Silk and cotton have distinctly different characteristics. One is often associated with fluidity, lustre and a smooth hand; the other with familiarity, versatility and everyday comfort.
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Our approach to design begins with the everyday. Familiar garments are reconsidered through proportion, texture and subtle changes in construction.
We draw inspiration from clothing with history, objects shaped by use and the quiet irregularities found in everyday life. The result is a wardrobe of considered pieces, where simplicity and character coexist.
Rather than designing around seasons or trends, we create garments intended to move between occasions, environments and the many lives we live.
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Fabric is often where a DADAIST garment begins.
We favour natural fibres for their character, breathability and the way they respond to the body. Cotton, linen, silk, wool and cashmere form the foundation of our material exploration, selected for their individual qualities rather than their names alone.
Weight, texture, drape and touch inform each decision. A fabric must not only look beautiful but feel appropriate for the garment, its purpose and the conditions in which it will be worn.
We also work with considered blends and technical materials when they offer a practical advantage in comfort, structure or performance.
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We are drawn to materials that reveal character over time.
Faded colours, softened surfaces, irregular textures and the traces left by everyday wear influence our approach to colour and finishing. Our palette takes inspiration from weathered walls, natural pigments, worn textiles and familiar objects.
We favour subdued tones and nuanced contrasts, allowing colour to exist alongside texture rather than overpower it.
We believe a garment should remain interesting beyond its first wear, developing a more personal relationship with the person who owns it.
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Relaxed volumes, considered proportions and thoughtful construction allow garments to sit naturally on the body without feeling restrictive. We are interested in the space between tailoring and casual clothing, where structure and comfort can exist together.
Details such as shoulder shape, sleeve volume, rise and drape are developed with movement and everyday wear in mind.
The aim is not simply an oversized fit, but clothing that gives the body room while maintaining a distinct and recognisable form.
