I think what shocked us all so much about Virgil Abloh’s untimely death was that he had kept so quiet about his aggressive and incurable cancer; only people very close to him were aware of what he was going through. Such devastating news, and the way he left us was incredibly unreal. The pain goes deep. When Virgil had a stroke in 2019, the cause was explained as stress from his phenomenal workload – Louis Vuitton and his own label Off White alongside 300 other projects with companies including furniture and automotive brands, his work with Nike, book publications, art exhibitions, public speaking, and of course his global DJ gigs and productions. Every day was packed with meetings in different countries. So that was his everyday life. But there was a dark side to his continual acceptance of more and more projects: knowing he didn’t have long to live, he poured all his strength into achieving everything before facing the final curtain. In autumn 2021 he suddenly sold Off White to the LVMH Group, which now owns over 60% of the label. He did that although everyone knew he’d wanted his own label to stay independent, with nobody interfering with his visions or frowning over the figures. The proceeds from the sale naturally went to his family, so they never need to worry about money again – not that they would have had to anyway. Virgil Abloh knew his time was short, but he announced the news of the sale to distract us from noticing it. Until now. He died on November 29, 2021, just three days before his last collection in Miami was due to show. He never saw it. It’s absolutely heartbreaking. Releasing a new collection into the world is the most emotional experience ever for an artist, and then not even to see it happen after putting your heart and soul into it? It’s left me deeply, deeply shocked and completely numb. Brother, we worked on a few projects together and it was a joy to create the Off White Football Helmet and present Virgil Abloh’s Alphabet at Louis Vuitton. I normally play the role of the phantom in the shadows, but who knows, there may be more projects with your label. I well remember when Virgil Abloh became Artistic Director at Louis Vuitton. I was at the LV headquarters when it happened and the people there asked me what I thought of him. They were baffled by all the hate comments, but also sceptical of the new Artistic Director; they begrudged him the job. Under enormous pressure, he sometimes borrowed Duchamp’s philosophy of ‘ironic detachment’ to adapting styles from other designers, which earned him plenty of criticism. At a company as traditional as Louis Vuitton, there was disbelief that streetwear would be fashion’s new ne plus ultra and dismissal of its importance in attracting the millennial generation as new customers. I would never have thought I would end up writing a letter like this. Rest in Beats, Rest in Paradise, Love Dreams and Hip Hop Virgil Abloh.
Photography
Off White
I think what shocked us all so much about Virgil Abloh’s untimely death was that he had kept so quiet about his aggressive and incurable cancer; only people very close to him were aware of what he was going through. Such devastating news, and the way he left us was incredibly unreal. The pain goes deep. When Virgil had a stroke in 2019, the cause was explained as stress from his phenomenal workload – Louis Vuitton and his own label Off White alongside 300 other projects with companies including furniture and automotive brands, his work with Nike, book publications, art exhibitions, public speaking, and of course his global DJ gigs and productions. Every day was packed with meetings in different countries. So that was his everyday life. But there was a dark side to his continual acceptance of more and more projects: knowing he didn’t have long to live, he poured all his strength into achieving everything before facing the final curtain. In autumn 2021 he suddenly sold Off White to the LVMH Group, which now owns over 60% of the label. He did that although everyone knew he’d wanted his own label to stay independent, with nobody interfering with his visions or frowning over the figures. The proceeds from the sale naturally went to his family, so they never need to worry about money again – not that they would have had to anyway. Virgil Abloh knew his time was short, but he announced the news of the sale to distract us from noticing it. Until now. He died on November 29, 2021, just three days before his last collection in Miami was due to show. He never saw it. It’s absolutely heartbreaking. Releasing a new collection into the world is the most emotional experience ever for an artist, and then not even to see it happen after putting your heart and soul into it? It’s left me deeply, deeply shocked and completely numb. Brother, we worked on a few projects together and it was a joy to create the Off White Football Helmet and present Virgil Abloh’s Alphabet at Louis Vuitton. I normally play the role of the phantom in the shadows, but who knows, there may be more projects with your label. I well remember when Virgil Abloh became Artistic Director at Louis Vuitton. I was at the LV headquarters when it happened and the people there asked me what I thought of him. They were baffled by all the hate comments, but also sceptical of the new Artistic Director; they begrudged him the job. Under enormous pressure, he sometimes borrowed Duchamp’s philosophy of ‘ironic detachment’ to adapting styles from other designers, which earned him plenty of criticism. At a company as traditional as Louis Vuitton, there was disbelief that streetwear would be fashion’s new ne plus ultra and dismissal of its importance in attracting the millennial generation as new customers. I would never have thought I would end up writing a letter like this. Rest in Beats, Rest in Paradise, Love Dreams and Hip Hop Virgil Abloh.
Photography
Off White
political terms . M65 jacket
In political terms, war clothing has no positive associations. Because the arms industry is awash with money, military clothing is made to be timeless and functional down to the last and tiniest detail. Clothing, not fashion. This M65 jacket actually won awards. Whatever. This is engineering work, the only type I like. Of course the US military pays out huge amounts for product placement to see the products worn by actors in movies. International marketing. “Taxi Driver”, “Rambo I” and “Terminator I”. The idea behind my stripped-back product modernization and styling is to restore positive associations to the “Originals – Updated”. But if you poke the bear you’ve got to be ready for its bite. The United States Armed Forces and M65 Jacket (1965) bears the responsibility for every murder in Vietnam because it was worn there. US soldiers were told to “shoot anything that moves”. “Body Count”. Rapper ICE-T formed the band “Body Count” in 1992 and whipped up a scandal with the track “Cop Killer”, which was banned immediately. By the US Government. Irony?
In political terms, war clothing has no positive associations. Because the arms industry is awash with money, military clothing is made to be timeless and functional down to the last and tiniest detail. Clothing, not fashion. This M65 jacket actually won awards. Whatever. This is engineering work, the only type I like. Of course the US military pays out huge amounts for product placement to see the products worn by actors in movies. International marketing. “Taxi Driver”, “Rambo I” and “Terminator I”. The idea behind my stripped-back product modernization and styling is to restore positive associations to the “Originals – Updated”. But if you poke the bear you’ve got to be ready for its bite. The United States Armed Forces and M65 Jacket (1965) bears the responsibility for every murder in Vietnam because it was worn there. US soldiers were told to “shoot anything that moves”. “Body Count”. Rapper ICE-T formed the band “Body Count” in 1992 and whipped up a scandal with the track “Cop Killer”, which was banned immediately. By the US Government. Irony?
LIFELONG GUARANTEE
Service
Lifelong guarantee means:
free repairs are my personal service to loyal customers.
Note:
not new products, but repairs. If they buy jeans in a store I will happily hem them to the right length. They can send them from wherever they are in the world. However, the customer has to pay the shipping.
All garments can be brought into our workshop. We are accepting post mail-ins with a description letter and contact details. We will only repair clean garments.
All repairs takes between 1 – 3 weeks.
Service
Lifelong guarantee means:
free repairs are my personal service to loyal customers.
