FORME 3'3204322896 / FORME D'EXPRESSION
Haute Couture trained Seoul-born Koeun Parkwho in 1997
studied at the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la mode
Parisienne in Paris, Franceis 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.
GUIDI
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
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+
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. Amadeiwho
planned to be an architect before he got into fashionproduces
everything with his team and the professional expertise of a Tuscan
artisanal shoemaker.
NICO UYTTERHAEGEN
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.
SOME/THINGS MAGAZINE
SOME/THINGS MAGAZINE is a bi-annual curated project in the form of a
book. Founded in 2008, in Paris, each issue has a distinct conceptual
theme and provides extensive insight into the inspiration of its contributors.
From the exclusive editorial content to the choice of quality paper, printing,
binding, and hand finishing, it is their mission to create a timeless yet truly
contemporary document of our age.
SOME/THINGS Creative Director Monika Bielskyte states "this edition focuses on the earth, its surface & the transformation of matter— traveling through time & culture."
WERKSTATT: MÜNCHEN
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 accessoriesan alchemical
mix of clean lines and lavish luxuryin-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.