With so many new designers, up and coming and making a name in the scene there are always a select few that stand out among the rest. Here are six designers to watch and follow. You may want to get a jump start on purchasing pieces from their collection before they become Internationally demanded.
DON ALFO by Alfonso di Muro established his men’s wear line in Italy. Best described as an elite men’s brand with old world values, Alfonso created DON ALFO from the desire for high quality men’s luxury items.
Suit DON ALFO by Alfonso di Muro
Not only does Alfonso create tailored suits for men, but also offers their shoes and accessories to complete the outfit. This line truly is for the men who like the finer things in life or are simply an old school man who loves to dress up.
Alessandro Gatto Handmade Bags is your up and coming trending bag you are soon to see everywhere. Based in Turin, Italy Alessandro Gatto created these amazing bags for both men and women. As a graduate from IAAD (The Institute of Applied Art & Design), he studied Product Design where he gained the skills to turn a concept into a prototype. However, it was in high school where he says,
“I really began to develop my dexterity and creativity – the ingredients that made up the fountain of my career”.
The inspiration Alessandro received was from his younger years spending time with his mom and her job in a boutique selling shoes and leather accessories. It was then slowly and gradually he developed the concept of his bags come to life.
Pants and jacket Mai Atafo; bag Alessandro Gatto
Finding it a challenge for every collection it only pushed him harder to create a product with a new look that stands out in the streets. For Alessandro,
“The two pillars of good design have always been aesthetics and functionality.”
His first collection is called SAND, inspired by the sand and the movement and waves that form in the desert sand created by the motion of the wind. We all have seen nature create these beautiful patterns and becomes very mesmerizing. It is what inspired the creation of the geometric patterns that you see through out the whole collection. It is more than just a pattern with a strong aesthetic value, but a pattern of experience.
These are bags you will not find anywhere because the process and time it takes to create each unique bag is an authentic artisanal process and technique. While, Alessandro does not plan on opening a retail store anytime soon due to the demand of online shopping, a potential store he found would best suit the brand would be in Los Angeles. The future for Alessandro Gatto Bags is bright as he looks toward implementing technology in the design of his bags. Alessandro hopes to achieve opening up his own headquarters where he can design and produce his products in the future where he can work hard and still enjoy a glass of good Italian wine.
This Spanish designer from Barcelona has created clothing for both men and women and is soon moving to Bali. There he will be starting his own brand. Suen Noaj has a tag line of “Free Love, Free People”, truly living up to a very free spirit clothing line! The patterns are unique, colours so bright, the story of Suen Noaj is unique.
Shirt Suen Noaj, pants Jatin Malik Couture, glasses Naughty Sunday
Shirt Suen Noaj, pants Jatin Malik Couture, shoes Don Alfo
His brand started off not with a plan, but a idea that never had a strategy to grow. It was the passion for his work and designs that radiated through and made an impact on those who were inspired to wear his clothes. The results of this ended up his clothes to be shown in shops in Asia, online stores without the large spending of advertising or marketing costs.
The style of the brand is created for everyone. It does not matter who you are, there is something in the collections that will suit your style. It is casual, but tasteful. Each piece is unique and not like the other.
At Suen Noaj they really prove that with passion for your profession you can do anything anywhere.
Jatin Malik Couture ( India)
Jatin Malik Couture is based in India recently presented his collection at Milan Fashion Week. This stunning fashion brand is breaking the boundaries for men through colours and unique patterns.
“Reflecting the Mughal heritable attributes and their love for nature, the collection is inspired by the Jaharanas, the beautiful Mughal gardens which represented the heaven on Earth, emanated the sanctity of nature.”
Total look Jatin Malik Couture, bag Alessandro Gatto Handmade Bags
The Jatin Malik collection not only has its inspirations by the Jaharanas but giving a more contemporary look to men’s fashion. Designed and made for the man to give a bold statement. The intricate detailing of the clothing yet simple designs give definition with the layers in the style.
