![]() We are still focusing on growing the awareness of this RTW collection and side of the company as people really still see us as a footwear brand. We learned a lot and are still learning how to make the collections and pieces better but very happy that we made this decision. I must say that it was and still is a very very very different process of development, production and design. From there we started to grow the offering and collections and offer it through our other retailers and website. We worked for 6 months on the first collection and then released it at the end of 2018. Jay Bell, back then VP of Men’s asked us if we wanted to release a RTW collection exclusively with them. ![]() Unfortunately, they closed their doors last year but for those who know Barneys understand it was a great chance and honour. We got approached by one of our bigger partners, Barneys NY. That’s correct, we decided to tap into RTW/apparel in 2018. ![]() You guys started as strictly footwear and over the years have grown your ‘Ready to Wear’ collection - what instructed this process and why the development? Me, Guillaume, with Surinamese and black roots felt the need to connect these different people and worlds and celebrate diversity. High-end fashion has always been a very white and exclusive world, while streetwear has its roots within black-culture and a deeply-rooted, more authentic and inclusive world. The two strips in our logo also refer to the 2 segments we are trying to function as the bridge. ![]() Our products are the ‘Filling Pieces’ in the gap between high-end and streetwear, Now the brand has a bigger goal and mission to be the connecting piece between different people and disciplines within art and beliefs. ![]()
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