Meditations on Hemp
Jose and Elizabeth’s Wedding
Jose and Elizabeth are like two subatomic particles that were looking to reconnect ever since the Big Bang. They succeeded it on November 23, 2019, in Puerto Rico. Their story is inspiring, their love is genuine. Jose is rebel, a
Count Dracula in Hemp Clothing
Because we handcraft each suit from scratch, here in Transylvania, we are frequently asked: ”Is it true that vampires sew your hemp suits? Because I want to get what Dracula wears!” Well, of course! The bloody legend is one of
Romanian Hemp vs Chinese Hemp
There’s a viral post going around these days regarding an American clothing brand that ”found a way to make hemp feel like cotton”. I feel like sharing some thoughts on this. To start with, you do not want your hemp
Morning Thought
It’s a continuous source of awe for me and I find it absolutely ridiculous how people prefer purchasing products that have a hemp leaf or tag on them, when in reality they’re made out of a mix of hemp, cotton,
Romanian Hemp Suits – Fan Video
Some months ago I had the privilege of having a beautiful conversation with Mr. Riel Roussopoulos from Canada. This knowledgeable gentleman was genuinely curious about our hemp processing technology and showed sympathy for our cause. Some weeks later, he decided to create
Soviet STB Machinery Weaving Pure Hemp Fibers (Romania, 2020)
We salute all of you, modern and noble ”social bandits” during these strange times! In what seems to be a classical Robin Hood tale – essentially a peasant rebellion against landlords and other usurers, nowadays called Trumpism and right-wing populism
Cânepa – Tradiție românească cu Ionuț Rus (De IONESCU) Fum de seară Podcast
Lords and ladies, brothers and sisters and fellow intergalactic beings, I hope that you are all safe and sound during these unprecedented times. Practice zen koans, recite poems while drinking wine, grow a beard or shave your head, support the
The Hemp Entrepreneur Podcast #58 – Ionuț Rus (De IONESCU)
”Transylvania may be known for beautiful forests, vampires and Dracula, but De IONESCU has just added the hemp suit. We have a conversation with Ionut Rus about his company and how they’ve come to create what may be the most
The Hemp Chat #15 – Ionuț Rus (De IONESCU)
Our founder, Ionuț Rus, had the great pleasure to be interviewed by Mr. Derek Cross on Episode #15 of The Hemp Chat. They talked about De IONESCU and our 100% hemp suits, as well as the historical love story between
#2. Why ”De IONESCU”? – PART I
This meditation – a fusion of two short essays – intends to shed light on the following questions: What are the meanings of our brand name, De IONESCU, and of our signature trademark (the Cuckoo)? Why did we opt for
