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Epperson Mountaineering Garbstore Hikaru Noguchi Hestra Gitman Vintage Indigo Farm Industry of All Nations Jungmaven Juniper Ridge
Kapital Kletterwerks Lightning Bolt Mauna Kea Mollusk Mountain Research Needles Norse Projects North Sea Clothing
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GARB STORE { Nº.0 6 } WELCOME Welcome to the Autumn Winter 2015 edition of Forecast with an overview of what’s happening instore and online at The Garbstore this season. Our Reebok collaboration continues with the hotly anticipated launch of the Insta Pump Fury Road and Ventilator II. The slimmed down version of the Insta Pump Fury sees mesh and suede panels contrasted against the marble effect printed neoprene uppers, whilst the Ventilator II, with a classic silhouette, features a Hexalite midsole, high abrasion rubber outsole and padded foam sock liner. Manufacturing quality goods with a low environmental impact are common themes amongst this season’s new arrivals. Jungmaven use natural dyes in their campaign to “get everyone in a hemp t-shirt by 2020”, whilst Industry Of All Nations are returning original manufacturing processes back to their original makers, striving to develop importance of quality made goods and sustainable industries. We catch up with Meg Company’s Yuki Matsuda and f ind out his thoughts on Hermosa Beach, the company’s beach town dwelling, a typical day in the life and his love for Hawaiian shirts whilst catching a glimpse of the latest Epperson Mountaineering climb packs and super warm Chamula hats and cardigans. Lastly, keep your eyes and ears open for our ‘Little Things Store’, a continuation of our in-situ concept store series offering a multitude of the best goods for the gift giving season.
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Primary Polo Precinct Trouser Ventilator II Sherpa Lined 2.5 Jacket
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1/3 Hoody National Troop Pant
PUMP DUAL MIDVENT Available in Midnight/Charcoal (Released 10/10/15) and Black/Brown (Released 14/11/15)
Ventilator II’s classic silhouette features a branded ‘Hexalite’ midsole with high abrasion durable rubber outsole and premium suede and mesh uppers. Available in two monochrome colourways.
VENTILATOR Available in Knight/Steel and Black /Brown (Released 10/10/15)
CL6000 Available in Arch Grey and Khaki/Arch Grey (Released 12/09/15)
Previously unavailable outside of Japan, the Insta Pump Fury Road takes inspiration from the classic Insta Pump Fury with a few notable differences; The original split cushioned outsole, one of the distinguishing features of the Insta Pump Fury, is replaced by an all in one ‘Hexalite’ midtsole with design changes to the webbing mesh and neoprene upper. Garbstore release two colour variants featuring mesh and suede uppers contrasting against a printed marbled neoprene upper.
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NEW Snow Peak ’s journey began in 1958 when founder and experienced mountaineer, Yukio Yamai, created his own superior line of outdoor gear. Born out of dissatisfaction with other products, Yamai laid the foundations for Snow Peak by creating products that inspired people to enjoy the outdoors. Living his entire life in Sanjo City, Japan, Yukio was surrounded by a rich environment, evoking a strong interest in the outdoors and accompanying lifestyle. It was here that Yukio became ensconsed in local landmarks, a mountain range rising to an altitude of 1000m created a boundary between Niigata and Fukushima prefectures, with natural springs and streams forming the birth place of larger rivers that f low out to the East japan sea.
Even now, Sanjo City continues to inspire Snow Peak ’s commercial outlook. Snow Peak places personal trust in each of their employees, unif ied by a common goal to be the world ’s leading manufacturer of exceptional natural lifestyle products. Embracing their consumers vision as their own, Snow Peak set out to deliver innovative ideas that inspire us. In 20 03 Snow Pea k became a member of The Conser vation A l l iance, a g roup of outdoor businesses whose col lective contributions suppor t g rassroots citiz en action g roups and their effor ts to protect w i ld and nat ura l a reas, suppor ting their work by donating pa r t of their prof its.
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Industry Of All Nations (or IOAN for short) was founded in 2010 by three Argentinean brothers, their vision is to return manufacturing processes back to their original makers and re-introduce the products to an international market.