Note:
not new products, but repairs. If they buy jeans in a store I will happily hem them to the right length. They can send them from wherever they are in the world. However, the customer has to pay the shipping.
All garments can be brought into our workshop. We are accepting post mail-ins with a description letter and contact details. We will only repair clean garments.
All repairs takes between 1 – 3 weeks.
PROCESS OF DESIGN
Workshop atmosphere with all the scents and smells that come along with it. Branding.
Re-issue of the German Military Pants / Updated by Hamansutra in Indigo and Military denim from the “Long Live The McQueen” project. Labels made out of calf leather, denim from Japan and Cooper Buttons from Paris.
Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
Made according to German military specifications.
Created Exclusively on Union Special Machines
Workshop atmosphere with all the scents and smells that come along with it. Branding.
Re-issue of the German Military Pants / Updated by Hamansutra in Indigo and Military denim from the “Long Live The McQueen” project. Labels made out of calf leather, denim from Japan and Cooper Buttons from Paris.
Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
Made according to German military specifications.
Created Exclusively on Union Special Machines
THE LONE SOLDIER . PREVIEW
RTW 2022/2023
Available on QUICKSHOP.NYC
HAMANSUTRA’S Workwear line features US and German Army clothing from the 30s to 70s – the Holy Grail. It could be described as “reexamined clothing to replicate original deadstock models” or, as I often quote, “Originals – Updated”. Designs that have had minor changes that bring them bang up to date for our contemporary age. In the pipeline…
“Created Exclusively on Union Special Machines”
Photography Still Life
Jan Frommel
RTW 2022/2023
Available on QUICKSHOP.NYC
HAMANSUTRA’S Workwear line features US and German Army clothing from the 30s to 70s – the Holy Grail. It could be described as “reexamined clothing to replicate original deadstock models” or, as I often quote, “Originals – Updated”. Designs that have had minor changes that bring them bang up to date for our contemporary age. In the pipeline…
“Created Exclusively on Union Special Machines”
Photography Still Life
Jan Frommel
PRESS RELEASE
Union Special – tells you who I am! Hamansutra clothing now proudly bears Union Special Machines labels to showcase its exclusive manufacture on Union Special Machines.
Union Special is the name of an elite sewing machine manufacturer from the USA, founded back in 1881. Today the company has branches near Stuttgart, Germany, and Chicago, USA. Although Union Special stopped manufacturing industrial textile sewing machines at the end of the 1990s, used machines and lucky finds are still around. They are often lovingly restored by a loyal and dedicated community of fans before resuming service in the production of historical or “old-style” clothing. Union Special now only makes sewing machines for agricultural potato or rice sacks, and is global leader on this market. My interview with the consultant at Union Special had me walking on air – especially because I was really interested in specific machines. At last I had the perfect person to talk to about these extra-special sewing machines and about the whole art and science of making denimwear. I’ve built up a good relationship with Union Special over time, so an in-depth conversation sprang up out of a spare parts order. I found out about a number of different industrial sewing machines that had been forgotten in a corner of the Union Special warehouses since 1988. Union Special sewing machines are sought after the world over, either as whole machines or parts. Once I knew the right serial numbers, I was able to track down the right machines. I bought the lot. And Union Special added in a few more machines that furthered our partnership even more.
Union Special – tells you who I am! Hamansutra clothing now proudly bears Union Special Machines labels to showcase its exclusive manufacture on Union Special Machines.
Union Special is the name of an elite sewing machine manufacturer from the USA, founded back in 1881. Today the company has branches near Stuttgart, Germany, and Chicago, USA. Although Union Special stopped manufacturing industrial textile sewing machines at the end of the 1990s, used machines and lucky finds are still around. They are often lovingly restored by a loyal and dedicated community of fans before resuming service in the production of historical or “old-style” clothing. Union Special now only makes sewing machines for agricultural potato or rice sacks, and is global leader on this market. My interview with the consultant at Union Special had me walking on air – especially because I was really interested in specific machines. At last I had the perfect person to talk to about these extra-special sewing machines and about the whole art and science of making denimwear. I’ve built up a good relationship with Union Special over time, so an in-depth conversation sprang up out of a spare parts order. I found out about a number of different industrial sewing machines that had been forgotten in a corner of the Union Special warehouses since 1988. Union Special sewing machines are sought after the world over, either as whole machines or parts. Once I knew the right serial numbers, I was able to track down the right machines. I bought the lot. And Union Special added in a few more machines that furthered our partnership even more.
UNION SPECIAL + HAMANSUTRA
Available on QUICKSHOP.NYC
“Created Exclusively on Union Special Machines”
Union Special – Since 1881 officially appoints hamansutra – Since 1996 as the new cooperation partner of this legendary industrial sewing machine brand. Hamansutra clothing now proudly bears Union Special Machines labels to showcase its exclusive manufacture on Union Special Machines. Made in Germany, USA and Japan. The sewing machine company and designer share the philosophy:
“Standard of Excellence + Quality = Never on Sale”
Length fittings are in Munich by appointment, all jeans shortened to your length. These jeans I’m working on now are available in Japanese Denim 16oz denim. All my jeans follow the shrink-to-fit philosophy, meaning the fabric can shrink up to 10%. I’ve drawn up a great user manual to guide you – follow these instructions and treat your pants right, and you’ll get up to 20 years of pleasure out of them. You can also email me your pants size and I’ll send the jeans anywhere in the world. I want to say something about the Japanese denims I use. The fabric is fantastic and will make you feel as strong and invincible as 16th-century Samurai knights in armour. Did you know they wore undershirts and underwear that had been indigo-dyed, because indigo protects the skin from bacteria? All my Japanese denim is selvedge denim, still made in the original way on small looms so that nothing is wasted in cutting. So, that’s the latest news about my jeans. Labels made out of calf leather, denim from Japan and Cooper Buttons from Paris. Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
Made in Germany
100% hamansutra
Photography Still Life
frommel.de
Available on QUICKSHOP.NYC
“Created Exclusively on Union Special Machines”
Union Special – Since 1881 officially appoints hamansutra – Since 1996 as the new cooperation partner of this legendary industrial sewing machine brand. Hamansutra clothing now proudly bears Union Special Machines labels to showcase its exclusive manufacture on Union Special Machines. Made in Germany, USA and Japan. The sewing machine company and designer share the philosophy:
“Standard of Excellence + Quality = Never on Sale”
Length fittings are in Munich by appointment, all jeans shortened to your length. These jeans I’m working on now are available in Japanese Denim 16oz denim. All my jeans follow the shrink-to-fit philosophy, meaning the fabric can shrink up to 10%. I’ve drawn up a great user manual to guide you – follow these instructions and treat your pants right, and you’ll get up to 20 years of pleasure out of them. You can also email me your pants size and I’ll send the jeans anywhere in the world. I want to say something about the Japanese denims I use. The fabric is fantastic and will make you feel as strong and invincible as 16th-century Samurai knights in armour. Did you know they wore undershirts and underwear that had been indigo-dyed, because indigo protects the skin from bacteria? All my Japanese denim is selvedge denim, still made in the original way on small looms so that nothing is wasted in cutting. So, that’s the latest news about my jeans. Labels made out of calf leather, denim from Japan and Cooper Buttons from Paris. Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
Made in Germany
100% hamansutra
Photography Still Life
frommel.de
BEATS BREAKS AND BOOTS
RTW Menswear and Womenswear 2021 / 2022
hamansutra’s latest clothing atmosphere takes its inspiration from a former military barracks. In the days when ground infantry was stationed in German cities, headshaking amounts of special planning permissions were issued for the premises they needed. Timeless and seasonal products by hamansutra include denim uniforms, basketball suits, caps, crew shirts and boots. hamansutra has also been inspired by the corrugated iron huts that were used to house men and machinery. This corrugated iron and container architecture can still be found today, and is reflected in the interior of hamansutra’s studio. The clothing is presented in original style on simple wooden shelves, carefully crafted replicas of the originals. The atmosphere is one of scrupulous tidiness – before the sirens sounded.
