Bio
Lindsey Thornburg Bio
Lindsey Thornburg was born in Great Falls, Montana. The only child of two young parents, she spent her childhood moving between Seattle, Montana, and eventually the Aspen area, where she attended middle and high school. That early life of constant adaptation shaped her relationship with identity — and with clothes.
She studied in Santa Barbara and trained in design in Los Angeles before moving to New York City in 2003. With no interest in working for corporations, she started selling her small dress collections on the streets of downtown Manhattan.
Growing up with Western and Pacific Northwest roots, Lindsey had been familiar with Pendleton since childhood. When she found herself unable to find — or afford — a suitable winter jacket, she began wearing the blankets outside. The idea followed naturally: a high-quality garment could be constructed from the beautiful fabrics. In 2011, Pendleton agreed to collaborate.
Given Pendleton's legacy and its deep ties to Native American history, Lindsey approaches the collaboration with great care. Pendleton Woolen Mills has been weaving world-class woolens in their two Pacific Northwest mills for more than a century, including the renowned jacquard blankets woven in their Oregon mill since 1909. Lindsey never views her creations as passing trends — each garment is designed to be an heirloom. The company has been self-funded and has grown its audience organically.
Every Lindsey Thornburg cloak is considered, cut, and constructed in her Chinatown atelier in Manhattan by Stacey Berry and Lindsey Thornburg.
Lindsey has been collaborating with Pendleton for the past 13 years creating singular fashion from their blankets. Pendleton Woolen Mills has been weaving world-class woolens in their two Pacific Northwest mills for more than a century and is one of the oldest blanket manufacturers in the United States. They weave a wide range of textiles inspired by the landscapes of the west, including the renown jacquard blankets made in their Oregon mill since 1909.
Ethics
Lindsey Thornburg allocates a portion of our website profit to various Native American Organizations. Including, Chizh for Cheii, NDN Collective and Seeding Sovereignty.