IOAN don’t believe in creating brands just to f ill empty shelf spaces, they believe in the importance of how things are done. They’re striving to develop clean, sustainable industries worldwide, Industries that nurture communities, Industries of all Nations.
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Robert Jungmann, founder of Jungmaven, is a keen environmentalist, conservationist and passionate leader in the hemp movement since the early 90’s, when he also founded Manastash. During a spell in Costa Rica, Jungmann started working with natural dyes, batik, tie dye and hand painting techniques which led to the birth of Jungmaven. Moving to California, and continuing his search for natural dyes, Jungmann introduced coffee, black tea, indigo, walnut, pomegranate, onion peel
red wine and creosote to his repertoire. He strongly believes in the use of hemp, obser ving its low impact on the environment. In 2010, Jungmaven launched a campaign, Hemp2020, to help raise awareness around the positive environmental impacts of hemp farming. The campaign’s mission is to “get everyone in a hemp t-shirt by 2020.” To date, Jungmaven has sold or given away approximately 1.5 million hemp t-shirts, furthering the company’s mission to raise hemp awareness.
MEG COMPANY IS BASED IN HERMOSA BEACH, CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT THE AREA? WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT IT?
Yuki: It is a very small beach town in Los Angeles, which still has an old Californian beach town feeling. It’s not an upscale beach town, it still has a down-to-earth feeling and has the best Mexican restaurant in the world.
DO YOU THINK HERMOSA BEACH INFLUENCES YOUR COLLECTIONS? Yuki: Yes, always.
HOW IMPORTANT IS YOUR STUDIO SPACE? Yuki: Very. The studio gives me a peace of mind too.
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR TYPICAL DAY.
Yuki: Haha! Really? Ok my day today: Little bit tired from last night from a friend ’s store party. Have a meeting with Yushi for an indigo dye hemp garment. Check the vegetable tanned leather we are making – we are using a lot of mimosa to make a very special natural leather for us. We must choose samples for Pitti Uomo. Take my dogs for a walk. Clean up the house for a guest from Japan
Yuketen!!
PLEASE TELL US A BIT MORE ABOUT THE CHAMULA AND EPPERSON MOUNTAINEERING AW15 COLLECTIONS? DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE PIECE?
Yuki: I love the Chamula merino sweater. They are so nice to wear on top of tee shirts, they do not itch at all and keep me very warm. Perfect for my life style. Epperson Mountaineering, I use the large climb back pack. The Big Carabineer makes it so easy to open the lid. It is very good for a one day hike or traveling the world!
CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT THE VILLAGE WHERE CHAMULA IS KNITTED?
Yuki: They are located in Southern Mexico. The f irst time I went to Chamula was 20 years ago. They had Bandits and Revolutionists. It felt like a time slip to 100 years ago. Many native Mayan live this area and they don’t speak Spanish.
CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT THE MAKING PROCESS BEHIND CHAMULA AND WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE? Yuki: It is 100% Merino Wool. They raise the sheep in the mountain, and shave the wool by hand! Hand spun wool yarn. Hand dyed wool. Hand Knit. Even the zipper is sewn on by hand. No sewing machine.
MEG COMPANY WORKS WITH SKILLED ARTISANS AND VALUES SLOW CONSTRUCTION TO CREATE PIECES THAT REALLY LAST. DO YOU THINK PEOPLE NOW CHERISH LONGEVITY AND HERITAGE EVEN MORE, OR ARE THESE PEOPLE “DYING OUT”?
Yuki: I think people want to buy great quality, at least worth the amount they are paying for, so they aren’t dying out yet.
YOU ARE A BIG TRAVELLER – WHAT CAN YOU NOT TRAVEL WITHOUT? Yuki: A Book, an iPhone and headphones.
IS THERE ANYTHING YOU COLLECT?
Yuki: Many things. I have a great vintage Hawaiian shirts collection.
WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT DESIGNING YOUR OWN LABELS?
Yuki: You can make what you want wear.
WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO AT THE MOMENT? Yuki: Jazz
IF YOU WEREN'T A DESIGNER WHAT WOULD YOU DO INSTEAD? Yuki: Treasure Hunter.
FAVOURITE ITEM IN YOUR WARDROBE? Yuki: Hawaiian shirts
FAVOURITE PLACE?
Yuki: South Bay in Los Angeles.
FAVOURITE DECADE? Yuki: 1950’s
WHAT ARE YOU UP TO THIS WEEKEND? Yuki: Setting up at Pitti Uomo
A BUSY FEW MONTHS AHEAD FOR THEN! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME YUKI. WE WILL SEE YOU AT THE SHOWS IN PARIS, NEW YORK AND TOKYO!
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Erin Hurst | founded 2013 WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START PROVENANCE?
My husband, Guy, and I both grew up on farms in New Zealand. We are accustomed to eating grass fed, free range meat and we felt it would be great if we could bring it to our home hood, Notting Hill. We are lucky enough that the majority of our suppliers are family friends of ours, 4th and 5th generation farmers who were farming scholars with my Dad. The best farmers in the country. So business has become pleasure and we can mix friends, family and work. It couldn't be better. WHERE DOES THE NAME COME FROM?
When we began looking into names, every where I researched for facts on great meat, free range, it all came down to the importance of the provenance of the meat. It says what it does, on the tin. We are Provenance and that is the most important element of the sourcing of our meat. We know each supplier by name and the boys have been out and walked the f ields with the farmers. COULD YOU TELL US A LITTLE KNOWN OR MOST SURPRISING FACT ABOUT PROVENANCE?
Every single person who works at Provenance has an amazing story. Tom, our General Manager is an amazing cricketer, Struan our Head Butcher is a brilliant rugby player, George an accomplished musician and Rachel a brilliant chef... what brings us all together is our love of good food, and thats why we are all so passionate about Provenance. Also the land we are on was called Portobello Farm? Quite cute. MOST INTERESTING CUSTOMERS AND WHY? Oh wow. We have so many! I love it that so many of our customers regard us as 'their' village butcher and they have a very real friendship with the team. We seem to have a real mix of customers from tattoo artists and punks to celebrities. One quite touching story is when we f irst opened my son Fletcher had done a drawing of 'poppa' driving his tractor which we had printed on the back of the bags. Michael Bond popped in with a hand written message for him and a drawing of Paddington Bear... I am not sure his teacher believed him when he took it to show and tell that week.
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THE THING(S) YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT NOTTING HILL?
Everything! The people watching, the amazing fresh fruit and veg and the lovely market girls / men. The great bars, the fashion. I could not have wished to have our f irst shop open in a better place. Having been an expat for 16 years Notting Hill is the closest place to home. It's great.
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Har riet Hastings | founded 20 07 WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START BISCUITEERS?
The idea for Biscuiteers came whilst spending a weekend in New York. We were inspired by the food gift market and were sure there was a real opportunity to set up a biscuit gift business back in the UK, something completely different from anything else available. We started designing and recipe testing in early 2007. At f irst we camped out in my husband Stevie’s catering kitchens, but had to move pretty quickly as the orders came rolling in.
COULD YOU TELL US A LITTLE KNOWN OR MOST SURPRISING FACT ABOUT BISCUITEERS?
Every single biscuit is completely handmade in our South London bakery by our fantastic team of artists, from rolling and cutting the dough, creating the colours, icing the biscuits and packing them up in our tins. We may have grown but our production methods have stayed the same. THE MOST UNUSUAL BESPOKE BISCUITS YOU HAD TO CREATE? We have had some weird and wonderful
commissions. Favourites of mine include recreating Jeff Koon’s ‘Lobster’ in biscuit form, and a life size gingerbread house for Charlotte Olympia’s Paris Fashion Week show. MOST INTERESTING CUSTOMERS AND WHY?
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START PEDLARS?
We had an idea for a company inspired by the great mail order companies of America. And we found ourselves living in the Highlands without any real limitations to what we could do. So, we launched it there. WHERE DOES THE NAME COME FROM?
