Future Traditions grew from designer Cynthia Mann’s love for Vietnamese ethnic minority textiles. Future Traditions works directly with local communities to create new markets for at risk handicrafts. The result: unique pieces of locally made batik, indigo hemp and
embroidery integrated into contemporary street wear.

The traditional handcrafted textiles produced for Future Traditions include:
* Hand stitched applique ribbon and indigo batik made by local H'Mông women in Moc Chau Province.
* Fine handcrafted embroidered panels made by two sisters from the Red Dao village of Ta Phin, Sapa. Each motif represents a detail of village life, such as the growing and harvesting of crops.
* Hand dyed and hand woven brocade produced by women from the Thai community in Nghệ An province.
* Remnants of vintage H'Mông skirts and other pieces of ethnic minority textiles are also given a new life, as details on jackets, pants, dresses and tops.

Working with local artisans, Cynthia also designs handcrafted sterling silver jewellery featuring sea glass and ceramics salvaged from Vietnam’s coastline.