The iconic Dickies Work Shirt transforms with separated bands of vibrant tie-dyed colour.
@corkylorenz
CORKY LORENZ
ELKART, IN, USA
About the Maker
As far back as she can remember, Corky has been a “collector of hobbies.” For her, being a maker is an escape from the real world. But it’s also her portal back to it. She relies on art to help her interact with others in a meaningful way, and attributes being a mother to the development of her art and creativity. “Children are always coming up with random thought prompts, which lead to new ideas,” she says. “But every person is a maker, really. Some create the art of warm meals every day for their family.
Even managing a functioning wardrobe for your kids is the job of a maker.”
Elevating plain white fabric into individual works of art.
MEET THE M@KERS
Get to know more about the makers behind the Blank Canvas Collection
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@wendythemaker
ANDREW BURGESS
When Andrew Burgess first got into designing his own clothes back in 2016. Working with minimal hardware and supplies, he’d find inspiration in thrift stores.
“Everyone’s path is different, and I always say it’s a marathon, not a sprint. You can never fail if you never give up.”
Making things has always made Amber Griffiths happy. She's used her designs to explore how beautiful—and how weird—our bodies can be. “I’ve got a number of medical conditions,” she says.
“Being a maker means I can begin to understand myself in every way possible.”
Choi's built a business around his rock and roll aesthetic, focusing on vintage remakes inspired by music, architecture, nature, travel, and more. “The element of my inspiration is a small seed,” he says.
coming
29.11.2022
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@robin.lrdr
Robin Lordereau
Initially fashioning garments out of bedsheets, Robin evolved his upcycle approach to other fabrics once social media took notice of his unique style and unfiltered personality. “I try to give fabrics another use,” he says.
“It’s the fabric that gives me the inspiration for whatever piece I make.“
coming
06.12.2022
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@kuon_tokyo
Shinichiro Ishibashi
In 2016, Shinichiro started his apparel brand KUON. Inspired by old Japanese fabrics, Shinichiro hin tries to present Japanese culture and aesthetics by using borrowed or traditional Japanese techniques.
“I wanted to connect with society,” he says, “through sharing what I love.”
coming
13.12.2022
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