A pedlar is a travelling salesperson; someone who moves from place to place selling small goods. They might sell any thing; from watches to groceries. So that seemed perfect.
COULD YOU TELL US A LITTLE KNOWN OR MOST SURPRISING FACT ABOUT PEDLARS?
I think the thing that surprises us the most is that we have been doing it for 18 years. Time has shot by...
MOST INTERESTING CUSTOMERS AND WHY?
All of our customers are interesting. We’ve tried to create a small, friendly business, a bit like a village shop on the internet and so we get to know lots of them.
THE THING(S) YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT NOTTING HILL?
The community; it really is a village. People often think of Notting Hill as a millionaire’s enclave, but it really isn’t like that at all. There are all sorts of people in Notting Hill, living cheek by jowl and getting on. The fruit and veg market is probably what does it; f ive days a week there’s a thriving market and everyone buys their fruit and veg there; so that connects the community.
We have built up some amazing loyal customers in Notting Hill... we have regular visits from David Beckham and most recently Robbie Williams as well as David Cameron who brings his daughter in. We also get customers from around the world who come to visit us to join our icing classes or have a go in the icing café. Now that we have been here for a couple of years, we are f irmly on the Notting Hill tourist map which is great!
BISCUITEERS OFFER * Present a copy of Forecast to a Biscuiteers member of staff and receive a 2 for 1 offer at the Icing Café in the Notting hill store. *Of fer ava i lable unt i l 31s t O c t o b e r 2 0 1 5
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Public Supply Red Notebook
Bobo Choses Fox Mug
Melin Tregwynt Flag Slipper
Normann Large Nyhavn Vase
Elvang Stripe Throw
Pols Potten Paperclip Stool
Safomasi Salcombe Tea Towel
Normann Sprinkle Quilt
Studio Arhoj Bunny Paperweight
Normann Nyhaven Vase
Bobo Choses Pineapple Cup
Normann Brilliant Box
Ferm Living Brass Spoons
The Lazy Jellyfish Big Guitar
Ferm Living Towel Hanger
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Normann Sprinkle Quilt
Studio Arhoj Clover Paperweight
Pols Potten Tam Tam Stool
Bobo Choses Pear Plate
Serax Concrete Stool
House of Rym Bird Cushion
Donna Wilson Tumblers & Jug
Darling Clementine Cherry Wash Bag
Caña de Azúcar Laundry Basket
Normann Tint Blanket
Caña de Azúcar Lisa Basket
Hanelca Stripe Slippers
Stop The Water While Using Me! Travel Kit
Hanelca Roll Top Bag
April Showers by Polder Zip Up Pouch
FINGER IN THE NOSE
Children’s denim and casualwear brand Finger In The Nose was created in 2003, the brainchild of French product and graphic designer, Jean Yves Campion and Norwegian designer Siv Tone Kverneland. Coined from the French expression ‘Les doigts dans le nez’, meaning ‘It’s easy’, f ittingly the collection was launched with a simple 5 pocket straight f it
jean. However with Campion and Kverneland ’s quest for clean and timeless designs and a desire to create long lasting garments, the collection now extends to graphic tees, cool sweats and hoodies and distinctive outerwear embodying their signature look of, “A lot of authenticity, a touch of ‘Rock & Roll Attitude’ combined with a dose of functionality.”
SOEUR
French Sisters Domitille and Angélique Brion launched the aptly named Soeur label with the aim to create a sophisticated collection of clothing for girls aged 10 to 18. Drawing upon Domitille’s extensive design experience at Bonpoint and Bonton and Angélique’s background in child psychology, Soeur
successfully bridges the often diff icult gap between childhood and adulthood. Instilling the collection with a style similar to that of their own teenage years, the sisters’ pared down aesthetic and bohemian inf luences ensure that the clothes are uncontrived, urban and the ultimate in dressed down chic.
