Journal

June 12, 2025|Emma Thieme

‘Be mindful of where you are and where you need to go.’ - Train Conductor I am writing to you from a 6 a.m. train from San Luis Obispo to... Read more...

'Slow Release' Collection: 5.24.25

May 22, 2025|Emma Thieme

I'm calling this one-of-a-kind collection 'Slow Release' because I've realized life is a big slow release of who we actually are. We're always changing, editing, and re-releasing our 'new'... Read more...

World of Maven Playlist: Muse

May 22, 2025|Emma Thieme

I made this playlist while I created my most recent collection, 'Slow Release.' Enjoy! Read more...

TUTORIAL: ADJUSTING THE CONVERT HANDLE

April 4, 2025|Emma Thieme

The signature Maven Convert Handle adapts to your present moment with ease. A simple pull of each strap adjusts the length to suit your look, while a classic overhand knot... Read more...

welcoming collaboration in 2025

January 29, 2025|Emma Thieme

Since I founded Maven in 2015 it has, at times, felt like a very solitary journey. I built Maven in an uninsulated cabin studio in the middle of the Maine... Read more...

dyeing leather with natural indigo

January 28, 2025|Emma Thieme

The first dip is always the most deceptive. The leather emerges a pale green, almost sickly, like it has been drained of something rather than enriched. But then the crisp... Read more...