XIVI

About XIVI

XIVI is a Los Angeles-based gender-fluid fashion label founded in November 2020 by Taylor Rose, a former assistant designer at minimalist-luxe California label Vince. The brand name is drawn from the Roman numerals XVI and V, representing the 6th of November — Rose’s birthday and the moment she committed to building a sustainable menswear line grounded in comfort, luxury, and environmental responsibility.

Eucalyptus-Based Fabrics at the Core

Every XIVI garment is built around proprietary eucalyptus Tencel and cotton blends, sourced for their exceptional environmental profile. Eucalyptus Tencel requires approximately 99.5% less water than conventional cotton to produce and is fully biodegradable, meaning garments return safely to the earth at the end of their life. The material is also naturally anti-bacterial, odour-resistant, and temperature-regulating — properties that make XIVI’s pieces genuinely functional rather than simply marketing a sustainability label.

The brand’s entire collection sits within the sustainable fashion category, drawing on materials that reduce the fashion industry’s significant water and chemical footprint.

Circular Practices Beyond the Fabric

XIVI’s environmental commitment extends across the product lifecycle. The brand partners with Noissue to deliver every order in 100% recyclable and compostable packaging — no virgin plastic enters the supply chain. For every purchase made, one tree is planted, adding a restoration dimension to each transaction.

The XIVI Clothing Recycling Programme invites customers to return worn garments rather than discard them. Returned pieces are donated to Good360 and Career Gear — two US-based organisations that channel professional and everyday clothing to people in need. Customers who participate receive a cash incentive, closing a circular loop between luxury consumption and community benefit.

Local Production in Los Angeles

Rose spent two years testing six different production facilities before settling on a Los Angeles-based manufacturer for XIVI’s supply chain. The decision was deliberate: local production keeps oversight close, shortens the shipping carbon footprint, and supports employment within the same city where the brand operates its flagship studio. This approach means Rose can maintain first-name relationships with the people who make each garment.

Gender-Fluid Essentials and Luxury Loungewear

XIVI’s collection covers gender-fluid essentials, elevated everyday pieces, and luxury loungewear designed for versatility — garments that work equally well for errands, outdoor activities, or an evening out. The brand’s signature pieces feature the custom eucalyptus Tencel weave dyed without added harmful chemicals, maintaining a clean-material story from fibre to finished garment.

The brand has attracted celebrity wearers including Glen Powell, Eric Dane, and Jimmy Yang, and has been featured in Vanity Fair and GQ — markers that sustainable menswear can occupy the same cultural space as conventional luxury.

Physical Presence in Downtown Los Angeles

Beyond its online store, XIVI operates a studio at 334 South Main Street, Suite 8037, in downtown Los Angeles. The space is available by appointment on select days, offering customers a direct, personal introduction to the collection and its materials.

XIVI in the Green Directory

XIVI appears in the Prakati Green Directory as a representative of the emerging category of luxury sustainable menswear — proof that performance-grade environmental responsibility and premium design are not in conflict. The brand’s combination of eucalyptus fibres, circular packaging, a clothing take-back scheme, and local US production makes it a substantive entry in the eco-products space.

Who XIVI Is For

XIVI is built for people who want their clothing choices to reflect a set of values without sacrificing quality or aesthetic. The gender-fluid sizing and styling removes the arbitrary division between menswear and womenswear, making the collection accessible to a wider range of customers. Whether the goal is a refined look for work, a relaxed piece for a weekend hike, or a lightweight layer for travel, XIVI designs for real-world wear — not just aspirational wardrobe shots.

For customers who have grown sceptical of mainstream fashion labels making broad environmental claims without substantive evidence, XIVI’s material-first approach — leading with a measurable fabric choice in eucalyptus Tencel, paired with verifiable circular packaging and a structured take-back programme — offers a more grounded entry point into sustainable luxury fashion.