Louis Dorantes
Urbanism and The Daybreak Collection:
Menswear fashion has made great strides in the last few years. It has reclaimed empowerment, having been reworked with subtly for decades. Menswear has been unafraid to show its effeminate side; to use color; to question traditional materials and construction techniques.
Urban trends in particular have embraced endless silhouettes and ethic bounds. The international diversity of the city has allowed for East to meet West and everywhere in between. This piece, Sannin 1 of 3, is the culmination of several design and construction processes that reflect upon experimentation in New York City. The garment has been created organically with an artisan approach and has become a personal journey, one year in the making. This Urban Armor, its materials, and their integration are an homage to urban melting pots and our connections with people from around the world:
Wool and silk yards imported Yarns from Italy, China, and South America
Knitted, knotted, and sewn with techniques founded in Europe and Japan
Hand Dyed in Texas - Sponsored by Madelinetosh Yarn Company
Designed and Hand-Crafted in New York City.

Sannin 1 of 3 Wool, Silk, Cotton 2 x .5 x .5 Meters 2015

Louis Dorantes 2015

Sannin 1 of 3 Wool, Silk, Cotton 2 x .5 x .5 Meters 2015