exploration
The main focus of Archive Club is to source interesting fashion pieces. Our emphasis is on the normal-but-special appeal. We seek out garments and brands with a deliberate sophistication, as well as those that unintentionally make appealing gestures through pure accident. Blurring the lines between costume, uniform, and everyday wear, we embrace experimentation while maintaining a discerning skepticism toward the avant-garde. We like to detach and distinguish.
brands
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Selection of pieces by my favourite French grunge deconstructionist – the highly underappreciated designer Jean Colonna with his collections in pleather, machine-made lace, machine-sewn sequins and floral prints. This short-lived brand holds a very special place in my heart; no one merges rebellious spirit with traditional and minimalist fashion more beautifully and less pretentiouslly. Most of Colonna pieces I ultimately choose to keep, offering them for rentals only. By now, it’s rare to find them for purchase, as very few were produced to begin with as over time, Jean Colonna has remained somewhat enigmatic figure, stepping away from the spotlight of the fashion industry.
What can be said about two of the most famous brands in the world? I’ll take a subjective approach. What Miuccia Prada does is pretty phenomenal. With her obvious artistic background, she creates designs that radiate pure elegance without trying to be art themselves. I’m utterly exhausted by the concept of “wearable art.” Her fashion speaks to those who appreciate art yet seek clothing that embodies elegance and impeccable craftsmanship, rather than making a bold artistic statement. The balance of creativity and humour in her work is perfectly measured — never excessive, never lacking. And almost without fail, it’s flawless.
Born and raised in Tokyo, Izumi Ogino founded Anteprima in 1993 in Milan and made her debut at Milan Fashion Week five years later as the first-ever Japanese female designer. 1998 marked the launch of the Anteprima’s iconic creation, the Wirebag, which grew out of Izumi’s passion for knitting. A granny-like hobby fruited in baby-style accessories. The hand-knitted method Izumi created twists in the material in a way that causes light to reflect, giving a blinding shine. I’ve heard that all Anteprima boutiques are strategically located in places with large windows and direct access to sunlight so the sun can stream through the large, windowed facades, causing the Wirebags in the display to sparkle and blind the onlookers.
Akira Onozuka, founder of Zucca, honed his skills at Miyake Design Studios in Tokyo and Paris under the mentorship of Issey Miyake himself. The influence is evident, yet Onozuka’s designs are much calmer and more understated. What made me fall in love with the brand is the concept of their Zucca Travail line, inspired by work clothes, uniforms, and sportswear, described as “workwear for the inactive.” It’s also a great brand for watches, thanks to their longstanding collaboration with Seiko.
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TATA was founded in 2001 by Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita, and Shingo Otsuka in Japan. The brand often experiments with abstract concepts and deconstruction. It is known for its transfer or imitation prints, also known as trompe l’oeil—a French term meaning “deceiving the eye.” We are delighted to present our selection, which reflects a playful yet thoughtful take on traditional garments.
SPOTLIGHTS
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