Bellerose | Dax Jumper
Bobo Choses | Landscape Shirt
Bobo Choses | Stripe Socks
Bellerose | Dwe Hat
Bellerose | Luch Coat
Bellerose | Puncy Dress
BFGF | Worldwide Aura Pouch
Bellerose | Dweety Scarf
Bobo Choses | Birds T-Shirt
Bobo Choses | Woods Waistcoat
Bobo Choses | Birds Tote Bag
Bellerose | Ganix Shirt
Bellerose | Late Jacket
Bellerose | Mixo Trousers
Bobo Choses | Mountains Sweatshirt
Bobo Choses | Fox Tee Bobo Choses | Woods Socks
Fj채llr채ven | Kanken Mini Backpack
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New York based milliner Dani Griff iths started designing as a teenager in her native Vancouver. A keen snowboarder and skier, style on the slopes was of paramount importance during those formative years and so she started to hand crochet her own hats, selling these to friends and customers as word spread. With a keen interest in music; deejaying for several years; and constantly being scouted as a model, it was after a fortuitous trip to New York for her 21st birthday that prompted Griff iths to relocate there and focus on fashion.
Originally working at directional clothing store Assembly New York as a buyer, merchandiser and sales director, Griff iths continued to create hats, her designs selling in Assembly and other niche stores, until she decided to concentrate on her label full time, and Clyde was off icially born. Unable to identify with the current trend for elaborate trims and accessories, Griff iths developed her own pared down aesthetic where natural materials and shape are key. Inf luenced by vintage craftsmanship,
the sun hats, minimalist ball caps and wide-brim panamas are blocked in a factory in NY by craftsmen with over forty years’ experience. Each hat is then subsequently hand f inished in Griff iths’ Lower East Side studio. The antithesis of throwaway fashion, Clyde hats are beautiful, timeless but nonetheless functional accessories. Griff iths explains, “I want them to be a palette for somebody else’s story.”
M I L E N A S I LVA N O
Originally a freelance st ylist and designer for fashion brands Romeo Gigli, Costume National and Jessica Ogden amongst others, Milena Silvano subsequently launched her eponymous label in 2010. Having moved from London to rural Sussex in order to lead a simpler life and to be closer to nature, the label combines the skill of traditional craft with avantgarde experimentation and spiritual values. Through her use of reclaimed sheepskin, natural dyes and careful sourcing of ethical silks, Silvano successfully
marries an otherworldly, wandering aesthetic with imaginative and innovative feminist style. The label’s signature patchwork sheepskins, developed over a period of several years and whose patterns are reminiscent of pockets of English countryside as seen from above, have acquired something of a cult status and are available from Couverture this Autumn Winter for the very f irst time.
SIDELINE
Designer Ellen Brookes is something of an indigo pioneer. With a background in casualwear design gained in the States and the UK, the denim af icionado, trend consultant and self-professed lover of all things blue launched contemporary womenswear label SIDELINE last year. Delivering a concise but versatile collection of woven pieces in indigo fabrics, the clever cutting and exceptional level of detail in the design give SIDELINE its unique aesthetic. WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO LAUNCH YOUR OWN LABEL?
After years of designing for other brands I wanted to do something I could be in control of from start to f inish, to design and produce clothing I would love and feel proud of. I have always valued getting into the detail of a garment but also love simple, clean and tasteful clothing - I wanted to create a collection that combined these two ideas, that was simple and easy to wear but each garment was full of thoughtfulness in the detail. COULD YOU DESCRIBE SIDELINE’S SIGNATURE LOOK?
Thoughtfully designed modern shapes with subtle, understated detail. And lots of indigo.
WHAT INFLUENCES DID YOU BRING WITH YOU FROM PREVIOUS PLACES OF WORK AND WHERE DO YOU TAKE YOUR DESIGN INSPIRATION FROM?
As part of my previous jobs I have been lucky enough to travel all over the world for research including places such as Russia and Japan. I think I have been inf luenced by the places I have visited and things I have seen, without even realising. I am constantly inspired by the things I see and collect. There tends to be a meeting of two opposites like the clean lines of modern architecture combined with heavily embroidered vintage textiles. All of this said, I am mostly inspired by the women around me - these are the women who I am designing for and I have them in mind with every piece I design.