Because Beats, Breaks and Boots brings people together…
Available on QUICKSHOP.NYC
Photography
Detlef Schneider
Hair by
Dirk Walther
RTW Menswear and Womenswear 2021 / 2022
hamansutra’s latest clothing atmosphere takes its inspiration from a former military barracks. In the days when ground infantry was stationed in German cities, headshaking amounts of special planning permissions were issued for the premises they needed. Timeless and seasonal products by hamansutra include denim uniforms, basketball suits, caps, crew shirts and boots. hamansutra has also been inspired by the corrugated iron huts that were used to house men and machinery. This corrugated iron and container architecture can still be found today, and is reflected in the interior of hamansutra’s studio. The clothing is presented in original style on simple wooden shelves, carefully crafted replicas of the originals. The atmosphere is one of scrupulous tidiness – before the sirens sounded.
Because Beats, Breaks and Boots brings people together…
Available on QUICKSHOP.NYC
Photography
Detlef Schneider
Hair by
Dirk Walther
BLACK AND GREEN TEE
black and green tee by hamansutra
„made according to german military specifications“
silkscreen Ink on 100% Cotton Shirts.
Printed with Love in Germany
Item Unavailable
black and green tee by hamansutra
„made according to german military specifications“
silkscreen Ink on 100% Cotton Shirts.
Printed with Love in Germany
Item Unavailable
PROCESS OF DESIGN
MAKING OF
Like any project, research and development takes forever, and so does waiting for the artist’s OK. But that’s another story. Onwards and upwards! When I’m foraging books or original clothing designs, I might look like a hunter-gatherer – but actually I’m collecting evidence, documenting different eras. It takes a lot of care and management – but it’s important to me to create museum-ready presentations. The right atmosphere is crucial.
Don’t Promise What You Can’t Deliver. When prototypes are created nobody cares whether they’re pretty. Prototype is prototype. But stay cool, first of all everyone laughs and ignores it – until the first success comes along. Usually surrounded by the wrong people. Revenge swoops like a dragon. Some people talk a lot and some people write a lot, but when a prototype is finally on the table, a huge milestone has been reached. Nobody’s gonna help you, nobody’s waiting for what you got. But in the end, no product – no business. Now feel the joy.
Hamansutra
MAKING OF
Like any project, research and development takes forever, and so does waiting for the artist’s OK. But that’s another story. Onwards and upwards! When I’m foraging books or original clothing designs, I might look like a hunter-gatherer – but actually I’m collecting evidence, documenting different eras. It takes a lot of care and management – but it’s important to me to create museum-ready presentations. The right atmosphere is crucial.
Don’t Promise What You Can’t Deliver. When prototypes are created nobody cares whether they’re pretty. Prototype is prototype. But stay cool, first of all everyone laughs and ignores it – until the first success comes along. Usually surrounded by the wrong people. Revenge swoops like a dragon. Some people talk a lot and some people write a lot, but when a prototype is finally on the table, a huge milestone has been reached. Nobody’s gonna help you, nobody’s waiting for what you got. But in the end, no product – no business. Now feel the joy.
Hamansutra
QUOTES SOUVENIR
You have to take the jpeg file to your desktop and print it yourself.
Remember:
Quality outlasts the biggest global trends, and quality is never on sale.
hamansutra
You have to take the jpeg file to your desktop and print it yourself.
Remember:
Quality outlasts the biggest global trends, and quality is never on sale.
hamansutra
20 YEARS OF SATURN
May I present Blu, one of the most famous TV characters in Europe! 20th anniversary of the costume design for the “Geiz ist Geil” (cheap is cool) campaign by the German consumer electronics retailer “Saturn”, featured in 3 different TV commercials. Designed and created exactly 20 years ago when I relocated from London to Munich. By far the most successful advertising character and campaign in Germany, broadcast throughout Europe. Loud and proud advertising that forced the media to sit up and take notice, creating scandal on an almost daily basis. From the designer’s point of view, that means I still hold the copyright to the characters – and I had to exercise it to block the commercials when they decided not to pay. My earnings were peanuts compared to the effect on the customer’s bottom line. But it wasn’t about money – it was about the principle of treating artists right. Like the royalty they are. In my early 20s, I won the court case before it had even got off the ground. The director thought she could treat people like that, but she decided she would rather pay up before I destroyed her reputation any further. My advertising character helped Mediamarkt Saturn to reach record total annual revenues of EUR 10 billion in just one year. EUR 80 billion from 2002-2010.
Now that’s royal.
May I present Blu, one of the most famous TV characters in Europe! 20th anniversary of the costume design for the “Geiz ist Geil” (cheap is cool) campaign by the German consumer electronics retailer “Saturn”, featured in 3 different TV commercials. Designed and created exactly 20 years ago when I relocated from London to Munich. By far the most successful advertising character and campaign in Germany, broadcast throughout Europe. Loud and proud advertising that forced the media to sit up and take notice, creating scandal on an almost daily basis. From the designer’s point of view, that means I still hold the copyright to the characters – and I had to exercise it to block the commercials when they decided not to pay. My earnings were peanuts compared to the effect on the customer’s bottom line. But it wasn’t about money – it was about the principle of treating artists right. Like the royalty they are. In my early 20s, I won the court case before it had even got off the ground. The director thought she could treat people like that, but she decided she would rather pay up before I destroyed her reputation any further. My advertising character helped Mediamarkt Saturn to reach record total annual revenues of EUR 10 billion in just one year. EUR 80 billion from 2002-2010.
Now that’s royal.
FLAT SEAM BY HAMANSUTRA
Available on QUICKSHOP.NYC
hamansutra has all the machines and materials necessary for crafting with fine-rib fabrics. Working on a “plain old-fashioned longsleeve” shirt since 2012.
DESIGNERS
We designers spend so much time working out style solutions, so we’re really relieved and happy when we don’t have to go around like walking billboards festooned with logos – weirdly, many fashion brands seem to think this is desirable. With this in mind, I designed and updated a “plain, old-fashioned” shirt range inspired by this philosophy for designers, artists and personalities.