The color palette narrates the mughal story with the jewel tones of Rich Plum, Royal Emerald, Prussian Blue graduating toward a nature-inspired muted palette of Dusty Mauve, Arctic Blue and Dirty Lavender.
Total look Jatin Malik Couture, glasses Naughty Sunday
Jatin Malik says, “The Focus is to highlight the talent of the Indian craftsmen on a global platform and to direct attention toward our brand philosophy of capturing the Indian cultural heritage and rendering fashion-forward contemporary ensembles.” With their flagship store in Defence Colony, Delhi, this Indian menswear brand truly does focus on highlighting the tradition Indian art and craftsmanship of the embroidery.
Mai Atafo is a brand created by Ohimai Atafo an African fashion designer. He is the founder and creative director of the fashion label which is a brand that specializes in bespoke men’s suit and traditional outfits with the sister brand specializing in wedding and evening dresses.
Ohimai Atafo though a fashion guru whose sartorial elegance is an extension of his true essence as a gentleman. He also has his hands in a few other non-fashion jars, which makes him the quintessential male loved by men and women alike and inspires the younger generation. He worked in Market Research, Sales and distribution, Innovation, Projects and Brand management with British American Tobacco and Guinness Nigeria Plc where he exited as Senior Brand Manager for Guinness Foreign Extra Stout to pursue fashion where he is undoubtable the number one man in fashion on the continent.
Total look Mai Atafo, bag Alessandro Gatto Handmade bags
He was also Head of Spice TV for 6 months, Strategy director for adverting agency The Fire House for a year, Fashion Editor Genevieve Magazine for 2 years and Chairman of the Central Working Committee of The Future Award for 6 years before taking up the role leadership role in the Advisory Council.
Between the traditional suits, tuxedos and trads special men’s design, there is truly a unique Esthetique about his designs. While you do have the traditional look, you will find bright colors and bold patterns. There is a sophistication to his art and comes to life when it is put onto a person. The women’s collection is a combination of an independent woman and someone who is fun a flirty. Merging the worlds creates dresses and gowns unlike any other. And it is the bridal collection that truly radiates royalty empowering the women who wear the gowns.
It is bold, it is unique it is Mai Atafo.
Rosemarie is a young up and coming designer to look out for. Currently with five beautiful unique collections, every design has a character of its own. You have Al-Magrib, La Cupola, Kenshin, Chakra, and Bespoke.
Like many aspiring young designers, she fell in love with fashion and design watching her mother sew. Like a true creative designer, she started making clothes for her own barbie dolls. It was there where her passion grew and the love for designing pushed her to take up design seriously at the age of 14. It was then she pursued her education in mastering her art and designs. It was immediately where she was recognized and grew, he brand as a junior in-house designer with the Bortex Group where she opened a small studio.
Following her success, she made presence in 2017 at Malta Fashion week and Serbia Fashion Week. Not only is she talented but holds a degree under her belt and expands her talent to be a violin player.
There is a power to her design, and it gives every woman a feeling of empowerment. The bold cuts, the beautiful patterns, and the glamorous designs show inspirations from all generations and cultures. Rosemarie’s designs have an edge breaking boundary on the runway.
The designs are always evolving and making a statement. You never know what to expect!
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By Rutger Deverell & Christopher Dela Cruz
Photo: Mamrez Abassi
Post production: Anna Minaeva
Model: Thomas Cappellari
MUA: Mamrez Abassi
Style: Russ Ev
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Rosemarie Abela Editorial
Hair: Hair to go Siggiewi, Flavia Borg Attard
Makeup: Rodianne Caruana, Chris Attard
Model: Rebbeca Camilleri, Blanka Bartosova
Photos: Neil Psaila, Mark Soler
Hair: Flavia Borg Attard
Makeup: Chris Attard
Model: Blanka Bartosova
Photos: Mark Soler
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interesting to read material, as well see pictures.. but often the prices for emerging designers are so high, that I d better go for well known brands.. unfortunatley