YOU WERE BASED FOR SEVERAL YEARS IN THE STATES – WHAT IMPACT HAS THIS HAD ON WHAT YOU DO AND HOW DOES AMERICAN DESIGN ETHOS DIFFER FROM THAT OF THE UK?
I learnt so much during my time in the US. I think
UNDERSTATED DESIGN AND SUBTLE, MINUTE DETAILING IS AT THE CORE OF YOUR LABEL – WHAT THINGS DO WE NEED TO LOOK OUT FOR IN THE AW15 COLLECTION?
For AW15 I have taken inf luences of patchwork and quilting (something I always love whether it is on trend or not) and some of the garments in the collection are all-over embroidered to create a quilted look. There is a lot of work that goes into each garment, from me sketching the designs by hand to them being embroidered in the factory in Istanbul. The shapes I design tend to be quite simple so the detail becomes very important to make each piece feel special.
"Understated detail, thoughtful design." the most important lesson was how to build a brand and stay true to its ethos. I created the tagline 'understated detail, thoughtful design' to be a constant reminder to myself when designing each garment. The design ethos in the UK tends to be much more about fast fashion and always buying the next thing before anyone else, you have to be constantly ahead of the curve. In the US there tends to be a slower evolution and brands will stay true to their core, even the fast fashion retailers. I value the experience I have gained from both sides. YOU ALSO WORK AS A CONCEPT AND TREND CONSULTANT. IS THE TRANSSEASONAL, NON-TREND LEAD NATURE OF SIDELINE CLOTHING A DIRECT REACTION AGAINST THIS?
Yes. The most important idea behind this aspect of what I do is wanting to design clothes that last, not only in the design but also the quality of fabric and construction of the garment. I want to produce clothes that people will wear, love and return to season after season. I want the shapes in my collection to be modern so I guess there is an element of trend direction in this but they are modern shapes that will last – timeless modernity. WHY INDIGO?
I have specialised in denim for many years and wanted to use the experience I have in this area but didn’t want to go into the business of 5 pocket jeans. I wanted to create a collection out of the beautiful fabrics I know and love. Indigo is the foundation of the collection but I have built on this to create a whole look incorporating complimentary fabrics. I also have an inherent love of all things indigo too – vintage African fabrics, Japanese Boro textiles and French workwear. I have dressed head-to-toe blue for many years.
THE BEST THING(S) ABOUT DESIGNING YOUR OWN LABEL?
The freedom. And the satisfaction of seeing it all come together for the photo shoot. I work with a team of friends and family for the shoot and it's so much fun!
THE WORST THING(S) ABOUT DESIGNING YOUR OWN LABEL?
The stress and never being able to ‘ leave it at work ’ – my work is with me constantly, and always on my mind. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE (BOTH FASHION AND HOME DÉCOR)?
I’m very casual and like to mix vintage f inds with new items. I am a big fan of jeans and a white tee or vintage sweatshirt. My mum says I still look like a student. I love interior design and get so excited when I see the new interiors magazines on the shelves each month. I love to collect things from around the world. I have a thing that everything in my house needs to mean something to me and have a story. It makes me so happy to look around my house and for every item to create a memory. I do get bored easily though so I am always changing things around at home much to my husband's frustration.
STYLE ICON?
Jennifer Connelly as Sarah Williams in Labyrinth. I so wanted to be her when I was a kid and still do now. I loved her skinny jeans, billowing silk shirt, waistcoat and f lat shoes – casual but so cool! I’m just waiting for my next BIG birthday so I can have a party that gives me the excuse to dress as her (in the masked ball scene obviously!).
BOSABO Situated in the heart of Brittany, the family run workshop of Bosabo has been specialising in the exclusive manufacture of clogs since 1890. The fourth generation of craftsmen take pride in the use of only natural or recyclable materials, including vegetal tanned leather uppers and soles car ved from local, sustainably sourced wood. In keeping with time-honoured tradition, rather than a chain of production, each artisan is responsible for the handcrafting of their clog from start to f inish, from the cutting of the wood and leather to the sewing up and mounting. In this way Bosabo are able to maintain the highest qualit y and attention to detail whilst ensuring each clog is unique.
