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Read MoreTHIS 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.
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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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