:root{
    --ink:#18140f;
    --cream:#f6f1e6;
    --card:#fdfbf6;
    --brass:#b98a3f;
    --brass-light:#e4c98a;
    --thread:#9c3f31;
    --slate:#5b564c;
    --line: rgba(24,20,15,0.14);
    --radius: 6px;
    --max: 1200px;
    --shadow: 0 18px 40px -22px rgba(24,20,15,0.35);
  }

  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    margin:0;
    background:var(--cream);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
  a{color:inherit;}
  h1,h2,h3{
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight:600;
    margin:0;
    letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }
  .container{
    width:100%;
    max-width:var(--max);
    margin-inline:auto;
    padding-inline:28px;
  }
  .visually-hidden{
    position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden;
    clip:rect(0 0 0 0); white-space:nowrap;
  }
  a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible{
    outline:2px solid var(--thread);
    outline-offset:3px;
  }

  /* ---------- scroll progress bar ---------- */
  .progress-bar{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; height:3px; width:0%;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass), var(--thread));
    z-index:100;
    transition: width .08s linear;
  }

  /* ---------- reveal-on-scroll ---------- */
  .reveal{
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .reveal.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  .reveal-stagger.is-visible .stagger-item{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) scale(1); }
  .stagger-item{
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px) scale(.97);
    transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
  }

  /* ---------- stitched thread divider ---------- */
  .stitch{
    height:16px;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
      to right, var(--slate) 0 10px, transparent 10px 20px
    );
    background-size: 20px 1.4px;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: repeat-x;
    opacity:.5;
  }

  /* ---------- header ---------- */
  .site-header{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:20;
    background:rgba(246,241,230,0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    transition: box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  .site-header.scrolled{ box-shadow:0 8px 24px -18px rgba(24,20,15,0.5); }
  .header-row{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding-block:16px;
    gap:16px;
  }
  .wordmark{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; text-decoration:none; }
  .pillar-mark{
    width:38px; height:38px;
    /* background: var(--ink); */
    color:var(--brass-light);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:18px;
    flex:none;
    /* transition: transform .4s ease; */
  }
  
  .wordmark-text{ font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:1.15rem; letter-spacing:0.04em; }
  .wordmark-text span{
    display:block; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight:600;
    font-size:0.62rem; letter-spacing:0.16em; color:var(--slate); text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  .site-nav ul{ list-style:none; display:flex; gap:30px; margin:0; padding:0; }
  .site-nav a{
    text-decoration:none; font-weight:600; font-size:0.86rem; letter-spacing:0.02em;
    padding-block:4px; border-bottom:1px solid transparent; transition:border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
    position:relative;
  }
  .site-nav a:hover, .site-nav a.active{ border-color: var(--brass); color:var(--thread); }
  .menu-toggle{ display:none; }

  /* ---------- hero with canvas threads ---------- */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    padding-block: 90px 0;
  }
  #thread-canvas{
    position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;
    opacity:.55; pointer-events:none;
  }
  .hero-inner{ position:relative; max-width:760px; }
  .eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    font-size:0.74rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.18em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--thread); margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:26px; height:1px; background:var(--thread); }
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 5.6vw, 4.2rem);
    line-height:1.03;
  }
  .hero h1 .word{ display:inline-block; opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); animation: word-in .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) forwards; }
  .hero h1 em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--thread); }
  @keyframes word-in{ to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }

  .hero p.lede{ margin-top:22px; font-size:1.08rem; color:var(--slate); max-width:52ch; }
  .hero-actions{ margin-top:32px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; }
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    padding:15px 28px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:700; font-size:0.88rem;
    text-decoration:none; border:1px solid var(--ink);
    transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, background-position .5s ease;
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .btn-primary{
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--ink) 0%, #2c2116 45%, var(--thread) 100%);
    background-size:220% 100%; background-position:0% 0;
    color:var(--cream); border-color:var(--ink);
    box-shadow:0 14px 30px -16px rgba(24,20,15,.6);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover{ background-position:100% 0; transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 18px 34px -14px rgba(156,63,49,.65); }
  .btn-ghost{
    background:transparent; color:var(--ink); border:1.5px solid var(--ink);
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 14px 28px -16px rgba(24,20,15,.5); }
  .btn svg{ transition: transform .25s ease; }
  .btn:hover svg{ transform: translateX(4px); }

