Embroidered hoodie
Booked for the Afternoon
$49
A roomy, washed-oxblood hoodie with ivory embroidery, a generous hood and easy dropped shoulders. Made for settling in with a book.
Coming soon · Design concept
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Tarkington House Gems
Soft enough for one more chapter.
Vintage-washed tees, a cozy embroidered hoodie, rustic stoneware and leather bookmarks. For people who feel at home with a book.
Our first collection is coming soon.
Our designs draw on Indiana writers, familiar Indianapolis places and the pleasure of an unhurried afternoon. Fabrics, finishes and final pieces are still being selected. Online shopping will open when the collection is ready.
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The first collection · Designs in development. Orders open soon.
Mineral-wash tee
One More Chapter
$27
Thin, drapey and richly faded, with our book-and-cup mark in worn cream. Choose Smoky Charcoal or Washed Coal.
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Rustic stoneware
The House Mug
$15
Warm speckled glaze, an earthy clay foot and a generous handle. A familiar companion for your next cup.
Coming soon · Design concept
Leather bookmark
A Place in the Story
Price to come
Cognac leather, quiet stitching and a debossed reminder: One More Chapter. Something lovely to keep your place.
Coming soon · Design concept
Images show our design direction. Final fabrics, sizing, materials and availability will be announced before ordering opens.
The collection, in the making
A little Indianapolis.
A lot of reading.
A love of reading and the stories of Indianapolis shapes this collection. These pieces bring quiet literary references into everyday life, with the look of a longtime favorite.
The feel we’re after
Softness comes first: a fine, flowing tee and a sweatshirt that feels easy from the first wear. We’re exploring cotton/modal and other soft blends, alongside garment-dyed and mineral-washed finishes for faded color and gently worn edges.
The wash creates the vintage look; the fabric and finishing create the feel. Final blends and care details will be shared with each finished piece.
Design concepts for a collection in development. Final materials and availability are still to come. Bookmark pricing will be announced separately.