Here we are going to present different brands and designers that we love because they design their clothes under the criteria of sustainability, individuality and innovation.
If you know a designer or if you want to know more about a brand, do not hesitate to write to us.
© 2016 by LESS FILLING
Comfort and chic: a popular combination in fashion that we also found in the designs of the brand LESS FILLING by Sole Kulnarong.
In the interview we did with her she explains, among other things, why she would use the German word unkompliziert to describe her brand and how she sees the future of fashion.
Ropateca: Where does the name of the brand come from?
Sole: I liked the play of two contradictory words to express my personal search when working or doing things in life, a system that helps me to look for the essence of things.
R: What are you passionate about?
S: I am passionate abour imagining, realizing and observing the process.
R: How long have you been active in the fashion world?
S: For about 4 years now.
R: Where do you get your inspiration from?
S: I like to mix references and to synthesize them. Also to take advantage of the pulses that come out of the process and materials.
R: If you could describe your brand in a word or a phrase, what would it be?
S: I like the German word unkompliziert, contradiction to something that is complicated.
R: Watching your designs, we would say that you work with comfort, always in combination with chic. Why is comfort important in fashion and how do you get to combine comfort with chic?
S: I think it is the result of the day by day, having the need of comfort in order to be in action, while having fun and expressing your mood.
I like to do fashion for the day by day I know, the neighborhood, the street and the beach!
R: Who is your favorite designer and why?
S: I like every designer I meet in the neighborhood, either Barcelona, Bangkok or Marrakesh, those who have gone adventuring with their own means.
R: How do you see the future of fashion?
S: Fashion, I imagine, is increasingly less limited and accessible for everybody, I think every trend and frequency comes out of every aesthetic impulse we have, so I'd encourage everyone to make more use of this resource before waiting for trends to be published.
R: How do you see the future of your brand?
S: Well, I see it in full development, determining and making it, only the present will mark the future.
R: Thank you so much for the interview!
© 2016 by LESS FILLING
© 2016 by étions formidables
étions · formidables
This week we present you a small brand from Berlin: étions formidable by Lisa Bender.
What we particularly loved about her brand was the style and the pure forms and that all garments are unique and very special.
In the interview that we made with her you can discover, among other things, where she gets her inspiration from and how she sees the future of fashion.
Ropateca: What is your passion?
Lisa: As my passion I would describe to give fashion a substance. To take it out from the status of being mere clothing and to represent something or to bring a certain mindset closer to the beholder and. That's my goal and my way of working, of course it includes activities like the pattern development, sewing and handwork, but basically I'm only doing all that, because I know that it brings me closer to my goal.
R: How long have you been active in the fashion world?
L: In 2010 I started my studies and I would describe this as my active access into the fashion world. Since 2014 I have my degree and been working since then on my own collections.
R: Where do you get your inspiration from?
L: Simply from my environment. My concepts are often influenced by current social events or attitudes. The optical characteristics arise from the concept.
But music and photography play an important role for me. In my current collection the concept, for example, derives from a photographer I greatly admire. His approach and his way of o photographing have filled me with such enthusiasm that I wanted to create a collection out of that.
R: Who is your favorite designer?
L: There are many designers that I admire. But Alexander Lee McQueen, Raf Simons, Jonny Johansson and Vladimir Karaleev are probably my favorites.
R: Why?
L: It is usually the conceptual approach or aesthetics. A clever insertion of inconsistencies in style and the craft and design stand out particularly in these designers. You never know what comes next, but the designs can be recognized among hundreds immediately.
R: How do you see the future of fashion?
L: Currently more difficult. Companies like Primark are becoming more and more popular, which in the end is a statement that the only thing that counts is to own a lot. Clothing loses its value. People who still have garments that they maintain for years are rare and usually always from the same sector. Copy-paste of other large companies doesn't really help either. Why spend more for something what I can buy for a fraction at Zara. The appreciation of the actual design work is only in a few consumers present. In addition, you get the overall feeling that the DOB is pretty oversaturated, you have the feeling that you have seen it all and rarely get surprised. Nevertheless, I hope for a change. You just have to endure this lean period.
R: What do you think of Barcelona in terms of fashion?
L: Each Fashion week has its own style, Barcelona I find colorful and innovative. It doesn't commit itself to a specific style and you can feel the fun of fashion. I think most young labels find the perfect “breeding ground“ here.
