Archive for May, 2009

Alessandro Tinelli

Alessandro Tinelli

Recognizable for his abstract, almost eerie visual presentations, Tokyo based artist Alessandro Tinelli has gained attention for his video production for the likes of Damir Doma and Italian shoe maker Guidi. Born in Spoleto, Italy, Tinelli studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Perugia. During that time, he also became acquainted with Issei... »

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Mariavittoria Sargentini

Mariavittoria Sargentini

Mariavittoria “Marvie” Sargentini is a Perugia based designer of immense talent. Her design career began when she decided to focus her studies on fashion at the Fashion Design Institute in Florence. She worked for Italian designer Antonio Marras for 2 years before joining Carpe Diem, where she played an integral role in developing and... »

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Eastern Market

Eastern Market

  Mention the words ‘cutting-edge clothing’ and Australia is not the first place that comes to mind. Australian men are long perceived to be a bunch of easygoing beachgoers with a certain disdain for fashion. Roam its streets and one might see office workers in tired grey suits, or blue collar workers in singlets and... »

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Layer-0 | Alessio Zero

Layer-0 | Alessio Zero

Alessio Zero, the young up and coming designer hailing out of Perugia is set to unleash his brand of fashion on the world. Now in his third season of label Layer-0, full of energy with an unyielding attention to detail, his work reflects the kind of craftsmanship that is void in much of the... »

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Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons

Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Puerto Rico, designer Derrick R. Cruz moved back to New York in 2001. With a degree in Fine Arts and training as a painter and sculptor, Cruz’s interest in design took a slightly different form when he moved back to his native state. Inspired by the lively city,... »

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