Wardrobe
Clothing
Brands I admire and wear — spanning minimalism, avant-garde, and ethical fashion from around the world.
Kaiko
Finland
Finnish ethical fashion brand founded on the principle of 'Fashion with a Mission.' Responsibly produced in Europe and Nepal, with 7% of profits directed to educating women in developing countries. Timeless Nordic design in organic cotton, linen, and lyocell.
COS
Sweden
H&M Group's elevated sister brand offering modern, functional wardrobe essentials. Known for architectural silhouettes, clean lines, and high-quality materials at accessible prices. Bridges the gap between high street and designer minimalism.
ASOS
United Kingdom
Online fashion destination offering a massive range of brands alongside its own line. Strength is in variety and accessibility — a starting point for discovering emerging labels and building a versatile wardrobe at every price point.
ALLSAINTS
United Kingdom
London-born brand defined by its signature leather jackets and raw-edged aesthetic. Dark, textured, and slightly rebellious — ALLSAINTS makes modern rock-and-roll dressing feel effortless and wearable every day.
Rag & Bone
United States
New York label blending British heritage tailoring with downtown American streetwear. Known for expertly constructed denim, clean knitwear, and pieces that look equally at home on the street or in a studio.
Borderline
International
Creative practice dedicated to sharing and exposing modern art culture through photography, creative direction, and fashion. Sits at the intersection of visual storytelling and cultural curation.
CALLNE
Japan
Japanese minimalist brand developing refined styles clad in stillness — 静けさを纏う洗練されたスタイルを展開. Quiet, considered garments with an emphasis on texture, proportion, and the beauty of restraint.
Song for the Mute
Australia
Sydney-based label creating deeply personal, narrative-driven collections. Each season tells a story through oversized silhouettes, rich textures, and muted palettes. Fashion as memoir — introspective and emotionally resonant.
Kiko Kostadinov
United Kingdom
London-based designer known for experimental construction, asymmetric cuts, and technical fabrics. Post-Soviet influences meet sharp contemporary tailoring. One of the most compelling voices in avant-garde menswear today.
Dries Van Noten
Belgium
Antwerp Six member and master of print, color, and textile mixing. Van Noten's collections are intellectual yet wearable — layering botanical prints with unexpected textures in ways that feel both artful and grounded.
Uniforum
Miami, USA
Miami-based streetwear brand founded in 2024 by young designer Renick Miller. Uniforum blends elevated design with the raw energy of urban aesthetics — wide-leg selvedge denim, pleated trousers, and mohair vests. Each collection is presented through visual storytelling rooted in city life and youth creativity.
Paper Straight
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Modern footwear label and wardrobe staple from Amsterdam, shaped by hip-hop, design, skate culture, and street photography. Footwear is anchored in derby and hiker DNA — bold silhouettes with a clean workwear sensibility. The name references Brent Faiyaz's 'Been Away' — chasing success while staying grounded.
Digits 238
USA
American streetwear brand founded by Zach aka Nastybev. Inspired by skateboarding and '90s nostalgia, Digits produces loose-fitting baggy denim with contrasting embroideries and graffiti prints, soccer jerseys, and workwear shirts. JNCO-style proportions reinterpreted for today's wide-leg renaissance.
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Memories of Yesterday
Contemporary apparel brand created for non-conformists and inspired by nostalgia. Timeless men's and women's pieces reimagined through modern silhouettes — wardrobe staples like the Aspen straight trouser with double pleats, reinterpreted with quiet intention and refined with detail.
Nightcity Clothing
United Kingdom
UK-founded in 2019 by fashion enthusiasts inspired by Korean and East Asian street style crossed with Western pop culture. After a post-COVID Y2K pivot, Nightcity embraced heavier streetwear without losing its minimalist roots — pleated trousers, tailored shirts, and cropped blazers with hardware accents and asymmetric details.
Sundae School
Korea / New York
Korean-inspired smokewear label founded in 2017 by siblings Dae and Cindy Lim. Hanbok silhouettes in denim, velvet, and pinstripe — traditional Korean tailoring reinterpreted through a Western youth counterculture lens. Signature pieces include the Hanbok Denim Pants with asymmetric fly and adjustable hem buttons.
Derschutze
Europe
European label known for heavyweight 14.5oz raw denim with intricate embroidery across themed collections: 'garden of eden,' 'thangka,' 'koi fish,' 'yakuza.' Baggy fits, plaid-patterned deboss leather patches, and custom hardware. Everyday jeans elevated into wearable narrative.
Velour Garments
Spain
Spain-based label making garments by cut-and-sew in the tradition of late '80s–'90s workwear. 14oz organic Spanish denim, double-needle reinforced stitching, YKK zippers, handmade by experienced textile artisans. Recently introduced Japanese-inspired selvedge denim for FW25.
COOR
Seoul, Korea
Short for 'Common Origins,' COOR is a Seoul-based label founded in 2017 built around simplicity, balance, and quiet elegance. Clean lines, understated silhouettes, and thoughtful tailoring — outerwear anchors each collection while versatile staples carry a modern, urban attitude.
Public Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
High-end casual apparel brand under Tokyo Base's 'From Japan to the world' concept. Every piece — from design and materials through sewing — is made and produced in Japan, with no shortcuts taken in material, comfort, or functionality. Timeless style meets practical functionality.
YHONE
International
Contemporary label for men and women who move with purpose. YHONE blends bold design with refined craftsmanship — sculptural pants like the Axis with layered pleats and matte cotton-wool drape. Each piece channels passion into presence, where style meets strength.
Joseph T
South Korea
Korean footwear label making minimal, classic shoes built to last for years. The signature Maro is a square-toe Chelsea boot in Italian burnished cowhide with Vibram outsoles and Ortholite insoles. Joseph T works only with tanneries that provide certified environmental records.
Daniel Simmons
United Kingdom
British knitwear label specializing in finely-ribbed, handmade knits in 100% merino wool. The signature Q Sweater is known for its soft drape, clean silhouette, and obsessive attention to the texture of the rib. Understated, foundational pieces for a considered wardrobe.
Acne Studios
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm-based fashion house known for its oversized wool-blend scarves — instantly recognizable from the stitched Acne logo. Scarves are wardrobe anchors: heavy, soft, and cut long enough to drape dramatically. The rest of the collection balances Scandinavian restraint with subversive detail.
This list evolves with my wardrobe.