TONSURE BACKSTAGE – AW 18
TONSURE – AW 18
Minimal and clean, with a hint of “darkness”, fabric and texture play a pivotal role. Designer Malte Flagstad was inspired by 1980 ́s New York, with the collection focusing on fabrication and textures associated from jersey, wools and leather.
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Supported by The Woolmark Company, the collection references jersey however is made predominantly from Merino wool. Either highlighted through the construction and composition of the wool fabric to resemble various shades of classic grey melange jersey, or by making iconic men’s wardrobe staples such as shirts and t-shirts from knitted Merino wool panels, wool is celebrated.
A classic wool motif, such as herringbone, is given the appearance of a melange jersey in collaboration with Lanificio Subalpino.
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An exclusive technical lightweight nylon print was developed with Limonta which features a classic Prince of Wales check that has been highlighted to become a new check pattern resembling wool.
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TONSURE presented an interactive journey through Manhattan featuring moving images, with a twisted, digital view of moving traffic against a dynamic city scape. To intensify the experience, the showcase was accompanied by a mix of immersive music and sounds, all with relation to New York City.
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ABOUT TONSURE:
After having trained at prestigious places such as Central Saint Martins and Maison Margiela, designer Malte Flagstad founded TONSURE in 2014.
With contemporary designs executed at a world-class level, the brand’s use of luxurious, innovative materials and high- end European manufacturing has caught the interest of an impressive roster of retailers around the
world.
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Being awarded prestigious prizes such as the International Woolmark Prize in Europe puts them in position as one of the most promising menswear brands to emerge from Copenhagen.
Designer, Malte Flagstad: – 2010 – 2012 – Menswear Designer at Maison Margiela – 2010 – MA Fashion Graduate from Central St Martins (under Louise Wilson)