New Arrivals to Workshop
Ziggy Chen
SHANGHAI, CHINA
With a throughline of both material innovation and high quality fabrics, each of Ziggy Chen’s collections build upon the designer’s prior seasons. Ziggy is particularly interested in the lived-in patina of unpretentious antique furniture and textiles. He notes a particular fondness for both Eastern and Western clothing from the 17th and 18th centuries, whose techniques are nearly unmatched by those produced in modern times.
Forme d’Expression
PERUGIA, ITALY
Couture trained Umbrian designer Koeun Park believes in a symbiotic relationship between the garment and its wearer. Born in Seoul, Koeun studied Haute Couture workmanship at the Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la mode Parisienne, Paris, before earning her masters at Instituto Marangoni in Milan in 1998. She worked for Giorgio Armani in Milan and Donna Karan in New York as head designer before starting Forme d’Expression, where she sources fabrics from The House of Lyria’s Riccardo Bruni.
Kaval
TOGHIGI, JAPAN
Japanese arthouse Kaval was founded in 2013. Their collections are an intimate showcase of true artisanal handcraft honoring the textile traditions of Japan while bringing modern wearers peace, ease and comfort through dressing. With Kaval, thoughtful and beautiful design meant for everyday wear is mixed with the time-honored craft of creating one-of-a-kind pieces.
M.A+
ROME, ITALY
m.a+ is an Italian clothing, accessories and footwear brand based outside of Rome. Founded by Maurizio Amadei in 2005, m.a+ is known for its minimal and avant-garde style. Maurizio is an exceptional leather worker whose innovative accessory designs use as few cuts and stitches as possible. m.a+ handbags are often crafted with a unique folded construction and feature the brand’s signature cross motif.
Horisaki Design & Handel
SMÅLAND, SWEDEN
Located in the heart of the Swedish countryside, design studio Horisaki creates highly coveted artisanal hats. Run by Makoto and Karin Horisaki, the company features an in-house production that takes place directly on their farm in the county of Småland.
Cottle
KOJIMA, JAPAN
Established in 2015 by Toshiaki and Yukari Watanabe, Cottle is built on the rich heritage of the Japanese textile industry. Operating from a renovated 130-year-old textile factory in Kojima — in the same historic district where the first Japanese jeans were produced — Cottle’s ethos reflects an intrinsically Japanese sense of season and aesthetics, informed by an exceptional culture of craft.
Uma Wang
SHANGHAI, CHINA
Uma Wang creates rich, bold and internationally beloved clothing. She transforms her inspirations from around the world into elegant fabrics and sophisticated shapes. The results are edgy collections radiating global originality.
Golden Goose
VENICE, ITALY
Golden Goose sneakers were some of the first deliberately scuffed sneakers to appear on the market in 2000, starting a trend and cultivating a cult following. Created by two Venetian designers and fashion newcomers, Francesca Rinaldo and Alessandro Gallo, Golden Goose has gone above and beyond in producing innovative and spirited products inspired by the combination of modern and vintage style.
Album di Famiglia
LOMAZZO, ITALY
Nestled in the picturesque streets of Lomazzo, Italy, designer Monica Rusconi and her siblings have spent the last two decades crafting beautiful, easy clothing. Their philosophy is as gently simple as their designs: that clothing should facilitate the enjoyment of living with others and with nature.
Song for the Mute
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Telling narratives with beautiful fabrics and experimental techniques, Australian label Song for the Mute takes a seasonless approach to fashion. Founders and childhood friends Melvin Tanaya and Lyna Ty release their collections as intimate chapters, inspired by Lyna’s life experiences.
Christian Peau
KOBE, JAPAN
Since 2002, Junji Koike has created a brand that is almost contradictory in nature — raw yet polished, artisanal yet avant-garde.
Yohji Yamamoto
TOKYO, JAPAN
Yohji Yamamoto has a distinct avant-garde aesthetic. Using fluid silhouettes, directional cuts and masterful tailoring to great effect, Yohji’s oeuvre stands the test of time. An expert pattern cutter, Yohji listens to the fabric. Leaning into monochromatic designs, he has built his body of work with an attention to texture and detail, from intricate deconstructions to the hidden flash of color in a coat lining.