Since 1996 – Made in Germany from Japanese fabric.
Photography Still Life
frommel.de
Available on QUICKSHOP.NYC
hamansutra has all the machines and materials necessary for crafting with fine-rib fabrics. Working on a “plain old-fashioned longsleeve” shirt since 2012.
DESIGNERS
We designers spend so much time working out style solutions, so we’re really relieved and happy when we don’t have to go around like walking billboards festooned with logos – weirdly, many fashion brands seem to think this is desirable. With this in mind, I designed and updated a “plain, old-fashioned” shirt range inspired by this philosophy for designers, artists and personalities.
Since 1996 – Made in Germany from Japanese fabric.
Photography Still Life
frommel.de
BEKLEIDUNGSWERKE
Clothing works + Hot War = Pure performance
Germany’s tailoring and textile industries used to be world class – especially their engineering. And the way people dressed. Yep, the personalities from way back then are what we’re missing today. In-depth anatomy studies and life drawings were paramount in producing patterns of mathematical accuracy. These clothing items are still copied today. And let’s not even start on military clothing. Today, Germany’s clothing industry has lost it. They don’t want to get their fingers dirty, I guess. What’s that you ask? What are all those sewing machines for? A man at a Singer sewing machine is like a woman on a Harley Davidson? Sneers like that only prove just who’s responsible for the decline of tailoring and for its dusty image. When people like that try to talk tailoring to me, I take the greatest pleasure in reducing them to matchwood. The finest German machines and the tailoring heritage were sold abroad for a pittance. Generation after generation abandoned the art of tailoring. The catastrophic result? Tailors that look like accountants. Not a spark of fashion awareness anywhere you look. But don’t you worry – all your agencies will be bankrupt soon enough.
Advertising agencies + hot air = earning your money.
Photography by Florian Deventer
Photography Still Life Jens Mauritz
Clothing works + Hot War = Pure performance
Germany’s tailoring and textile industries used to be world class – especially their engineering. And the way people dressed. Yep, the personalities from way back then are what we’re missing today. In-depth anatomy studies and life drawings were paramount in producing patterns of mathematical accuracy. These clothing items are still copied today. And let’s not even start on military clothing. Today, Germany’s clothing industry has lost it. They don’t want to get their fingers dirty, I guess. What’s that you ask? What are all those sewing machines for? A man at a Singer sewing machine is like a woman on a Harley Davidson? Sneers like that only prove just who’s responsible for the decline of tailoring and for its dusty image. When people like that try to talk tailoring to me, I take the greatest pleasure in reducing them to matchwood. The finest German machines and the tailoring heritage were sold abroad for a pittance. Generation after generation abandoned the art of tailoring. The catastrophic result? Tailors that look like accountants. Not a spark of fashion awareness anywhere you look. But don’t you worry – all your agencies will be bankrupt soon enough.
Advertising agencies + hot air = earning your money.
Photography by Florian Deventer
Photography Still Life Jens Mauritz
Long Live The McQueen
“When I gave Alexander McQueen my pants”
After 9/11 2001, hamansutra met Alexander McQueen for an interview in London. The two women there as showroom managers were pretty unfriendly, and one of them even mocked haman’s British English street slang. Lee McQueen had been on the lookout for classic tailors able to perform tasks like hand-stitching eyelet buttonholes. But there was nothing free for the 22-year-old haman and they never worked together. And yet McQueen told haman, “We’re the same. Creative. I can see it in your sketchbooks.” Lee Alexander McQueen accepted haman’s German military pants and original sketch as a gift, with a hand-written dedication. Haman had the pants for a long time, good quality industrial manufacture, cheap, not trendy, a German-made product. The quality used to be better, but production moved abroad after the Second World War. A picture showing Lee Alexander McQueen actually wearing the military pants in his studio, has now been used for the cover of “Alexander McQueen – The Life and the Legacy” by Judith Watt, a globally published examination of the designer. The location of the picture was Amwell Street, London, near Angel in Islington, where McQueen lived within walking distance of his studio. Central St Martins College from the late 90s to 2010 was Alexander McQueen’s best time. If he were alive today he would still be the Number One. He went his own way and had his associates, who brought him up but also dragged him down – like the corporation that owned 51% of his company. The deaths of Isabella Blow and his mother were bitter blows; he was also under pressure from Gucci Group to deliver more commercial designs. A hoodie with the McQueen logo? Never! And yet he was an irreplaceable role model to us as St. Martins graduates. He shaped and formed us; we grew up surrounded by his superhuman energy and took on the responsibility and the pressure to match his quality, imposed by the same college and tutors. After his death in 2010 hamansutra decided to delete all his social media accounts. The news was like a physical blow, it caused complete numbness. Sometimes you wonder how people like that got to be so good – but take Alexander McQueen: I know that after CSM closed every day, he would hide under the tables in the pattern room to carry on working on his collection at night. It’s pretty sad that nobody can respect Alexander McQueen’s wishes and close the house. People and Gucci Group should have respected his wishes. They are too money hungry to care! Sad that creativity and industry can’t walk together for long. However, Lee McQueen made you dream, made you hopeful, made you love life…made you love fashion…he made us love art. His death was the culmination of his art. Rest in Paradise, brother.
Re-issue of the German Military Pants / Updated by Hamansutra
Available in 2020 at quickshop.nyc
10TH REMEMBRANCE YEAR
IN MEMORY OF ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
(* 1969 – 2010)
Lee Alexander Mcqueen
alexandermcqueen.com
Photography
derricksantini.com
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
“When I gave Alexander McQueen my pants”
After 9/11 2001, hamansutra met Alexander McQueen for an interview in London. The two women there as showroom managers were pretty unfriendly, and one of them even mocked haman’s British English street slang. Lee McQueen had been on the lookout for classic tailors able to perform tasks like hand-stitching eyelet buttonholes. But there was nothing free for the 22-year-old haman and they never worked together. And yet McQueen told haman, “We’re the same. Creative. I can see it in your sketchbooks.” Lee Alexander McQueen accepted haman’s German military pants and original sketch as a gift, with a hand-written dedication. Haman had the pants for a long time, good quality industrial manufacture, cheap, not trendy, a German-made product. The quality used to be better, but production moved abroad after the Second World War. A picture showing Lee Alexander McQueen actually wearing the military pants in his studio, has now been used for the cover of “Alexander McQueen – The Life and the Legacy” by Judith Watt, a globally published examination of the designer. The location of the picture was Amwell Street, London, near Angel in Islington, where McQueen lived within walking distance of his studio. Central St Martins College from the late 90s to 2010 was Alexander McQueen’s best time. If he were alive today he would still be the Number One. He went his own way and had his associates, who brought him up but also dragged him down – like the corporation that owned 51% of his company. The deaths of Isabella Blow and his mother were bitter blows; he was also under pressure from Gucci Group to deliver more commercial designs. A hoodie with the McQueen logo? Never! And yet he was an irreplaceable role model to us as St. Martins graduates. He shaped and formed us; we grew up surrounded by his superhuman energy and took on the responsibility and the pressure to match his quality, imposed by the same college and tutors. After his death in 2010 hamansutra decided to delete all his social media accounts. The news was like a physical blow, it caused complete numbness. Sometimes you wonder how people like that got to be so good – but take Alexander McQueen: I know that after CSM closed every day, he would hide under the tables in the pattern room to carry on working on his collection at night. It’s pretty sad that nobody can respect Alexander McQueen’s wishes and close the house. People and Gucci Group should have respected his wishes. They are too money hungry to care! Sad that creativity and industry can’t walk together for long. However, Lee McQueen made you dream, made you hopeful, made you love life…made you love fashion…he made us love art. His death was the culmination of his art. Rest in Paradise, brother.
