batik store in North Miami is funky and comfortable; a place you would want to spend the day. The individualized love and caring put into the clothing sets Hiho Batik apart from the mass-produced clothing predominant in fashion today.
Now as the mother of a young son, Julia will undoubtedly be stimulated in many new artistic directions. Stay tuned to see how Hiho Batik evolves. For now, Julia looks forward to the day her son discovers his own version of the orange ice cream cone t-shirt! |
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