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Hailing from Sydney, Dapper have been making big moves since their recent introduction onto the Australian scene. With a strong desire to dabble in the popular realm of cut and sew, Dapper have come out with a big bang.

With many brands starting to take on the classic bucket hat, it has become pretty rare to find a bucket hat so well fitted and shaped. Many brands seem to miss the mark with bucket hat releases. However, Dapper have hit the nail well and truly on the head with their latest offering. With a snug fit and perfectly sized brim, they are a piece to suit any bucket aficionado. Also, to add to the positives, these joints are all delicately handmade and reversible. Buckets done right.

Dapper have also taken on luggage, outerwear and shorts. With all of the items being handmade, the quality is second to none. The Raoul coaches jacket is probably our favourite item of the season. From the bright exterior to the contrasting brown drawstrings, this piece is a must have. As well as looking the part, the garment fits true to size and wears exactly how a rugged jacket should.

DapperTristan Young

Sydney

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Etudes France

You’re known primarily for your work in graphic design and publishing, do you find the creative process different when designing clothing? If so, in what way do you think they differ?

In terms of designs process it is pretty much the same, what differs is that we create the full collection ourself with some collaboration with artists than for the book it is mostly collaboration with photographers work that we will publish and not our own work. Also regarding designing clothing the importance of the fabric, and factories you are in contact with might direct your creative choices.

When designing the collection, was there a character that you

had in mind? If so, who were they?

Not particular character this time. The Études N°1 collection is a fresh start which combines experimentation and timelessness. It was created as a patchwork of different influences, both traditional and contemporary.

The look-book is beautiful, it’s one of the things that first caught our eye when we saw what you guys were doing. What is the story behind the shoot?

One of the main idea behind the shoot was to hold still time for a little while. The space made up of angles and broken walls without a view onto the outside symbolizes a non-place; the rare objects and clothes become the only

landmarks of a mirage-like view. These images materialize a field open to experimentation where anything seems possible.

Designers are often inspired, sometimes unintentionally or more consciously by their surroundings. How do you think Paris has influenced your creative vision?

Actually we are based in Paris and New York, we have studio’s in the 2 cities. Our ideas and influences come from both sides and the space in between might be the result of the collection.

What’s your favourite species of plant?

Succulent plants.

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As a globetrotting individual, what are your thoughts on being on the road all the time?

I appreciate being able to see new places but I also love the consistency and stability of being home. Being able to relax at home whilst working is always comforting.

How much inspiration do you draw from your home and all the places you’ve been traveling?

I draw inspiration from virtually everything: the things I see, conversations, billboards.

So what prompted you to settle in Miami?

Um, the weather, the water, and the women.

Would you ever consider living abroad in Asia?

Man, I thought about Japan so many times, there still might come

a time where I might just do it. You know, just have a place in the city, but yeah Hong Kong as well.

What are some of the favourite places you’ve been to?

I mean my number one has got to be Tokyo, my number two is Paris. Everywhere else is always amazing because you find new and different things. Tokyo is never surprising to me because it’s always surprising.

Pharrell Williams

Being on the road, Miami, living in Asia and favourite places...

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Artist Talk web show, upcoming design projects and working on music vs. working on design…

Fashion, BBC and working with Mark Mcnairy...

Moving on to the clothing, what interests you the most in fashion nowadays? What do you find inspires you most?

I like individuality more than I like anything else. Fashion is great, the followers are cool but I love individuality – I love when people take things and make it themselves.

Would you say fashion is the starting point and it’s more to do with what you do with it?

Yeah, I’m less interested in the manikins. The guys who look like everybody else, the ‘me too’ people. That’s cool, I mean there’s room out there for something for everyone and to appreciate in everyone but you’re asking me about what I

think? I think individuality trumps all.

BBC is now more democratic, it’s a lot more accessible. Do you like it being more accessible?

I just want it to grow.

So you’re not concerned with the limited distribution kind of thing?

I mean certain things are limited. We’ll still do things that are limited but the full range will be available to the masses. The limited element is the most important part, but I want to be able to grow the brand too.

How is it working with Mark McNairy on Bee Line?

Mark’s a genius.

Any difficulties while working with him? I know he’s got a very strong personality too

No, he’s a Southern guy so, I mean I understand him very well.

Any interesting stories at all?

In all he’s just a really nice guy, when it comes to press he has very short answers and it’s always very funny to watch.

“WE’LL STILL DO THINGS THAT

ARE LIMITED BUT THE FULL

RANGE WILL BE AVAILABLE

TO THE MASSES. THE LIMITED

ELEMENT IS THE MOST

IMPORTANT PART, BUT I

WANT THE BRAND TO BE

ABLE TO GROW TOO.”

We noticed you’ve recently started doing the Artist Talk web show, what are you hoping to achieve with that?

Ah, nothing really, it’s not really a show to me. It’s just the easiest way I can get interesting people to come to me and tell me their story.

So in someway it’s just getting to know them better?

I mean it’s in a form, that comes in a vehicle of a show but I mean at the end of the day it’s just really conversations with really interesting people who are much smarter than me, and that I can learn from them.

Your design work seems to be something that resonates with a lot of our readers, such as the Tate chair or the Perspective chair. Do you have any up and coming

projects in that sphere?

There’s a collaboration I’m working with Zaha Hadid, we’re touring around with the idea of a prefab for a house.

Is that still at the planning stages or are you guys looking to erect something soon?

Well, we’re going to see something through.

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Up and coming artist Toro Y Moi has made a huge impact on the music scene, opening his own lane and mastering his own mixed genre. Since his first music video ‘Low Shoulder’ made its appearance on youtube, Toro had a cult like following, demanding more music. He is now one of the most recognised artists in the underground scene.

How did you begin making music?

I started around when I was 15. I started piano when I was 8. Liked playing piano but not learning it and taking lessons, so that led to me making up my own.

What drew you to electronic music?

The idea that music was

made with computers. I liked that you could change sounds knowing what and how it was changing. And lastly, I love knobs and buttons.

How do you go about picking samples / constructing tracks?

I remember when I first sampled something I found a song that sampled the same song and i really brought me down. That just made me dig deeper. Sometimes I like to sample same BPM stuff but the best results are from stuff that’s not sync’d up right.

What is your opinion on the ‘chillwave’ logo?

Its chill.

Are you surprised at how far your music has travelled?

It’s truly amazing to see how your songs can travel. From your bedroom to being in front of thousands of people in Europe. Very thankful and willing to keep up with the pace to make this experience the best.

Do you find much in common with other ‘chillwave’ artists?

I do, I think we all sort of approach electronic in a similar way. But, I definitely think we all have our own unique style. And they’re all nice guys.

Toro Y Moi

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