P O L LY K I N G & CO Polly King & Co is an independent fashion sales agency, uniquely combining global reach with local market knowledge. Our core philosophy and values are built around sustainable brand building and positioning. Working collaboratively with our clients, utilising our team’s depth of knowledge and experience, coupled with our global network of contacts, we are able to best position and develop a brand within the market place. Creating global reach through our main international showrooms based in Paris, New York and London, we enhance this with a more localised presence through our showrooms in Düsseldorf, Milan and Marseille and through regular attendance at trade shows in Florence, Copenhagen, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Additionally, Polly King & Co has an on-the-ground sales presence in the UK, USA (both East and West Coast), France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Russia. pollykingandco.com · @pollykingandco
CO N T E N T S Bruta
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Champion Reverse Weave
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Champion x B E A MS
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Delikatessen
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Dzojchen
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Estemporanea
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ETQ.
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Larsson & Jennings
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Le Specs Luxe
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Mads Nørgaard
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McLauren
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OLAF HUSSEIN
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Passerella Death Squad
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Primury
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Rockins Mainline
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Soulland
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Waiting for the Sun
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Sales Contacts
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B RU TA Bruta is a London based fashion label founded by Arthur Yates in 2015. With no formal fashion training but an artist’s background, Yates builds his collections around art, culture and traditional crafts. Bruta is a brand which encompasses loose fitting, casual shirting with hand drawn designs for both men and women, challenging both the conventions of gendered dressing as well as the formality of the shirt. Designs are printed or embroidered, and take inspiration from patterns and motifs found in both traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. All details are imagined and hand drawn by Yates. Yates also hand paints urns and pots that complement and are sold alongside the Bruta shirts. bruta.eu ¡ @bruta_
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C H A M P I O N R E V E RS E W E AV E Formed in 1919 as the Knickerbocker Knitting Company by Abe and Bill Fainbloom. The company pioneered the manufacture of heavy duty cotton products, used primarily for warming up and down by athletes who had historically used lightweight day attire for sporting activities. In the 1940s the company changed its name to Champion Knitting Mills and became market leaders in sporting cotton apparel. In 1952 they patented their Reverse Weave heavy cotton knitting process, essentially knitting the cotton backwards they found the solution that avoids vertical shrinkage. Which then gave the garment more durability wash after wash, cornering the US sporting market. Through this sporting association Champion was adopted by many of the US Hip Hop and Rap pioneers through the 80s and was influential in European club culture in the 90s. It has remained a staple wardrobe, leading to collaborations with Stussy and most recently Supreme which have reinvigorated the brands premium marketspace. @championeu_ Store: HBX ¡ hbx.com Photographer: Alex CH Lau / HBX Stylist: Alana Tsui / HBX
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CHAMPION x BEAMS The longstanding partnership between Champion and BEAMS have answered the call from their loyal followers. For the first time, European stores will be able to buy into this limited two season collaboration between the two heavyweights. The combination of Champions’ unrivaled sportswear identity and BEAMS’ strong Japanese heritage, is sure to resonate immediately with its customer and create something to excite the market. @championeu_
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D E L I K AT E S S E N "We must cultivate our garden"
Voltaire delikatessen.jp ¡ @delikatessenjp
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DZOJ C H E N Dzojchen (pronounced doh-jen), launched in 2013, is the inspiration of its owner and designer Chelsea Scott-Blackhall. Born of her Singapore and British descent, it is a brand rooted in the contrasting cultures, practical and philosophical influences, of East and West. Dzojchen is about paradox and duality. Unexpected balance from contradiction… the fusion of seemingly opposing fashion dualities in a subtly-striking balance. Present in both fabric and form, the brand's aesthetic embraces and exploits cross-conventional styling to capture the brand's hallmark 'IndiviDUALITY'… refined cuts with bold expression, creating polished street styles which are contemporary-classic, poised + playful. Premium tailoring, attention to detail, and custom fabrications are pillars of the brand’s Menswear and Womenswear Collections, seen on the runways of Paris, New York, Seoul and Singapore Fashion Weeks. dzojchen.com · @dzojchen