Re-issue of the German Military Pants / Updated by Hamansutra
Available in 2020 at quickshop.nyc
10TH REMEMBRANCE YEAR
IN MEMORY OF ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
(* 1969 – 2010)
Lee Alexander Mcqueen
alexandermcqueen.com
Photography
derricksantini.com
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
BLUE BLOODED PORTFOLIO
This new episode of Blue Blooded Portfolio is with Haman Alimardani, founder of Hamansutra and many more. By denimhunters.com
„Running the risk of sounding a little bit corny and pretentious here, our favourite thing about denim, really, is the people!“
Photography
oddhunt.com
This new episode of Blue Blooded Portfolio is with Haman Alimardani, founder of Hamansutra and many more. By denimhunters.com
„Running the risk of sounding a little bit corny and pretentious here, our favourite thing about denim, really, is the people!“
Photography
oddhunt.com
OFF WHITE . HELMET BY HAMANSUTRA
Well, well, well, what have we got here? No risk, nothing new – as I always say at my meetings. Put your trust in the creative ones. As Alexander McQueen famously said, “give me time and i’ll give you a revolution”. Amazing how our designs keep bearing fruit after many years and step into official favour. Virgil Abloh, we’re delighted you liked the Helmet design that creates eyewear inspired by the safety mesh of a football helmet.
Breaking news indeed.
Photography
benawin.com
Well, well, well, what have we got here? No risk, nothing new – as I always say at my meetings. Put your trust in the creative ones. As Alexander McQueen famously said, “give me time and i’ll give you a revolution”. Amazing how our designs keep bearing fruit after many years and step into official favour. Virgil Abloh, we’re delighted you liked the Helmet design that creates eyewear inspired by the safety mesh of a football helmet.
Breaking news indeed.
Photography
benawin.com
VIRGIL ABLOH . LVMH
So it’s time to leave you a preview. Virgil Abloh’s Alphabet was designed and presented as a morning briefing. Each page is like a slap in the face. right, left, right, left…
LINK
us.louisvuitton.com
So it’s time to leave you a preview. Virgil Abloh’s Alphabet was designed and presented as a morning briefing. Each page is like a slap in the face. right, left, right, left…
LINK
us.louisvuitton.com
CAPS BY AMPAL CREATIVE
Fresh designs for hamansutra’s Think Tank. Denim Caps, Shipped from USA & Made in USA. Include it in the Shop.
– CA LOVE STRAPBACK
– Unstructured Japanese Herringbone Upper
– Wax Canvas Underbrim
Quickshop is expanding with new brands.
Ampal Creative and Dehen 1920.
100% hamansutra
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
Photography Still Life
jensmauritz.de
Photography 8mm
Jack Revell
Fresh designs for hamansutra’s Think Tank. Denim Caps, Shipped from USA & Made in USA. Include it in the Shop.
– CA LOVE STRAPBACK
– Unstructured Japanese Herringbone Upper
– Wax Canvas Underbrim
Quickshop is expanding with new brands.
Ampal Creative and Dehen 1920.
100% hamansutra
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
Photography Still Life
jensmauritz.de
Photography 8mm
Jack Revell
CREW SHIRTS BY HAMANSUTRA
hamansutra crew shirts in black, olive and white made here. The tabloid format labels are something to read while you’re standing in line, have useful care details for hamansutra clothing, and are great ice-breakers for starting conversations (better than staring at old Illusions screenprints). Made according to German military specifications.
Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
Created Exclusively on Union Special Machines
Unisex:
S, L, XL and XXL.
100% Cotton
100% hamansutra
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
hamansutra crew shirts in black, olive and white made here. The tabloid format labels are something to read while you’re standing in line, have useful care details for hamansutra clothing, and are great ice-breakers for starting conversations (better than staring at old Illusions screenprints). Made according to German military specifications.
Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
Created Exclusively on Union Special Machines
Unisex:
S, L, XL and XXL.
100% Cotton
100% hamansutra
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
DENIM, BOOTS AND BASICS
Hamansutra’s Clothing Line is in the pipeline. Shirt, Overalls, Pants and Jackets. I’ve always been fascinated by basic clothing, clothes for life. Interesting how all these wannabes are now piling on the sustainability bandwagon. No idea what they’re talking about. I’ve been propagating seasonless and timeless clothing since I started Hamansutra in 1996 but I never really felt at home in the fashion industry. How could you, with the cold steel of an investor’s pistol at your head? Anyway, holding a sale is nothing more or less than destroying a collection.
Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
Created Exclusively on Union Special Machines
100% hamansutra
Hamansutra’s Clothing Line is in the pipeline. Shirt, Overalls, Pants and Jackets. I’ve always been fascinated by basic clothing, clothes for life. Interesting how all these wannabes are now piling on the sustainability bandwagon. No idea what they’re talking about. I’ve been propagating seasonless and timeless clothing since I started Hamansutra in 1996 but I never really felt at home in the fashion industry. How could you, with the cold steel of an investor’s pistol at your head? Anyway, holding a sale is nothing more or less than destroying a collection.
Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
Created Exclusively on Union Special Machines
100% hamansutra
DENIM BY HAMANSUTRA 2021
Less cuts – more what’s! A pair of fresh-cut Denim Pants by hamansutra. Numbered stamp patterns as always in hamansutra’s clothing. Just one of his corporate identity features. I always recommend buying 2 at once. Really durable, they make it so easy to pack a suitcase. White Shirts, Boots and Denim.
Labels made out of calf leather, denim from Italy and Cooper Buttons from Paris. Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
Created Exclusively on Union Special Machines
100% Made in Germany
100% Cotton
100% hamansutra
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
Photography
jensmauritz.de
Less cuts – more what’s! A pair of fresh-cut Denim Pants by hamansutra. Numbered stamp patterns as always in hamansutra’s clothing. Just one of his corporate identity features. I always recommend buying 2 at once. Really durable, they make it so easy to pack a suitcase. White Shirts, Boots and Denim.