EMMA GREENHILL Emma Greenhill has long been a much loved personality in the fashion world, having worked for the past twenty years for designers such as Hussein Chalayan, Julien MacDonald and Luella. As a creative director known for her bold thinking and innovative design, it seems only f itting that this talent should now be translated into her own eponymous label. Greenhill ’s f ine art approach means that her creations start as simple paper
line drawings, with colour and paint subsequently introduced before being transformed into scarves in Lake Como, the heart of the silk industry. With an emphasis as much on hand f inishing and exquisite quality as her creative inf luences; the AW15 collection draws reference from The Ballet Russes, Pablo Picasso and Gertrude Stein; Greenhill has rapidly garnered a loyal following with fans of the label including Tilda Swinton, Erin O’Connor, Laura Bailey and Jade Parfitt.
STEVEN ALAN
Something of a fashion maverick, Steven Alan has spent the last twenty years quietly creating his own fashion world grounded in classic American roots. Inspired by the burgeoning downtown New York fashion scene of the early Nineties, Alan opened his f irst store in 1994 selling a carefully curated selection of work by an eclectic group of emerging designers. With Alan’s keen eye and intuition for modern reinterpretation of classics garnering him a cult following, it seemed only natural to expand the business to include his own collection. Launching with a simple button down shirt for men in 1999, Alan’s unique brand of casual, smart self-assured essentials now extends to womenswear as well. With more than 20 standalone stores in the US and an ever-increasing global audience, Couverture is proud to be the exclusive retailer of Steven Alan in the UK.
Couverture is proud to be the exclusive retailer of Steven Alan in the UK.
HOME IS: Ditmas Park in Brooklyn BEST THINGS ABOUT WHERE YOU LIVE: I can get away from the city whenever I want FAVOURITE HANG OUTS -
IF YOU WEREN’T A FASHION DESIGNER, YOU’D BE… An art dealer WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN THE FILM OF YOUR LIFE? Stanley Tucci
YOUR TELEVISION GOLD: Transparent GUILTY PLEASURE: Massage MOST ENDEARING MEMORY: Summer camp
THE ONE THING YOU’D MOST LIKE TO CHANGE: To be a bit more neat
FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION: This
THE ONE THING THAT YOU COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Family
BEST PIECE OF ADVICE RECEIVED: Keep your
selection of Japanese whisky and sake 2. Grand Army (Boerum Hill) – amazing bartenders and magical drinks
BEST INVENTION: I am really into virtual
LIFE DEFINING MOMENT: The birth of
INDOOR: King Sauna at Palisades Park –
BUILDING: The Prada building in Aoyama,
EAT: Arcade Bakery (Tribeca) – It’s the best
of its class and l love how it is built into the lobby of a work building
DRINK: 1. EN Japanese Brasserie – a great
reality – the most exciting invention at the moment
little island in France called Île de Ré
eye on the prize
my kids
STYLE ICON: Jack Nicholson
100 rooms of heat and I love the Korean food
Japan
YOUR MOTTO: Keep inventing
OUTDOOR: Storm King
THE NUMBER ONE MOST PLAYED SONG ON YOUR IPOD: Bob Dylan
TODAY I’M WEARING: A white Steven Alan tee, Levis, Adidas Superstars, Steven Alan Tetsu watch
SHOP: Not one in particular but I love the shopping experience in Japan – the culture and the storeowners
CURRENTLY READING: Re-reading Crime
and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
LEFT Rachel Comey | Yana Top | Westside Trousers
B E LOW A DĂŠtacher | Corelia Jumper | Heidi Skirt | Bruna Shoes
A B OV E Rachel Comey | Lace Brant Shirt
OPPOSITE Rachel Comey | New Miramar Dress
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RIGHT A Détacher | Barista Dress Common Projects for 6397 | 2-Tone Lace-Ups
LEFT Minä Perhonen | Marguerite Top Rachel Comey | Legion Trousers A Détacher | Bruna Shoes
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Rachel Comey | Brant Shirt Apiece Apart | Isabel Double V Skirt
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Folk | Hoody YMC | Pleat Skirt
NO CHEMI CALS
T h i s Aut u m n s e e s t he l au nc h of C ou v e r t u r e & T he G a r b s tor e ’s s i g n at u r e s c e nt No Chem ic a l s , a r e f r e sh i n g a nt idote to t he ple t hor a of c e le br it y-br a nd e d f r a g r a nc e s , of fe r i n g a u n iq ue d i s t i l l at ion of t he s tor e ’s e t ho s . The artisan fragrance is a welcome return to traditional methods of making but with an individual, contemporary edge. Hand blended in Paris from natural essential oils rather than synthetics, No Chemicals perfectly mirrors the pared down aesthetic of the store, the natural palette creating an individual scent appealing to men and women.
