First Rite

On Replica Belts Since 2015

First Rite was launched in 2015 in San Francisco, CA by designer Nikki Garcia. Years of working in all aspects of the industry from retail to small label and corporate design merged into the idea of a better way: Creating garments that minimize our footprint on the planet, a more hands on approach involving personal relationships with partners, and an involvement in the process from textile or fiber to finished product. In 2022 Nikki and her family relocated to her hometown of Portland, OR, where the studio is now based.

All garments are designed using 100% natural textiles and fibers and produced in Fair Trade Certified facilities in Peru and India.

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First Rite Crop Turtleneck - Walnut

Does this come in XL? It is not listed in the description or on the First Rite site so I just want to make sure this is available

Phosphene Studio

Hello! Yes, this comes in XL and we have one size XL sweater left (at time of this response). It's a beautiful sweater - please let us know if you have any other questions we can help with :)

First Rite Crop Turtleneck - Walnut

Can you share measurements for the L?

Phosphene Studio

Hi! Here are the measurements for the garment: Large: Across underarm flat: 22.5" Across hem flat: 21.5" Length from shoulder to hem: 18.5" Sleeve length from neckline to hem: 26" Neck height: 4"

First Rite Everyday Trouser- Black

Greertings! What is the front rise on these (size medium)? Thanks!

Concrete + Water

Hello! The front rise on the size medium is 16”, hope that helps!

First Rite Crop Turtleneck - Walnut

Hi there! I just purchased this in the size large but feel like I need a bigger size. Would you be able to ship the XL to Morristown, NJ so it arrives here before Friday by any chance? I live in Canada and am visiting for the next few days. Thanks!

Phosphene Studio

Hi there! Unfortunately we're unable to guarantee arrival to NJ for this Friday, but are happy to ship to you in Canada :) We have one XL left.

First Rite Mara Tank - Ivory

Is this dyed

First Rite

this color is undyed cotton

First Rite Alpa Cotton Sweater Coat - Undyed Ash

Is the alpaca-yarn treated in any way?

First Rite

This is a completely undyed, organic certified yarn, so there is no toxic treatment in processing.

Cropped wide leg pants

can you post the waist and inseam measurements?

SiriH

Hello! These pants have a nice stretch and elastic band waist. Lying flat unstretched they measure 13" at the waist. I can gently stretch the waist to 19". Inseam is 26". Hope this helps!

Cropped wide leg pants

what is the waist and inseam measurement?

SiriH

Hello! These pants have a nice stretch and elastic band waist. Lying flat unstretched they measure 13" at the waist. I can gently stretch the waist to 19". Inseam is 26". Hope this helps!

First Rite V Camisole - Sahara

Is it both , top and bottom?

Yucca

No, just the top.

First Rite Pleated Skirt - Moss

Hello, I was wondering if the waist size in inches is the waist band with the elastic relaxed or stretched? Thank you.

AURALIE

HI! It's the relaxed measurement. I would say it adds about 1 inch when stretched

First Rite Tulip Skirt

Hi, What's the models height and what size are they wearing? thank you!

First Rite

The model is 5'9" and wearing a size small in the skirt and medium in the top.

First Rite Cargo Trouser - Stone

What are the hip, waist, inseam, thigh, and rise measurements for sizes small and medium?

Yucca

Hi! We only have a size Medium available and here are it's measurements: Waist: 29", Hip: 38", Length: 38", Rise: 14.5", Inseam: 26", Thigh: 24". Hope this helps! x YUCCA Team

First Rite Crop Pullover - Natural

Hi there! I wondered whether the natural pullover has a sheen to it? The description says the pima cotton is “glossy” and I can’t tell from the product photos. Thank you!

Yucca

Hi there! Thanks for your patience. Yes, the natural pullover has a sheen to it. Nothing expressly, though. With most cotton sweaters, they would likely start to pill over time and the color become dull. This light sheen, would protect the color and that from happening over time. Hope this helps! If not, we welcome any other questions you may have! Un Abrazo! YUCCA Team

FIRST RITE CROP PULLOVER - NATURAL

Hi DOTM team! I love this pullover, but wondered what the “slightly glossy” pima cotton in the description refers to? Does the pima have a sheen?

Daughter of the Mountain

yes it does!

First Rite Jude Pantsuit - Ginger

What are the dimensions of the XL? My bust is 39, waist 35 and hips 41.Thank you. Karen

Monochromatic

Hi Karen, I can get you exact measurements in the AM, but I am 5’6” and have a waist of 36.5 hips 45” and bust of 43” the XL fit me on the small side especially in the bust Where it pulled ever so slightly. With your measurements it should fit beautifully, exactly as intended 🤍 Update: flat but doubled: bust 44” waist 42” hips 46” This jumper definitely looks best with a slight loose fit, so should be great for you

First Rite Jude Blouse

Hi, My measurements are: bust: 39" and waist 35". Will the L fit me? Thanks, Karen

First Rite

The size large measures 20" across the bust flat and 18" measured flat across the hem which is 17.5" below the shoulder! Hope that helps!

First Rite Crop Cardigan

Hi, My bust is 39". Would I be better off in a large or medium? Thank you Karen

First Rite

Hello, We only have the sweater left in a size large, black! Thanks,

First Rite Halter Dress

Hi! what size would best accommodate a 41" hip? I am small on top with a small waist at 27", but large hips. Thanks!

First Rite

Hi there! You will want the dress to have the right fit on top to avoid any gapping at the neckline, so I would go with the size that will fit your top but the hip measurement will depend on your height. Take a look at these measurements so you can compare them to your proportions. The dress has an a line fit and is a knit, but you don't want it to hug your hips too much to start. You are always welcome to order two sizes and return the one that doesn't fit! Size small: 19" below the center neckline: 20.5" across flat 21" below the center neckline: 21.25" across flat 24" below the center neckline: 23" across flat Size medium: 19" below the center neckline: 21" across flat 21" below the center neckline: 22.25" across flat 24" below the center neckline: 24" across flat Let me know if I can help further and thanks!

First Rite Cargo Trouser - Sahara

Hi! I’d like to order your cargo trouser but just wanted to double check the sizing! If my waist is almost 28 inches and my hips are about 38 inches, I should order a medium, yes? Not a small? (And would the same be true for the wide leg style, which doesn’t have stretch?)

Yucca

Hola! Yes, we think if you have a 28" waist and 38" hips, then you should order a M. As far as the Culotte style, we believe the sizing would run the same.... but the material different. Hope this helps in your decision! Un Abrazo! x YUCCA Team

FIRST RITE TWILL WORK JACKET - COCOA

Hi! I'm trying to decide between a S and M in this. What is the flat measurement across the bottom of the jacket - where it hits the hips? I'm a S in tops and a M in bottoms, so this would be very helpful! Thanks! :)

Daughter of the Mountain

SMALL chest 19" waist 20" hip 20" MEDIUM chest 20" waist 21" hip 21"

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