Labels made out of calf leather, denim from Italy and Cooper Buttons from Paris. Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
Created Exclusively on Union Special Machines
100% Made in Germany
100% Cotton
100% hamansutra
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
Photography
jensmauritz.de
BOOTS BAGS
An idea I’d like to share which has finally been released after so many years. A German-produced simple accessory for hamansutra Boots – A Shoe Bag with a side pocket. I think some eyes will open wide when the most discerning customers around the world open the Shoe Box. Quality leathers, unique styling and custom design work – they’re what sets Hamansutra apart and bring his fans together.
Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
Created Exclusively on Union Special Machines
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
100% Made in Germany
100% Cotton
100% hamansutra
An idea I’d like to share which has finally been released after so many years. A German-produced simple accessory for hamansutra Boots – A Shoe Bag with a side pocket. I think some eyes will open wide when the most discerning customers around the world open the Shoe Box. Quality leathers, unique styling and custom design work – they’re what sets Hamansutra apart and bring his fans together.
Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
Created Exclusively on Union Special Machines
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
100% Made in Germany
100% Cotton
100% hamansutra
Boxing Boots
Original – Updated: Our Boxing Boots, now with wooden nails. Quiet persuaders for someone who didn’t pay your invoice.
Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
100% Made in Austria
100% hamansutra
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
Original – Updated: Our Boxing Boots, now with wooden nails. Quiet persuaders for someone who didn’t pay your invoice.
Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
100% Made in Austria
100% hamansutra
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
JUNGLE BOOTS BY HAMANSUTRA
My Military Jungle Boot is made with Candiani Denim that packs some serious horsepower. There are just a handful of factories around the world that still have these machines and know how to use them. “They go through bones like butter.”
I’m expanding my product line and producing it in-house – jackets, pants and shirts, as authentic as 150 years ago. hamansutra Fashion House doesn’t compromise on quality; our motto is “No Savings – Only Quality”. We still get our boots produced in Austria in small production runs; the soles have wooden nails that are made on a machine from 1880.
Keep your boots well polished and your denim well dirty – Let’s have a fight.
Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
100% Made in Austria
100% hamansutra
My Military Jungle Boot is made with Candiani Denim that packs some serious horsepower. There are just a handful of factories around the world that still have these machines and know how to use them. “They go through bones like butter.”
I’m expanding my product line and producing it in-house – jackets, pants and shirts, as authentic as 150 years ago. hamansutra Fashion House doesn’t compromise on quality; our motto is “No Savings – Only Quality”. We still get our boots produced in Austria in small production runs; the soles have wooden nails that are made on a machine from 1880.
Keep your boots well polished and your denim well dirty – Let’s have a fight.
Our products are made by the best specialist manufacturers.
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
100% Made in Austria
100% hamansutra
CHOCOLATE BY HAMANSUTRA
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
Haman Alimardani comes from the third generation of a Persian family of chefs, restaurateurs and gourmets. He launched his hamansutra fashion label in 1996. On a visit to Berlin he was intrigued to discover a chocolate factory and store that echoed his own first name – Erich Hamann Schokolade – Since 1912. Haman meets Hamann! He soon found that the company was an authentic, down-to-earth operation with a philosophy that prized quality and craftsmanship above all else. Old-fashioned by today’s fast-paced, bigger-is-better standards? Perhaps. But also redolent with history and tradition. And, incidentally, it tasted fantastic! Haman immediately identified parallels with his own fashion label, hamansutra. His workshop, which he calls “Bekleidungswerke” or “clothing works“, is a manufacturing centre equipped with a formidable array of vintage sewing machines that are battered, yet still going strong. At its heart is Haman as the mechanic, the master tailor in technical clothing construction, and the Design Director. Quality outlasts even the biggest global trends, and quality is never on sale. Conventional fashion labels are always confronted with the need to appeal to “taste” – but hamansutra’s chocolate appeals to the tastes of dedicated non-followers of fashion everywhere.
“Because taste is about knowledge.”
Enjoy the Planet Soul.
Yours truly,
Erich Hamann & hamansutra
BUY
QUICKSHOP.NYC
Haman Alimardani comes from the third generation of a Persian family of chefs, restaurateurs and gourmets. He launched his hamansutra fashion label in 1996. On a visit to Berlin he was intrigued to discover a chocolate factory and store that echoed his own first name – Erich Hamann Schokolade – Since 1912. Haman meets Hamann! He soon found that the company was an authentic, down-to-earth operation with a philosophy that prized quality and craftsmanship above all else. Old-fashioned by today’s fast-paced, bigger-is-better standards? Perhaps. But also redolent with history and tradition. And, incidentally, it tasted fantastic! Haman immediately identified parallels with his own fashion label, hamansutra. His workshop, which he calls “Bekleidungswerke” or “clothing works“, is a manufacturing centre equipped with a formidable array of vintage sewing machines that are battered, yet still going strong. At its heart is Haman as the mechanic, the master tailor in technical clothing construction, and the Design Director. Quality outlasts even the biggest global trends, and quality is never on sale. Conventional fashion labels are always confronted with the need to appeal to “taste” – but hamansutra’s chocolate appeals to the tastes of dedicated non-followers of fashion everywhere.
“Because taste is about knowledge.”
Enjoy the Planet Soul.
Yours truly,
Erich Hamann & hamansutra
TRADESHOWS
DENIM FAIR AND TRADESHOWS
hamansutra‘s booth presentation in Germany. The location include a further space known as “Bekleidungswerke“ (Clothing Works) with old sewing machines and beautiful Japanese Denim. Hamansutra’s workshop live in the Hall for buyers, press and industry creatures.
DENIM FAIR AND TRADESHOWS
hamansutra‘s booth presentation in Germany. The location include a further space known as “Bekleidungswerke“ (Clothing Works) with old sewing machines and beautiful Japanese Denim. Hamansutra’s workshop live in the Hall for buyers, press and industry creatures.
LEVI’S BANNER RESTORED
A building from the early 1920s in Texas, USA, was being torn down. We saw the colors peeking out and asked if they were going to save anything. They said it was all going in the trash so we asked if we could get it. At first they said no but we promised to be careful and act at our own risk. This Levi’s banner from 1950 had been badly attacked by insects and suffered major damage in the demolition. In restoration, I though Japanese sashiko stitching would be best for this, as it is designed to give handcrafted work warmth and stability. The banner was restored to the Original Selvedge Denim quality, has now been carefully washed, and is magnificent – but it was an enormous amount of work. There are only a few of these special Levi’s banners still in existence. They were originally designed as advertising to be attached to horses, who would gallop through towns and spread the message. This historic print shop in San Francisco also printed for Levi Strauss & Co. However, Levi Strauss never personally saw one of the banners; graphic screen printing was not developed in California in 1913, 11 years after his death. The banner will now be framed and displayed in my Bekleidungswerke Clothing Workshop.