I n t he s a me w ay t h at C ou v e r t u r e & T he G a r b s tor e s uc c e s s f u l l y c ombi ne s u nd e r t he r a d a r c ontemp or a r y d e s i g n s w it h v i nt a g e i n s pi r e d pie c e s , No Chem ic a l s i nc lud e s a nc ie nt i n g r e d i e n t s l i k e Fr a n k i n c e n s e b l e n d e d w i t h top notes such as pink pepper for a modern feel. T he resu lt is a frag rance that is both bespoke a nd int imate, t he lavender absolute and basil ic of the top notes echoes of coo w n e r E m i l y D y s o n ’s c h i l d h o o d s u m m e r s spent in Provence, hea r t notes of g inger a nd rose absolute inspired by her travels to the Tu r k i s h c o a s t a n d S a n t a l a n d V i r g i n i a n c e d a r
wood at the base of No Chemica ls a direct reference to the location of the store, formerly t he site of a t imber ya rd. I n a n i nc r e a s i n g l y f r e ne t ic w orld , C ou v e r t u r e a nd t he G a r b s tor e ’s a r t i s a n s c e nt , pro duc e d b y h a nd i n l i m ite d q u a nt it ie s , of fe r s a p e a c e f u l a nd s e n s u a l o a s i s . T he No Chem ic a l s c ol le c t ion i nc lud e s Pe r f u me O i l , I nc e n s e a nd Ca nd le s a nd w i l l b e a v a i l a ble f rom O c tob e r 2 01 5, on l i ne a nd i n-s tor e .
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For the sixth edition of Forecast, fresh labels and essential Autumn Winter style are highlighted for the new season, in addition to interviews with both under-the-radar and cult designers. The Autumn season heralds the arrival of Couverture’s signature perfume, No Chemicals. Perfectly mirroring the pared down aesthetic of the store, the natural palette creates an individual scent appealing to both men and women. New womenswear labels signal a return to artisan skills including Bosabo’s handcrafted clogs from the heart of Brittany, hand f inished silk scarves from fashion doyen Emma Greenhill, natural dyed patchwork sheepskins by Milena Silvano and exquisitely woven indigo separates from SIDELINE. Elsewhere American designer Steven Alan; renowned for his ubiquitous brand of cool,
dow ntow n chic; gives us an insight into his life and likes, w ith Couver t ure the exclusive stock ist in the UK. Childrenswear stalwarts Finger In The Nose bring their unique brand of rock and roll attitude to Autumn with faux fur coats and signature slim-f it jeans, whilst American Outf itters offer the ultimate in relaxed separates including cute knitted ponchos, plaid shirts and lumber jackets. New addition Soeur delivers sophisticated clothing for girls aged 10 to 18, successfully bridging the gap between childhood and adulthood. Bright pops of colour and graphic prints are the order of the day on the home front with Panton style stools from Dutch designers Pols Potten and Japanese striped and spotted roll top bags and slippers by Hanelca for the ultimate in stylish travel accessories.
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