Repertoire Fashion

13/03/2020

Introducing Maharishi – Fair Trade and Military Inspired

Maharishi (ma·ha·ri·shi (mäha-rē′shē, named after the Hindi word for guru) has focused on producing environmentally sound, fair-traded, high quality, practical clothing since 1994. Maharishi refrains from being mainstream and conforming to typical fashion trends and has created a following for those seeking a unique, individual style. Maharishi was hugely popular in the 1990s, it’s iconic combats were worn by key celebrities at the time. Now once again, people are appreciating the brand’s core qualities and ethical values. Coupled with Maharishi’s innovative designs, the brand is especially relevant to today’s consumer, which is... Read More

13/03/2020

Designer Brand Focus

McQ Emblems: Swallows, Monsters and more…

From eye-catching designs to stand out motifs, Alexander McQueen’s diffusion line McQ by Alexander McQueen is far from boring. Launched in 2006, McQ offers more affordable, designer street pieces than the mainline Alexander McQueen collection. At Repertoire you will find a complete range of casual styles featuring hoodies, t-shirts, joggers and accessories; all recognisable by their unique emblems including birds, bunnies and big eyes. But what are the reasonings behind their iconic designs? Swallows Probably McQ’s most iconic emblem, the Swallows, was first introduced in ‘The Birds’, McQueen’s show inspired... Read More

13/03/2020

Designer Brand Focus

Kenzo: Behind The Tiger

In the early 1960s, aspiring fashion designer Kenzo Takada moved from Japan to Paris and then started his first label & boutique ‘Jungle Jap’ in 1970. The shop’s interior was decorated with a vibrant, jungle inspired theme. Combining Asian influenced style with European fashion, Kenzo’s talents were soon recognised on both in Paris and across the Atlantic, and his designs were picked out to feature in American Vogue in 1971. Known for his theatrical designs, Kenzo’s launched his first menswear collection in 1983. At the age of 60, Takada announced... Read More

04/01/2019

Designer Brand Focus

French Casual Wear For Men: Brands To Know

France, and especially Paris, has always been the epitome of fashion. Here at Repertoire we have 3 stand out brands that will add the perfect Parisian touch to your men’s casual wardrobe… Maison Kitsuné Created in 2002 by Gildas Loaëc, Masaya Kuroki and the London-based graphics company Åbäke, Maison Kitsuné is a fashion label which began life also as a French electronic music record label. Inspired by vibrant graphic prints, including their iconic Pixel Fox, and minimal Parisian designs. The name Kitsuné comes from the Japanese word for Fox. In Japan,... Read More

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