A building from the early 1920s in Texas, USA, was being torn down. We saw the colors peeking out and asked if they were going to save anything. They said it was all going in the trash so we asked if we could get it. At first they said no but we promised to be careful and act at our own risk. This Levi’s banner from 1950 had been badly attacked by insects and suffered major damage in the demolition. In restoration, I though Japanese sashiko stitching would be best for this, as it is designed to give handcrafted work warmth and stability. The banner was restored to the Original Selvedge Denim quality, has now been carefully washed, and is magnificent – but it was an enormous amount of work. There are only a few of these special Levi’s banners still in existence. They were originally designed as advertising to be attached to horses, who would gallop through towns and spread the message. This historic print shop in San Francisco also printed for Levi Strauss & Co. However, Levi Strauss never personally saw one of the banners; graphic screen printing was not developed in California in 1913, 11 years after his death. The banner will now be framed and displayed in my Bekleidungswerke Clothing Workshop.
501 UPDATED BY HAMANSUTRA
501 ORIGINAL UPDATED BY HAMANSUTRA
The Homage to Levi Strauss involves a 501 jeans design updated and customized by fashion designer hamansutra
available at QUICKSHOP.NYC
Levi’s turned 145 years old on 20th of May 2018.
I hereby present my own Homage to Levi Strauss with my private collection of LEVI’S with Rare Big E. For me, denim is nothing less than clothes for life, and I’ve been wearing Levi’s jackets and pants since I can remember.
Also as double denim, like a suit – a tradition in Texas. I and likeminded aficionados were already prowling flea markets in the 80s and 90s, seeking out the selvedge denim pants with the BIG E label, very aware of the value of what we found. After my research showed that no true homage was ever paid to Levi Strauss, I decided to launch my own project.
And because Levi Strauss came from Bavaria, Germany, I thought it was fitting to incorporate the baby-blue diamonds of the Bavarian flag, in the screenprinted pocket linings and the packaging. Here it is.
The „501 – Original/Updated“ by Hamansutra is limited to 100 pieces, which will be available only on QUICKSHOP.NYC or in our Showroom in Munich and at a price of Euro 349 with packaging.
501 ORIGINAL UPDATED BY HAMANSUTRA
The Homage to Levi Strauss involves a 501 jeans design updated and customized by fashion designer hamansutra
available at QUICKSHOP.NYC
Levi’s turned 145 years old on 20th of May 2018.
I hereby present my own Homage to Levi Strauss with my private collection of LEVI’S with Rare Big E. For me, denim is nothing less than clothes for life, and I’ve been wearing Levi’s jackets and pants since I can remember.
Also as double denim, like a suit – a tradition in Texas. I and likeminded aficionados were already prowling flea markets in the 80s and 90s, seeking out the selvedge denim pants with the BIG E label, very aware of the value of what we found. After my research showed that no true homage was ever paid to Levi Strauss, I decided to launch my own project.
And because Levi Strauss came from Bavaria, Germany, I thought it was fitting to incorporate the baby-blue diamonds of the Bavarian flag, in the screenprinted pocket linings and the packaging. Here it is.
The „501 – Original/Updated“ by Hamansutra is limited to 100 pieces, which will be available only on QUICKSHOP.NYC or in our Showroom in Munich and at a price of Euro 349 with packaging.
HOMAGE TO LEVI STRAUSS
HOMAGE TO LEVI STRAUSS BY HAMANSUTRA . 2018
After my research showed that no true homage was ever paid to Levi Strauss, I decided to launch my own project. And because Levi Strauss came from Bavaria, Germany, I thought it was fitting to incorporate the baby-blue diamonds of the Bavarian flag, in the screenprinted pocket linings and the packaging. I hereby present my own Homage to Levi Strauss with my private collection of LEVI’S with Rare Big E. We were already prowling flea markets in the 80s and 90s, seeking out the selvedge denim pants with the BIG E label, very aware of the value of what we found. For me, denim is nothing less than clothes for life, and I’ve been wearing Levi’s jackets and jeans since I can remember. Also as double denim, like a suit – a tradition in Texas.
Bekleidungswerke
master tailor in the technical construction of clothing.
This shoot was made with love using analog photography Andrew Williams, SF, USA
© 100% hamansutra
HOMAGE TO LEVI STRAUSS BY HAMANSUTRA . 2018
After my research showed that no true homage was ever paid to Levi Strauss, I decided to launch my own project. And because Levi Strauss came from Bavaria, Germany, I thought it was fitting to incorporate the baby-blue diamonds of the Bavarian flag, in the screenprinted pocket linings and the packaging. I hereby present my own Homage to Levi Strauss with my private collection of LEVI’S with Rare Big E. We were already prowling flea markets in the 80s and 90s, seeking out the selvedge denim pants with the BIG E label, very aware of the value of what we found. For me, denim is nothing less than clothes for life, and I’ve been wearing Levi’s jackets and jeans since I can remember. Also as double denim, like a suit – a tradition in Texas.
Bekleidungswerke
master tailor in the technical construction of clothing.
This shoot was made with love using analog photography Andrew Williams, SF, USA
© 100% hamansutra
HAMANSUTRA AND POLTRONA FRAU
ORDERING DENIM
Watch this space – you will shortly be able to order hamansutra’s exclusive Denim range.
Advance enquiries welcome! Place your order by sending us your size and desired garment style.
“Because perfection is protection“
created with love from New York City and handmade in Italy and Munich
About the Lookbook
A 32-page Denim by hamansutra fashion lookbook. The book has been published in a limited edition of only 500.
To date the book is available in selected art and design bookstores. If you require any further information
or assistance, please contact us.
All reproduction in any form and to any extent requires express prior written permission.
© 100% hamansutra
New York 2013
ORDERING DENIM
Watch this space – you will shortly be able to order hamansutra’s exclusive Denim range.
Advance enquiries welcome! Place your order by sending us your size and desired garment style.
“Because perfection is protection“
created with love from New York City and handmade in Italy and Munich
About the Lookbook
A 32-page Denim by hamansutra fashion lookbook. The book has been published in a limited edition of only 500.
To date the book is available in selected art and design bookstores. If you require any further information
or assistance, please contact us.
All reproduction in any form and to any extent requires express prior written permission.
© 100% hamansutra
New York 2013
DENIM BY HAMANSUTRA
TWO POWERS: HAMANSUTRA AND POLTRONA FRAU
hamansutra’s male / female RAW DENIM Line, incorporating the manufacturing techniques of Poltrona Frau, offers a range of reversible basic pants and jackets. Inspired by authentic vintage work clothing. Crafted from materials influenced by traditional Japanese denim quality and produced in Italy, the home of superb fabrics. Featuring exclusive Poltrona Frau buttons from the high-end Italian furniture manufacturer. Known as “Cuff Links” and originally designed for furnishings, these buttons hold the key to the hamansutra RAW DENIM Line’s reversible function – just remove, reverse, replace. hamansutra RAW DENIM is simple, rugged and handmade. A protective “armor” for the wearer’s skin that lets the wearer feel the finishing. Because perfection is protection.
created with love from New York City and handmade in Italy and Munich
All reproduction in any form and to any extent requires express prior written permission.