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E ST E M P O R A N E A United by creative drive and Italian artisanal tradition, the Estemporanea legacy is born through state-of-the-art design and innovative production techniques with a hint of nostalgia. The brand combines the need for everyday functionality, with the dynamic identity of the contemporary individual, by transforming materials of the finest quality into a beautiful range of handcrafted accessories. Each piece from the Estemporanea collection is manufactured from refined leather combined with signature hardware detailing, in exclusive galvanic colours. The expert construction of the collection stems from the craft traditions of the brand’s home San Marco Pascoli, where co-founder Luca Vicini’s family business has manufactured footwear for luxury brands such Hermès, Saint Laurent and Sergio Rossi for over 30 years. Estemporanea’s first collection is due to launch exclusively in May with Selfridges London, Excelsior Milan, IT Hong Kong, Club 21 Singapore and Beymen Istanbul, within their respective territories. estemporaneamadeinitaly.com · @estemporanea_madeinitaly
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ETQ. In a time of abundance, with more questions than answers and more choices than decisions made. ETQ was founded in 2010 as an antidote to this. Driven by a mindset that values the elimination of the unnecessary, the brand strives to focus solely on excellence and superior design. Today, these principles have matured into a carefully selective range of handmade footwear, menswear accessories and the multi-brand store in ETQ’s home city of Amsterdam. Every element is a true representation of what ETQ stands for. The footwear collection, designed in Amsterdam and handmade in Portugal, demonstrates the brand’s commitment to quality and design, by catering to ETQ’s audience’s desire for exclusivity and timelessness. Each shoe is crafted using carefully selected materials, such as Napa and Polido leather, and individually finished with a luxurious calfskin lining and durable cup soles. Designs are inspired by the art of minimalism and the philosophy of essentialism. This means every product created by ETQ is designed to be a necessary and timeless part of a contemporary man’s wardrobe. etq-amsterdam.com · @etqamsterdam
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LARSSON & JENNINGS Founded in 2012, Larsson & Jennings is a Swiss made watch brand re-imagining classic design through contemporary craftsmanship and style, creating harmony between art and precision. Larsson & Jennings’ in-house design team partner with Swiss manufacturers to ensure quality is at the heart of every watch. Locally sourced leather from Anglo-Swedish tanneries combine with hand-finished metals to deliver premium detailing and durability. Larsson & Jennings is stocked in over 100 luxury retail destinations globally, across an extensive online network and has own-brand stores in London and New York with further openings scheduled for 2016. larssonandjennings.com ¡ @larssonjennings
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L E S P EC S LUX E Le Specs has maintained a passion for innovative eyewear crafted from the finest materials with careful attention to detail. Luxe presents a sleeker and sartorially elevated aesthetic through innovative frame materials and elegant finishes. Remaining true to the classic yet innovative aesthetic made iconic by the brand, unique colour applications and mirrored lenses remain at the heart of the collection. lespecs.com ¡ @lespecs
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M A D S N Ø RG A A R D Danish brand Mads Nørgaard – Copenhagen has a deep love for fashion and the changing times. But also a feeling that maybe the western world is moving too fast. Mads Nørgaard – Copenhagen takes base in a core of fashionable classics and build collections around that core. Our design aim is to make girls more sexy and the guys more tough – always from a modernistic point of view. We believe that what you wear should support you in your ways and beliefs. madsnorgaard.dk · @madsnorgaard
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M c L AU R E N Founded in 1962, McLauren has long been a famous knitwear brand. However, in the 1990s all traces were lost of the fine handmade Shetland creations, until an Italian entrepreneur, mindful of the brand’s heritage and tradition, decided to relaunch it. Having produced knitted garments for Lanvin, Missoni, D&G and more, they are creating a handmade product using only the best yarns with Italian craftsmanship. Today McLauren’s collections are 100% made in Italy and redesigned in a contemporary key which is translated into fine elegance, which combines retro style with innovation. Every McLauren garment resembles a tailor-made item, not a mass produced one. Some models are still woven by patient hands, the custodians of ancient skills. McLauren can be found in some of the best stores globally including United Arrows, Beams and Isetan. @mclauren1962
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OLAF HUSSEIN Menswear label OLAF HUSSEIN originated in Amsterdam, which is still its home today. Focussing on simplicity, quality and fit, the brand has quickly expanded from denim to full collections. Continuing the momentum ever since its initial debut at the Amsterdam Fashion Week SS15, OLAF HUSSEIN has consistently pursued understated luxury, subtle statements and a believe in quality design. Collections which today can be found at select retailers around the world such as END Clothing, United Arrows, Sugar, FOUR, as well as the OLAF HUSSEIN online store, and The Fitting Room by OLAF HUSSEIN, located in the bustling Nine Streets district in Amsterdam. olafhussein.com ¡ @olafhussein