R: From where do you work and what do you like about this place so much (in terms of your work)?
L: Currently I am working from home. Even if like this "work" is always in front of you, it is also what I like about it. Whenever I have an idea, I can realize it immediately. Watching TV in the evening and embroidering, or doing a little research casually at breakfast. This way my work has more from a “hobby“ than actual work. Of course, someday I want a bigger studio, but in my dream scenario, it is just below my apartment. So that basically nothing changes!
R: Where do you see your future (in terms of your brand)?
L: On the side I work freelance for other designers, this way I am always continuing learning and win new insights. I have not yet determined my future. There is a friend whos also a designer with whom I could imagine to start a new label, or I will continue as before. I will embark on whatever the future holds for me. The only thing clear to me is that I will probably never stop designing, always being faithful to my principles. In any form whatsoever.
R: Thank you very much for the interview!
THE GYPSY TRUCK
Surely you have heard of the famous "food trucks" that you can find in numerous events throughout Spain. Great for foodies, but what about the fashionistas?
Natàlia Puiggros thought the same and half a year ago she created the GYPSY TRUCK, the latest trend on wheels.
Her idea seemed so great that we did a short interview with her for our Ropatalk.
Ropateca: Where and when did the project begin?
Natalia: It was born in Formentera in July 2015.
R: What exactly is it?
N: It's Spain's first fashion truck. A boutique on wheels that offers carefully selected international brands that you cannot find in Spain or only with difficulty.
R: How is working "on wheels"?
N: Fun and creative. You can go in search of your customers.
R: How would you describe the "Gypsy Design" What makes it special?
N: It's a way of understanding life, a carefree bohemian lifestyle, with a hippy soul but with the peace and stability that money brings you.
R: What does "fashion" mean for you?
N: Fashion is anything that makes you feel good.
R: How do you see the future of fashion in general and in Spain?
N: Fashion symbolizes an aspirational world, so whenever there are dreams, there will be room for fashion.
R: How do you see your future in relation to your project?
N: I think it is a project with a great ride and still many surprises to come.
R: Thank you for the interview!
© 2016 by M2visualstudio
LA CRIXA
The first brand that we present is LA CRIXA from Madrid.
The brand's designer is called Adriana Rodríguez, she went to "BAU" (University center design of Barcelona) and Felicidad Duce in Barcelona, finishing her studies at ESD in Madrid.
Ropateca: What is your calling / passion?
Adriana: fashion, music, design, art in general in all its different areas.
R: Since when are you active in the world of fashion?
A: Very little. Approximately since one year.
R: Where do you get your inspiration?
A: My main inspiration is the "sportwear" of the late 80s and early 90s but especially the "Rave" aesthetics of 90 and club culture, a trend that is always present in my designs. While others of my influences also are the "Pop Art", the world of comics and super heroes and science fiction, and retro-futuristic fashion of the 60s and 80s!! A bit crazy!!
R: Who is your favorite designer?
A: As more commercial designers I would say Jeremy Scott and Castelbajac, although there are other lesser known like Australian designer Nixi Killick, she has a techno-cyber-psychedelic roll that I love!
R: Why?
A: Because they are fun, they give me a lot, I get excited and feel very identified with their style.
R: How do you see the future of fashion?
A: Well, here in Spain a little dark. Following the crisis, the fast-fashion has been used to brainwash us into believing that we must buy clothes of lesser quality but larger quantity, so the slow-fashion is quite undervalued because people think it is overpriced, and they have stopped to value the quality of a garment and its exclusivity. It is quite funny how they deceive us, because we are likely to end up spending the same money or more money in more clothes of bad quality, and the funny thing is that everyone loves to feel like they dress differently when in fact everyone dresses alike, so I think that are aspects where people should stop and think a little, and have more discretion, also thinking about other aspects such as the sustainability of fashion, production processes, etc.
R: What do you think of Barcelona in relation to fashion?
A: I think it is definitely the Capital of Design in Spain, it is well ahead of Madrid in terms of trends and initiatives. It is also a reference at European level in terms of independent design.
R: Where do you see your future (in relation to your brand)?
A: Setting the pace and positioning me in London or Berlin as I think my style fits perfectly there!
R: Thank you for the interview!
© 2016 by M2visualstudio
© 2016 by M2visualstudio