Hyde Ebright

Instagram: @hydeswurld
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Collection name: HYTCH HKR
Three words to describe his collection: Upcycled, sustainable, inclusive 

The community of the Midwest served as inspiration for Hyde Ebright when developing HYTCH HKR. Workwear and hiker-wear silhouettes found in the collection represent blue-collar people and travelers in the Midwest. Ebright upcycled banners that would otherwise have been burned for disposal by local companies and deadstock fabrics, and also made naturally dyed fabrics using organic waste, metals, and plants found in Columbus. Accessibility is central to HYTCH HKR; the pieces all have adaptive closures to make them more easily worn by people with disabilities. Ebright notes this intentionality to create accessible designs came from the idea that “as a community we are meant to help each other out.” After graduation, Ebright hopes to create change at a higher scale, with a dream to own a tailoring brand focused on technical outerwear through the lens of adaptive clothing.