  .scroll-cue{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    margin-top:56px; font-size:0.76rem; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--slate); font-weight:700;
  }
  .scroll-cue .dot{
    width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--thread);
    animation: bob 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes bob{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0);} 50%{ transform:translateY(6px);} }

  /* ---------- ticker ---------- */
  .ticker-wrap{
    border-block:1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--ink);
    overflow:hidden;
    margin-top:70px;
    padding-block:14px;
  }
  .ticker-track{
    display:flex; width:max-content;
    animation: ticker 26s linear infinite;
  }
  .ticker-track span{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
    color:var(--brass-light);
   font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:1.05rem;
    padding-inline:26px; white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .ticker-track span::after{ content:"✦"; color:var(--thread); font-size:.8rem; }
  @keyframes ticker{ from{ transform:translateX(0);} to{ transform:translateX(-50%);} }
  .ticker-wrap:hover .ticker-track{ animation-play-state: paused; }

  /* ---------- stat strip ---------- */
  .stat-strip{
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:0;
  }
  .container.stat-container{ padding-top:36px; padding-bottom:36px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); margin-top:0; }
  .stat{
    flex:1 1 150px; padding:14px 22px; border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .stat:last-child{ border-right:none; }
  .stat strong{ display:block; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size:2rem; font-weight:600; }
  .stat span{ font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--slate); letter-spacing:0.02em; }

  /* ---------- brands section ---------- */
  .brands{ padding-block:80px 40px; }
  .section-head{
    display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between;
    flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; margin-bottom:40px;
  }
  .section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem); }
  .section-head p{ color:var(--slate); max-width:42ch; margin:10px 0 0; }
  .brand-count{
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:600;
    color:var(--thread); border:1px solid var(--thread);
    padding:6px 16px; border-radius:999px; white-space:nowrap;
  }

  .brand-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:24px;
    perspective:1200px;
  }
  @media (max-width:920px){ .brand-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (max-width:620px){ .brand-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  .brand-card{
    position:relative;
    background:var(--card);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:30px 26px 26px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px;
    transition: transform .12s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .brand-card:hover{ box-shadow:0 26px 50px -20px rgba(24,20,15,0.45); }
  .brand-card::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:18px; right:18px;
    width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--cream); border:1.5px solid var(--slate);
  }
  .brand-card::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:9px;
    border:1px dashed rgba(24,20,15,0.16); border-radius:3px; pointer-events:none;
  }
  .brand-top{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
  /* .brand-badge{
    width:54px; height:54px; flex:none; border-radius:50%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
   font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem;
    color:var(--cream); background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--ink), #35291c);
    transition: transform .4s ease;
  } */
  /* .brand-card:hover .brand-badge{ transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05); } */
  .brand-name-wrap{ min-width:0; }
  .brand-index{ font-size:0.68rem; letter-spacing:0.14em; color:var(--brass); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; }
  .brand-name{ font-size:1.22rem; margin-top:2px; }
  .section-head h2, .about h2{ display:inline-block; }
  .brand-tagline{ font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--slate); font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.03em; }
  .brand-desc{ font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--ink); opacity:0.85; flex:1; }
  .brand-status{
    display:inline-block; font-size:0.7rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.05em; color:var(--thread);
    background:rgba(156,63,49,0.09); padding:4px 10px; border-radius:999px; width:fit-content;
  }
  .brand-footer{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px;
    margin-top:auto; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .brand-visit{ font-weight:700; font-size:0.85rem; text-decoration:none; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
  .brand-visit::after{ content:"→"; transition:transform .18s ease; }
  .brand-visit:hover::after{ transform:translateX(4px); }
  .socials{ display:flex; gap:8px; }
  .socials a{
    width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-decoration:none;
    transition:background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, color .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
  }
  .socials a:hover{ background:var(--ink); border-color:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); transform:translateY(-3px); }
  .socials svg{ width:14px; height:14px; }

  /* ---------- about strip ---------- */
  .about{ padding-block:70px; background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
  .about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap:52px; align-items:center; }
  @media (max-width:800px){ .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .about h2{ color:var(--cream); font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem); }
  .about p{ color:#cfc7b6; margin-top:16px; max-width:56ch; }
  .about-list{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:16px; }
  .about-list li{
    display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; padding:18px;
    border:1px solid rgba(246,241,230,0.14); border-radius:3px;
    transition: border-color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
  }
  .about-list li:hover{ border-color:var(--brass); transform:translateX(6px); }
  .about-list strong{ display:block; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:2px; }
  .about-list span{ color:#b9b1a0; font-size:0.88rem; }
  .about-num{ font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; color:var(--brass-light); font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:600; }

