THIS MONTH DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Each month we take a moment to introduce you to an upcoming or already successful talent.

Here is a quick review of the best collections to look out for.  Get to know this diverse array of brands before they’re all massive.

Gućas Morgan

From London, UK Gućas Morgan is a design partnership between Will Morgan and Elena Gucas, and the design duo met while studying Bespoke Tailoring at London College of Fashion. Having cut their teeth at the likes of Thom Browne and Eckhaus Latta respectively, this young brand manages to perfect conceptual tailoring with a distinctly artistic approach.

Perfect patch-working is perfect, carefully calculated color palette and meticulous hand worked treatment that sets this brand apart from the sea of young graduates out there right now.

Keine Liebe

This Berlin-based streetwear reference rife in the German collection. The recently re-ignited label’s latest drop translates the city’s anarchist past into a punk-tinged drop of casual staples.All of the logo-emblazoned threads in different graphic iterations are sublime.

NAMACHEKO

it is rare for a menswear label to experience a meteoric rise in its first few seasons. Swedish/Kurdish menswear label Namacheko is one of the lucky few; just over a year after launch, the minimalist label is stocked by 38 retailers worldwide, including Dover Street Market, Ssense and Opening Ceremony.

If your label wants to be considered for future posts then, by all means, get in touch. Meanwhile, for more amazing highlighted talent, check out the rest of our Designer Highlight series.

DESIGNER HIGHLIGHT: RAQUEL OROZCO

Mexico City based designer, Raquel Orozco, dedicated over ten years building and establishing her ready-to-wear line. In her line Orozco offers glamorous and cosmopolitan garments while promoting Mexican techniques and materials. She incorporates leather, silk-crepe, gold-plated silver, and semi-precious stones in her pieces. Raquel showcased her FW17 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Mexico City. Her clientele includes many celebrities and dignitaries.

Designer Raquel Orozco.

When did you know you wanted to be a fashion designer?

I realized that i wanted to be a designer when I was looking for clothes with certain characteristics and I could not find them, so I thought, I have to start making some pieces for me , so I made them and my friends started to like what they saw and so it began.

What sparked your interest in fashion?

I always had interest in fashion , but I never think that I could be part of the industry of fashion.

Fourth annual Fashion Popup and Runway show featuring Mexican Designer Raquel Orozco as Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit continues commitment to Showcase Mexico's Art + Fashion.

Describe your creative process.

Dream , draw, and do it.

How do you produce and distribute your designs?

I produce all in Mexico , in my own workshop , and we are distributing in some very special places in Mexico and US.

What is the DNA of Raquel Orozco designs?

Elegance!

What is the inspiration behind Resort 2018?

The beautiful beach places we have in Mexico inspire me always.

What kind of woman does your clothing speak to?

Empowered women, women who are businesswomen who convey security in them.

Which celebrity would you want to see wearing your designs?

Anyone who feels at ease with my designs and transmits the DNA of my brand.

What is next for Raquel Orozco?

To continue enjoying every moment, the possibility that God gives me of being happy.

DESIGNER HIGHLIGHT: TU ES MON TRESOR by Aimi Sahara

Who are the designers behind Tu Es Mon Tresor?

I am Aimi Sahara. I started “Tu es mon TRÉSOR” back in 2012 in Tokyo.

What inspired you to start the brand?

Before I started my brand around 2008, I always needed clothes that went well with Chanel bags ( and other luxury brand items ). Formal suits and dresses don’t fit a young girl’s lifestyle so the only answer was to create a pair of jeans that works with a Chanel bag.

What is unique about Tu Es Mon Tresor designs?

I add extra detail onto jeans that can be worn in everyday life. The aim was to create a classic pair of jeans with a twist that can be handed down through the generations. We wanted the design to be universal and practical while still retaining its high quality.

Describe the girl who wears Tu Es Mon Tresor?

Imagine a girl living in the countryside getting dressed up for a trip to the city. Like a child raiding her Mom’s closet, she’s wearing a Burberry trench coat, a Hermes scarf and a Chanel handbag.

What other designers do you relate to, love?

Coco Chanel has of course inspired me throughout my journey. I have also learned a lot about fashion from Miuccia Prada.

Which celebrity would you want to see wearing your designs?

I am really happy to say that incredibly influential celebrities including Rihanna already have been seen wearing “ Tu es mon TRÉSOR “ jeans.

Where can we buy Tu Es Mon Tresor?

In the US, you can buy at NORDSTORM, INTERMIX, M’ODA ‘OPERANDI, ikram etc. The “Tu es mon TRÉSOR” brand is stocked in several stores in the US including.

What is next for the line?

I would like to be able to complete with other successful brands in the fashion world.That’s why today I am trying to create a pure brand that moves away from commercialization and puts the consumer first.

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DESIGNER HIGHLIGHT: JI OH NEW YORK

JI OH is an International Fashion Designer who was born in South Korea. Ji attended Central Saint Martins in London and moved to New York City in 2005 where she attended Parsons Design School. While continuing to rise in the New York fashion market, she launched her namesake brand JI OH in 2014. Ji has won sponsorship from the Korea Fashion association, and is a current awardee of the CFDA incubator program. We fell in love with Ji's designs the minute we discovered it and here is what else she shared with JOLIEGAZETTE.

What made you go into fashion industry?
I’ve always been into visual arts and thought the medium should be clothing. Then I went to fashion school.

How does it feel to be finalist in the CFDA / VOGUE Fashion Fund?
It’s amazing to be noticed by industry leaders, and I feel lucky to be able to have the chance. I’m humbled.

What is unique about Ji Oh designs?
The provocative elements in basic silhouettes. It’s about attitude and juxtaposition.

What inspires you?
How people present and carry themselves – New York is a melting pot so it’s great to see everyone on the streets.

Describe the girl who wears Ji Oh?
Girls who own their attitude and individuality.

What other designers do you relate to, love?
I love the casualness and minimal designs of Haider Ackermann, Martin Margiela and the brand Each Other.

Which celebrity would you want to see wearing your designs?
Rooney Mara and Léa Seydoux. I love their attitude and personas.

What is next for Ji Oh?
I recently launched e-commerce and am doing my best for CVFF so I won’t regret anything. Then I just need to make sure I survive while everything changes. Can’t wait to see more girls on the streets wearing my collection!

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