Heavy Is the Crown

Carlton Yaito and the plight of independent designer prices.

For the better part of a decade, partners in business, design and life Carlton Yaito and Tulie Yaito have been the minds behind the independent label Yaito, which specializes in custom pieces that mix avant-garde styles like multi-functional fur hats and sculptural beanies with wearable streetwear-inspired staples like knotted bags and custom jackets made from repurposed materials.