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
/* ---------- Footer ---------- */

.site-footer {
    padding-block: 52px 28px;
    background: var(--cream);
}

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 70px;
    padding-bottom: 34px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    align-items: start;
}

.footer-brand p {
    color: var(--slate);
    max-width: 34ch;
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.footer-cols {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}

.footer-col h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--slate);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 9px;
}

.footer-col a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--thread);
}


/* ---------- Contact Form ---------- */

.footer-contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-contact-form input {
    width: 100%;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    box-sizing: border-box;

    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #b8b1a5;

    background: transparent;
    color: #222;

    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;

    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-contact-form input::placeholder {
    color: #777;
}

.footer-contact-form input:focus {
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--thread);
}

.footer-contact-form button {
    margin-top: 5px;
    width: fit-content;
    padding: 10px 26px;

    border: none;
    border-radius: 999px;

    background: #1d1a16;
    color: #fff;

    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;

    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-contact-form button:hover {
    background: var(--thread);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
/* ---------- Footer Bottom ---------- */

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-top: 22px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--slate);
}

.footer-bottom > p {
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom .footer-col {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
}

.footer-bottom .footer-col h3 {
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    text-decoration: none;
}


/* ---------- Social Icons ---------- */

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.social-icons a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid #d1ccc2;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--slate);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
    color: var(--thread);
    border-color: var(--thread);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.social-icons i {
    font-size: 16px;
}


/* ---------- Mobile ---------- */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .footer-cols {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 35px;
    }

    .footer-contact-form {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .footer-bottom .footer-col {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

  /* ---------- back to top ---------- */
  .back-to-top{
    position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:22px; z-index:40;
    width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); border:none; cursor:pointer;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(12px) scale(.9); pointer-events:none;
    transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, background .2s ease;
    box-shadow:0 14px 26px -12px rgba(24,20,15,.55);
  }
  .back-to-top.show{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) scale(1); pointer-events:auto; }
  .back-to-top:hover{ background:var(--thread); }

  @media (max-width:720px){
    .site-nav ul{ gap:18px; }
    .hero{ padding-block:70px 0; }
  }

  /* ---------- side quick-jump dots ---------- */
  .side-dots{
    position:fixed; right:22px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
    z-index:35; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:2px;
    background:rgba(253,251,246,0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:999px;
    padding:16px 11px;
    box-shadow:0 16px 34px -18px rgba(24,20,15,0.4);
  }
  .side-dots::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; left:50%; top:14px; bottom:14px; width:1px;
    background:var(--line); transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:-1;
  }
  .side-dots button{
    width:12px; height:12px; border-radius:50%;
    background:transparent; border:1.5px solid var(--slate);
    display:block;
    cursor:pointer; padding:0; position:relative; margin-block:7px;
    transition: background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
  }
  .side-dots button::after{
    content:attr(data-label);
    position:absolute; right:26px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream);
    font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:700; padding:6px 12px; border-radius:6px;
    white-space:nowrap; opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  }
  .side-dots button:hover{ border-color:var(--brass); transform:scale(1.3); }
  .side-dots button:hover::after{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
  .side-dots button.active{ background:var(--thread); border-color:var(--thread); transform:scale(1.35); }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .side-dots{ display:none; } }

  /* ---------- magnetic + ripple buttons ---------- */
  .btn{ will-change: transform; }
  .btn .ripple{
    position:absolute; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(246,241,230,0.55);
    transform:scale(0); animation: ripple-anim .6s ease-out forwards;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .btn-ghost .ripple{ background:rgba(24,20,15,0.18); }
  @keyframes ripple-anim{ to{ transform:scale(2.6); opacity:0; } }

