maegaze :
mae - m(adeline) + (j)ae seto; pronouced like 'may'
gaze : derived from musical genre 'shoegaze'
'maegaze' is run by Madeline Seto, a NYC/CHI-based artist and crafter.
I design and make everything in-house, from scratch - designing patterns, printing my own fabric, and sewing them into wearable or decorative objects.
I draw influence from vintage/antique fashion, Japanese street fashion, Art Nouveau/Biomorphism/Surrealism, 'cute culture', marine biology, human anatomy, and traditional Chinese medicine, as well as many other sources.
Please stay tuned for more future product releases, I can't wait to share what I have planned with you all!
Scarf and Mask Care Instructions:
Hand wash or machine wash with cold water and mild soap/detergent. If using a washing machine, I recommend putting it in a delicates bag. Hang or lay flat to dry only. Iron to restore shape if needed. Do not use hot water or high heat drying/dryer as this may damage the piece.
Order Fulfillment and Shipping:
Scarves are ready to ship, but please allow for 5 business days for it to ship. It may ship sooner than that estimate, but please be patient while I prepare your order!
Orders will be shipped with tracking via USPS First Class Mail. You will be updated with the tracking number once it is generated. I currently only ship in the USA.
Chicago pickup in the downtown Loop area is an available option as of Fall 2021, Monday through Friday.
Sustainability:
I use recycled or recyclable packaging when possible, as well as using existing materials on hand instead of using newly acquired/produced materials. I try to source materials locally when possible, and minimize waste in my studio practice - i.e., saving scraps for future projects instead of going to landfill.
Returns and Refunds:
Masks are non-refundable and non-returnable due to hygienic reasons. If there is an issue with an order, please contact me at [email protected].
Questions/Concerns:
If you have any questions, please reach out to me via email at [email protected], or use the 'Contact' page.
You can also message me on my Instagram.
Thank you for your support!