Aguri Sagimori is an emerging Japanese fashion designer who launched her namesake label in 2008. She draws inspiration from dark romantic poetry and literature to craft high-concept designs with dramatically edgy cuts. Born in Osaka, Sagimori reveals a distinctly Japanese aesthetic through her vision of feminine beauty, strength and modernity. This promising young designer redefines the nature of tailored clothing. Haute Couture trained Seoul-born Koeun Park—who in 1997 studied at the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la mode Parisienne in Paris, France—is the designer behind the Italian line Forme 3'3204322896, pronounced "Forme D'Expression". The name stems from the numeric code that makes up the Helvetica-Fraction font, which is directly linked to the clothing, as they are both about transformation and individuality. The clothes are meticulously constructed and masterfully tailored in Umbria, Italy. Based in Tuscany since 1896, Guidi is steeped in the traditional art of leather tanning. The Guidi shoe collection, headed by Ruggero Guidi who runs the tannery, refuses mass-produced techniques and instead maintains the highest level of handcraftsmanship. A more talented, passionate shoemaker who respects his leatherworking heritage while embracing the advances of modern technology may not exist. Lost & Found is dedicated to rediscovering ancient weaving and tailoring techniques that have been lost to industrialization. From a Tuscan farmhouse, Canadian-born Ria Dunn works with pure materials that undergo a natural dyeing process, such as silk, cashmere, linen and alpaca. Construction techniques include draping, twisting, juxtaposing rich complementary fabrics, and the brilliantly understated use of asymmetry. M.A+ by Maurizio Amadei creates handcrafted garments and accessories from his atelier in the Roman countryside. M.A+ was launched in 2006 by Amadei, an artist with a cult following worldwide was a former member of the legendary label Carpe Diem. His signature items are often created out of a single piece of material, in which handwork and folding replaces traditional cutting and seaming. Amadei—who planned to be an architect before he got into fashion—produces everything with his team and the professional expertise of a Tuscan artisanal shoemaker. Nico Uytterhaegen is a Belgian accessories designer. Beginning with refined and naturally tanned leather, Uytterhaegen utilizes construction, deconstruction, symmetry and asymmetry as his core design ideology. An artist admittedly "guided by emotions and inspired by beauty and creativity" studied art, painting and interior design at The Royal Academy in Ghent, Belgium. His quality, butter-soft hides are both architecturally stunning and irresistibly touchable. Based in Munich , Germany since 1996, Werkstatt: München is jewellery designer Klaus Lohmeyer's metalwork atelier. Using mostly silver and leather, Lohmeyer handcrafts all his jewellery and accessories—an alchemical mix of clean lines and lavish luxury—in-house. The master craftsman believes in creating pieces that reflect the love and labour put into it. This extraordinary collection is a mix of simplicity, strength and charisma.