  /* ---------- brand finder ---------- */
  .finder{ padding-block:70px; }
  .finder-box{
    background:var(--card);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:8px;
    padding:44px 36px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .finder-box::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:-60px; right:-60px;
    width:220px; height:220px; border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185,138,63,.22), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .finder-head{ max-width:60ch; }
  .finder-head p{ color:var(--slate); margin-top:8px; }
  .finder-options{
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin-top:28px;
  }
  .finder-chip{
    padding:12px 22px; border-radius:999px; border:1.5px solid var(--line);
    background:var(--cream); font-weight:700; font-size:0.88rem; cursor:pointer;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .finder-chip:hover{ border-color:var(--brass); transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 10px 20px -12px rgba(185,138,63,.6); }
  .finder-chip.active{
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--ink), var(--thread));
    border-color:transparent; color:var(--cream);
    box-shadow:0 12px 24px -12px rgba(156,63,49,.6);
  }
  .finder-result{
    margin-top:30px; padding-top:28px; border-top:1px dashed var(--line);
    display:none;
  }
  .finder-result.show{ display:flex; gap:20px; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap;
    animation: result-in .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  @keyframes result-in{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px);} to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }
  .finder-result .brand-badge{ width:60px; height:60px; font-size:1.1rem; }
  .finder-result-text{ flex:1; min-width:220px; }
  .finder-result-text p{ color:var(--slate); margin:4px 0 0; font-size:0.92rem; }
  .finder-result-text h4{ font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size:1.3rem; margin:0; }

  /* ---------- value carousel ---------- */
  .value-carousel{
    margin-top:34px; min-height:74px; position:relative;
  }
  .value-slide{
    position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; transform:translateX(16px);
    transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease;
    display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start;
  }
  .value-slide.active{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); position:relative; }
  .value-slide .num{ font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; color:var(--brass-light); font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:600; flex:none; }
  .value-slide p{ color:#cfc7b6; margin:0; }
  .value-dots{ display:flex; gap:8px; margin-top:18px; }
  .value-dots button{
    width:20px; height:3px; border:none; background:rgba(246,241,230,0.25);
    cursor:pointer; padding:0; transition: background .25s ease;
  }
  .value-dots button.active{ background:var(--brass-light); }

  /* ---------- custom cursor glow ---------- */
  .cursor-glow{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:26px; height:26px;
    border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none; z-index:60;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185,138,63,0.55), rgba(156,63,49,0.15) 60%, transparent 72%);
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    mix-blend-mode:multiply;
    transition: width .25s ease, height .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;
    opacity:0;
  }
  .cursor-glow.active{ opacity:1; }
  .cursor-glow.grow{ width:54px; height:54px; }
  @media (hover:none){ .cursor-glow{ display:none; } }

  /* ---------- confetti ---------- */
  .confetti-piece{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:8px; height:12px;
    pointer-events:none; z-index:70; opacity:0.95;
    border-radius:1px;
    animation: confetti-fall linear forwards;
  }
  @keyframes confetti-fall{
    from{ transform: translate(0,0) rotate(0deg); opacity:1; }
    to{ transform: translate(var(--drift), 320px) rotate(var(--spin)); opacity:0; }
  }

  /* ---------- surprise-me pulse highlight ---------- */
  @keyframes card-pulse{
    0%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(156,63,49,.55); }
    70%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 22px rgba(156,63,49,0); }
    100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(156,63,49,0); }
  }
  .brand-card.pulse{ animation: card-pulse 1.4s ease-out 2; border-color:var(--thread); }

  /* ---------- floating decorative icons ---------- */
  .floaty{
    position:absolute; opacity:0.5; pointer-events:none;
    color:var(--brass);
    animation: floaty-drift 9s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .floaty svg{ width:100%; height:100%; }
  @keyframes floaty-drift{
    0%, 100%{ transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    50%{ transform: translateY(-22px) rotate(12deg); }
  }
  .hero .floaty{ color:rgba(185,138,63,.7); }
  .about .floaty{ color:rgba(228,201,138,.5); }

  /* ---------- heading shine on hover ---------- */
  .shine-hover{
    background-image: linear-gradient(100deg, currentColor 40%, var(--brass-light) 50%, currentColor 60%);
    background-size: 250% 100%;
    background-position: 100% 0;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    transition: background-position .8s ease;
  }
  .shine-hover:hover{ background-position: 0 0; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }

