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Interview with designer Alphonse Maitrepierre
With a focus on upcycling and an eco-responsible approach to design, Alphonse Maitrepierre has been shaping a narrative that mixes the traditions of haute couture with the innovations of technology. The founder of Maitrepierre shares his creative process, the issues facing a young designer in today’s industry, and his biggest source for inspirations. Interview by Lucas Dias.
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Interview with Fashion Designer Arturo Obegero
Central Saint Martins’ graduate Arturo Obegero is one of the emerging names shaking up Paris Fashion Week. The designer founded his namesake brand during the pandemic. In this interview he shares a glimpse of the melancholic and dramatic world that inspires him. Interview by Lucas Dias
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ZILVER. Interview with Pedro Lourenço
Pedro Lourenço is no stranger to the fashion industry. He showcased his first collection at the age of twelve, working for his mother’s brand in São Paulo. At nineteen he launched his own critically acclaimed brand in Paris. Today, Pedro Lourenço has developed a sustainable approach to fashion design with his brand ZILVER. The brand philosophy at ZILVER is the idea of future-proof habits. How can you use resources in a clever way? How do you make things last? What kind of new solutions can you find to construct and manufacture materials? Interview by Lucas Dias and photography by Balint Barna.
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Interview. Ottolinger by Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient
Berlin-based Ottolinger is already a standout name in a new generation of brands, working on alternative narratives in fashion and redefining the future of luxury. Founded by Swiss duo Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient, sustainability and a focus on a slower-paced lifestyle are part of the brand’s DNA. Interview by Lucas Dias, photography by Niklas Bergstrand and styling by Hilda Sandström.