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PA S S A R E L L A D E AT H S Q UA D Founded in 2004, Passarella Death Squad is a complete aesthetic experience encompassing clothing, musical composition and fine art. Inspired by Andy Warhol’s Factory HQ, they produce multidisciplinary works united by a sense of contemporary noir, and unite an intriguing band of collaborators. All pieces are made in England using upscale Japanese fabrics. Ranges are stocked at some of the world’s finest stores including Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Storm, Le Bon Marché, Concrete, SuperAmarket and END. Passarella Death Squad recently exhibited its artworks in London, Paris, Copenhagen, Brussels, Amsterdam and Tokyo. Live music performances have taken place at stores such as Darklands in Berlin. Their latest single was recently played by Andrew Weatherall on NTS Radio and a second album is due for release in 2016. For Spring Summer 2017 they present new t-shirts, sweats, jackets, and trousers, two exciting collaboration projects, plus new artworks and vinyl releases. “Passarella Death Squad creates pieces to make people stop, think and then reinvent themselves.” i-D Magazine passarella.co.uk · @passarelladeathsquad
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P R I M U RY Primury is a lifestyle collective; it take its name from the word “primary” the idea of the earliest in time or order, a subtle nod to imprints of subconscious youth. The brand was formed in 2014 by like-minded creatives who share a vision to develop products that become an everyday staple. The products lend themselves to Primury’s subliminal branding, while communicating the product identity through future craft and function. primury.com
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RO C K I N S M A I N L I N E Pioneers of Rock’n’Roll Luxe, Rockins are releasing their debut clothing range, Mainline. Best known for their line of 70s inspired skinny scarves seen adorning the necks of everyone from Kate Moss to Keith Richards, Rockins embrace the unconventional and lead the way in vintage inspired fashion with a heavy dose of rebel attitude. Taking inspiration from the era they hold so dear, Rockins Mainline is an entirely unique collection of non-stretch denim, tees and shirts. Founders Jess Morris and Tim Rockins are calling for a reeducation on denim. Tired of identikit stretch jeans that have lined our wardrobes for many years, the pair are promoting a return to authentic, un-pretentious fashion. Think Debbie Harry in her Levi's 505s or Joan Jett rocking out in heavy-weight, structured jeans; these are icons for a new generation of denim style. Rockins Mainline harks back to an age of authenticity. This collection is defined by the romance and purity of denim; from putting your jeans on in the bath for the perfect fit, to picking them up off the bedroom floor the next morning, the Rockins brand conjures up a story with every piece. With expertly crafted vintage-inspired designs, originality seems more relevant than ever before. rockins.co.uk · @rockinshq
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SOULLAND Soulland is a Danish menswear brand, founded in 2002 and owned by creative director Silas Adler and CEO Jacob Kampp Berliner. Creative director of Soulland, Silas Adler, was awarded Designer of the Year at DANSK Fashion Awards 2012. With design principles and aesthetics deeply rooted in Scandinavian artisanship, Soulland aims to produce high quality menswear in forward thinking directions, whilst always bearing its legacy in mind. The Adler Fedora truly embodies the philosophy of Soulland; a traditional men’s fedora fused with a baseball cap, handmade in Copenhagen. Soulland presents two seasonal collections alongside two mid-season capsule collections per year. Soulland has over the years joined forces with different institutions and designers who complement the brand. In 2013, Soulland was licensed to make a capsule collection with Jean de Brunhoff’s Babar The Elephant. The collection was launched in Colette. In 2015, Soulland joined forces with Colette again for the “Tuileries” collection, including elements from the parisien Tuileries garden. Soulland has also collaborated with design agency Playtype on a collection surrounding Susan Arnild’s marble paintings. Others collaboration partners include denim brand Lee, Danish bag merchants, Adax, and Shoreditch-located Goodhood Store. In 2011, Soulland was commissioned by the Danish Postal Service to design a stamp as the first menswear brand. soulland.com
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WA I T I N G F O R T H E S U N WAITING FOR THE SUN is democratizing wooden eyewear. Launched late 2009, the range was something like a revolution, Wooden sunglasses for an affordable price. At first only available in selected concept stores worldwide, W/SÜN are now also in optical stores who wanted to offer a fashionable, affordable and unique range. WAITING FOR THE SUN is the story of friends who, in 2009, took up the challenge to produce sunglasses made of wood after 2 years of research and development. WAITING FOR THE SUN was born from a reflection about the urban daily life and, thanks to natural materials, has re-interpreted accessories codes. WAITING FOR THE SUN is an expression of modern, sophisticated and relaxed city people. It is the meeting point of the contemporary trends and the vintage inspirations, a mix between the Californian relaxed approach and the French sophistication. It is with this spirit that WAITING FOR THE SUN launches its collection of wooden sunglasses, inspired by classics revisited and reinterpreted by their designers. Since 2009, WAITING FOR THE SUN has become a singular brand with a universe of its own made of unique and original products. It is an ever evolving project, fed by a certain energy and creative freshness, expressing itself through a constant innovative research. Last year, W/SÜN launched its second collection SLASH. SLASH is a high-end acetate collection in the finest materials offering an interesting rate quality/pricing. waitingforthesun.fr · @wsun_eyewear
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M A D S N Ø RG A A R D
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