  /* ---------- surprise-me button ---------- */
  .surprise-btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    background:transparent; border:1.5px dashed var(--thread); color:var(--thread);
    padding:12px 22px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:700; font-size:0.85rem;
    cursor:pointer; transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  }
  .surprise-btn:hover{ background:var(--thread); color:var(--cream); transform:translateY(-2px) rotate(-1deg); }
  .surprise-btn .dice{ display:inline-block; transition: transform .5s ease; }
  .surprise-btn:hover .dice{ transform:rotate(180deg); }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{ animation:none !important; transition:none !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
    .reveal, .stagger-item{ opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; }
    #thread-canvas{ display:none; }
    .cursor-glow{ display:none; }
  }
  .social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: center;
}

.social-icons a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.social-icons i {
    font-size: 17px;
}
.socials {
    list-style: none !important;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.brand-badge {
    width: 74px;
    height: 74px;
    /* border-radius: 50%; */
    /* display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden; */
}

.brand-badge img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.pillar-mark {
    width: 234px;
    height: 63px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-mark img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}
/* Mobile Header Fix */
@media (max-width: 600px) {

  .site-header {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 15px;
  }

  .wordmark {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
  }

  .pillar-mark {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

/* .pillar-mark img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 42px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
} */


  .wordmark-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .wordmark-text span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 9px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .site-nav {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .site-nav ul {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
  }

  .site-nav .nav-link {
    font-size: 13px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pillar-mark img {
    width: 95px !important;
    height: 66px !important;
    object-fit: contain;
  }

  .pillar-mark {
    width: 95px;
    height: 66px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}
/* // --------------- */
.vision{ padding-block:76px; text-align:center; }
  .vision-inner{ max-width:700px; margin-inline:auto; }
  .vision h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem); }
  .vision p.lede{ color:var(--slate); margin-top:16px; font-size:1.05rem; }
  .vision-list{
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:12px;
    margin-top:30px; list-style:none; padding:0;
  }
  .vision-list li{
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:0.95rem;
    padding:10px 20px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:999px;
    background:var(--card); color:var(--thread);
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{ animation:none !important; transition:none !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
    .reveal, .stagger-item{ opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; }
    #thread-canvas{ display:none; }
    .cursor-glow{ display:none; }
  }
  
  /* ---------- approach chain ---------- */
  .approach{ padding-block:70px; background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); }
  .approach-head{ max-width:62ch; }
  .approach-head h2{ color:var(--cream); font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem); }
  .approach-head p{ color:#cfc7b6; margin-top:14px; }
  .approach-chain{
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    margin-top:34px;
  }
  .approach-chain .step{
    padding:12px 20px; border:1px solid rgba(246,241,230,0.22); border-radius:999px;
    font-weight:700; font-size:0.86rem; color:var(--brass-light);
    transition: background .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
  }
  .approach-chain .step:hover{ background:rgba(246,241,230,0.08); transform:translateY(-3px); }
  .approach-chain .arrow{ color:var(--thread); font-size:1.1rem; }
  .approach-note{ margin-top:26px; color:#cfc7b6; max-width:60ch; }
/* ---------- identities section ---------- */
.identities {
  padding-block: 70px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.identities-head {
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.identities-head .eyebrow {
  color: var(--brass-light);
}

.identities-head h2 {
  color: var(--cream);
}

.identities-head p {
  color: #cfc7b6;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* 2 ITEMS IN ONE ROW */
.identity-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.16);
}

.identity-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px 4px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.16);
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, padding-left 0.25s ease;
}

.identity-row:hover {
  background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.06);
  padding-left: 14px;
}

.identity-row .badge {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  flex: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: linear-gradient(
    155deg,
    var(--brass-light),
    var(--brass)
  );
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.identity-row:hover .badge {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06);
}

.identity-row .tag {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  flex: none;
  min-width: 170px;
}

.identity-row .connector {
  flex: 1;
  height: 0;
  border-bottom: 1.5px dashed rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.25);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.identity-row:hover .connector {
  border-color: var(--brass-light);
}

.identity-row .aud {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #cfc7b6;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: right;
  flex: none;
  min-width: 190px;
}

/* TABLET */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .identity-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .identity-row .tag {
    min-width: 150px;
  }

  .identity-row .aud {
    min-width: 160px;
  }
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .identity-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .identity-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .identity-row .connector {
    display: none;
  }

  .identity-row .tag {
    min-width: auto;
  }

  .identity-row .aud {
    text-align: left;
    margin-left: 68px;
    min-width: auto;
    flex: 1 0 100%;
  }
}

.identities-tagline {
  margin-top: 36px;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.identities-tagline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--brass-light);
}