creators
Julius | Tatsuro Horikawa
Avant-garde author William S. Burroughs created “Interzone” to represent a metaphorical, stateless area loosely based on post war Tangier, which became a haven for criminals, artists, drug smugglers and tax-evading tycoons due to it’s falling between various rules and laws. The head-quarters of Tatsuro Horikawa, the mastermind behind infamous Japanese clothing phenomenon Julius, seems to... »
Why Fabric is First
Artisanal maker of hand-made garments, Cavarzere Italy based designer Geoffrey B. Small has gained decades of experience using unique and special fabrics for his garments. Small narrates his way through the importance of fabrics and why they are a starting point in his design process. »
Lumen et Umbra
Residing and working in Italy, Japanese designer Issei Fujita has always been influenced by the traditional simplicity of clothing in his native country. He has translated this into Lumen et Umbra, through which he creates garments combining traditional craftsmanship with unique and innovative techniques. »
Attachment | Kazuyuki Kumagai
Creator of his namesake label and its counterpart Attachment, Japanese designer Kazuyuki Kumagai has been crafting his clothing business for a decade. He entered the world of fashion working with Issey Miyake, eventually creating his own label that has succeeded both in Japan and overseas. »
Werkstatt : München
The work of Munich, Germany based jeweller Klaus Lohmeyer can be found at some of the most acclaimed boutiques worldwide. The jewellery, all hand made in his atelier in the heart of Munich from materials such as silver and leather, is often defined by a refined roughness and solid build. »
Geoffrey B. Small
Scoute sat down with Cavarzere based, American born creator of hand-made garments Geoffrey B. Small during last Paris men’s fashion week to discuss his personal journey through the changing fashion landscape of the last thirty years and his status as the American designer with the longest running Parisian presence. »
The Viridi-Anne
While studying at the University of Fine Arts in Tokyo, Tomoaki Okaniwa didn’t feel a connection with the typical Japanese fashion scene but rather found his interest in foreign media, art and culture. His interest in making garments was born from a necessity – to make something he could wear every day. This lead... »
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... »
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... »
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,... »