Aesthetics of the Avant-Garde
BARBARA I GONGINI
- Versuchskind
- Masnada
- Gall
- Lost & Found Ria Dunn
- Hannes Roether
- Barbara I Gongini
- Rooms by Lost & Found
- Mavranyma
- Smoke x Mirrors
- Misomber Nuan
- Leon Louis
- Joe Chia
- MD75
- Monarc 1
- Nordan
- //Delirious
VERSUCHSKIND
The philosophy behind the Berlin male denim brand VERSUCHSKIND can be described in two words: structure and sculpture. The jeans of this brand are, on the one hand, the end result of serious research in the field of textiles; on the other, their architectural and often asymmetric cut always adorns the owner of the item.
MASNADA
The signature of the Italian brand of men's and women's clothing Masnada is its fabrics. Each season, Angelo Iannello's team introduces new, originally produced materials to the collection. With its muted colours, sculptured silhouettes, original materials, avant-garde cuts and impeccable level of tailoring skills, Masnada is fashion that exists outside of time.
GALL
The creators of the Gall brand support an approach that regards "clothing as armour that protects us from the outside world". To reinforce their concept, they make use of the most advanced developments in technology.
LOST & FOUND RIA DUNN
The brand Lost & Found Ria Dunn was founded in Tuscany in 2007 by the Canadian designer Ria Dunn and her partner Alessandro Esteri. Their skilled production by hand, reconstructed vintage materials, avant-garde cuts, and attention to the finest of details make Ria’s items genuine works of handicraft art.
HANNESROETHER
Hannes Roether first appeared in 2005 in Munich as a brand of men's clothing. The founder and designer of the brand that bears his name believes that clothing should be as comfortable as possible, while insisting that it stress the individuality of the wearer.
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I GONGINI
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The brand’s philosophy is based on an assertion of individuality and freedom of expression which, according to the designer, should not be restricted by social status, gender or social constructs.
ROOMS by LOST & FOUND
Rooms by Lost & Found is the brand’s second line, involving brilliant work with knitwear: a complex cut for apparent simplicity of shape and a minimalistic, almost ascetic approach to decoration.
MAVRANYMA
The young Italian brand Mavranyma was founded in 2012 by the designer Elia Francinelli. The name comes from two words: Greek mavros - "black" and Latin anima - "soul."
SMOKE XMIRRORS
"In a world filled with noise, Smoke x Mirrors creates music" - the slogan of this young American brand of glasses has become the script by which its rapid development is taking place.
MISOMBER NUAN
Designer Fuanco thinks out every detail - from the brand name to the complex necklines on the shirts - so that they become overgrown with dozens of subscripts that give Misomber Nuan items the ability to change depending on the context.
LEON LOUIS
Leon Louis formulated the main principle of his brand as "the value of manual work" and he puts traditional techniques above innovation - paying tribute to the craftsmanship of European masters who have learned to work with natural materials over many centuries.
JOE CHIA
The Joe Chia brand appeared in 2012 and very quickly found fans not only in its native Malaysia, but all over the world. The brand’s creator, Joe Chia, is one of the most prominent representatives of the fashion avant-garde and pays particular attention to detail, asymmetry and competently shifted proportions. The result is timeless clothing that is comfortable and wearable, reminiscent of a contemporary art object.
MD75
The conceptual brand MD75 appeared in 2013, but has already become a real breakthrough, joining the ranks of small Italian brands that specialize in high-end knitwear and are famed throughout the world for their craftsmanship.
MONARC 1
Monarc 1 is a cosmopolitan brand founded by French designer Marcelle Laboux on the island of Bali, famous for its leather workshops, and which began to transfer part of its production to Copenhagen last year. When it first appeared in 2010, fans of conceptual fashion fell in love with the brand for its skill at working with non-standard materials.
NORDAN
The second line of the Scandinavian brand BARBARA I GONGINI – Nordan. Here, contemporary details affecting street motifs and popular subcultures are added to the timeless image that has become customary for the brand.
//DELIRIOUS
The Delirious brand came out in 2012 and offers a conceptually novel rethink on the making of glasses. In line with the philosophy of its Italian creator, Marco Lanero, a pair of glasses is a highly personal item, which should not be treated as though it were some kind of eye-catching billboard. The calling card of Delirious Eyewear lies not in huge logos, but in its recognisable architectural design and trademark Italian identity.
ABOUT US
Darkroom is a progressive conceptual online store, where independent avant-garde brands from all over the world are brought together in one place. We are particularly careful in our approach to the selection of brands and seek out those designers who share our values – preferring timeless quality, skilled handiwork, original fabrics and conceptual cuts to the passing fads of the season.
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