© 100% hamansutra
New York 2013
LINK
poltronafrau.com
TWO POWERS: HAMANSUTRA AND POLTRONA FRAU
hamansutra’s male / female RAW DENIM Line, incorporating the manufacturing techniques of Poltrona Frau, offers a range of reversible basic pants and jackets. Inspired by authentic vintage work clothing. Crafted from materials influenced by traditional Japanese denim quality and produced in Italy, the home of superb fabrics. Featuring exclusive Poltrona Frau buttons from the high-end Italian furniture manufacturer. Known as “Cuff Links” and originally designed for furnishings, these buttons hold the key to the hamansutra RAW DENIM Line’s reversible function – just remove, reverse, replace. hamansutra RAW DENIM is simple, rugged and handmade. A protective “armor” for the wearer’s skin that lets the wearer feel the finishing. Because perfection is protection.
created with love from New York City and handmade in Italy and Munich
All reproduction in any form and to any extent requires express prior written permission.
© 100% hamansutra
New York 2013
LINK
poltronafrau.com
LEE & WRANGLER
LEE & WRANGLER – A COMMON ENERGY UNIT FOR ITS PREMIUM LINES
As a tribute to Henry David Lee and Hudson Overall Company, we were invited to design and present a new design focus for target groups like department stores, denim specialists and apparel generalists, and including opportunities, key cities etc. Otherwise all is strictly confidential, top secret and a complete mystery. Our aim is to launch a global Lee and Wrangler Premium Line. We’ll see, and hopefully understand. When C.C Hudson (founder of Wrangler) was 20 and sewing overalls to make a living, he was in the same position as me; a factory went bust, and he snapped up the old sewing machines, rented a room over a grocery store and started to make overalls himself. Believe it or not, I have the exact same machines. Today they produce vintage and authentic clothing as they always have. Heavy duty clothing and old school truth.
LINK
kontoorbrands.com
LEE & WRANGLER – A COMMON ENERGY UNIT FOR ITS PREMIUM LINES
As a tribute to Henry David Lee and Hudson Overall Company, we were invited to design and present a new design focus for target groups like department stores, denim specialists and apparel generalists, and including opportunities, key cities etc. Otherwise all is strictly confidential, top secret and a complete mystery. Our aim is to launch a global Lee and Wrangler Premium Line. We’ll see, and hopefully understand. When C.C Hudson (founder of Wrangler) was 20 and sewing overalls to make a living, he was in the same position as me; a factory went bust, and he snapped up the old sewing machines, rented a room over a grocery store and started to make overalls himself. Believe it or not, I have the exact same machines. Today they produce vintage and authentic clothing as they always have. Heavy duty clothing and old school truth.
LINK
kontoorbrands.com
BOOTS BY HAMANSUTRA
available at QUICKSHOP.NYC
Only a few craftsman studios in the world still create leather-soled shoes with wooden nails. The machines for these shoes are over 150 years old, and sound like a machine-gun when they’re in full flight. On request we can produce shoes from premium-class Horween horsehide. Horween Leather Company was founded in 1905. For more than 100 years and five generations, its goal has been to make the world’s best leather.
available at QUICKSHOP.NYC
Only a few craftsman studios in the world still create leather-soled shoes with wooden nails. The machines for these shoes are over 150 years old, and sound like a machine-gun when they’re in full flight. On request we can produce shoes from premium-class Horween horsehide. Horween Leather Company was founded in 1905. For more than 100 years and five generations, its goal has been to make the world’s best leather.
SHOES BY HAMANSUTRA
available at QUICKSHOP.NYC
hamansutra‘s showroom is open in Munich’s Schwabing district in 2017.
Based on the concept of “No savings – only quality”, the small-scale showroom with minimalist interior will carry only brands from the US, Japan and Germany – plus accessories, freshly made cosmetics and chocolate.
Only a few craftsman studios in the world still create leather-soled shoes with wooden nails. The machines for these shoes are over 150 years old, and sound like a machine-gun when they’re in full flight. On request we can produce shoes from premium-class Horween horsehide. Horween Leather Company was founded in 1905. For more than 100 years and five generations, its goal has been to make the world’s best leather.
The new classic shoe line is hand-made in Austria.
available at QUICKSHOP.NYC
hamansutra‘s showroom is open in Munich’s Schwabing district in 2017.
Based on the concept of “No savings – only quality”, the small-scale showroom with minimalist interior will carry only brands from the US, Japan and Germany – plus accessories, freshly made cosmetics and chocolate.
Only a few craftsman studios in the world still create leather-soled shoes with wooden nails. The machines for these shoes are over 150 years old, and sound like a machine-gun when they’re in full flight. On request we can produce shoes from premium-class Horween horsehide. Horween Leather Company was founded in 1905. For more than 100 years and five generations, its goal has been to make the world’s best leather.
The new classic shoe line is hand-made in Austria.
BOXING BOOTS BY HAMANSUTRA
HISTORY
A shoe that was long in in the making. Based on old boxer boot styles, it became a shoe designed for situations where you need to be on your guard. The problem with boxer boots was always all those laces. So much time spent just on lacing up your boots. I wanted to keep the laces, but added a zipper as a core update. The classic laced style is retained, but the zipper allows you to be out of the dressing room and into the ring in an instant. This combination of laces and zipper is known as a “double safety unit” and originally came from the field of jet aviation. If an emergency occurs in aviation, nobody has time to fumble with laces. This is a really functional design that makes it easy to take your place promptly if there’s an alert. The laces adjust the fit of the shoe to the contours of your foot; once the shoe fits, you need only zip up or down to don and remove it. Couldn’t be faster. The zipper tab is detachable and replaceable for an added style detail. As with all Hamansutra shoes, we recommend using a boot jack to remove the boot. From 0-100 in 0.2 seconds. Available in 100% Black, suitable as a leisure shoe and for going out. Manufactured in Austria
Pre-Order Only
HISTORY
A shoe that was long in in the making. Based on old boxer boot styles, it became a shoe designed for situations where you need to be on your guard. The problem with boxer boots was always all those laces. So much time spent just on lacing up your boots. I wanted to keep the laces, but added a zipper as a core update. The classic laced style is retained, but the zipper allows you to be out of the dressing room and into the ring in an instant. This combination of laces and zipper is known as a “double safety unit” and originally came from the field of jet aviation. If an emergency occurs in aviation, nobody has time to fumble with laces. This is a really functional design that makes it easy to take your place promptly if there’s an alert. The laces adjust the fit of the shoe to the contours of your foot; once the shoe fits, you need only zip up or down to don and remove it. Couldn’t be faster. The zipper tab is detachable and replaceable for an added style detail. As with all Hamansutra shoes, we recommend using a boot jack to remove the boot. From 0-100 in 0.2 seconds. Available in 100% Black, suitable as a leisure shoe and for going out. Manufactured in Austria
Pre-Order Only
POLICE GERMANY . 1940’s SHOES
POLICE GERMANY . 1940s SHOES BY HAMANSUTRA
available at QUICKSHOP.NYC
Way back in 2002 I had an important phone call from the German arms industry about designing new uniforms for the German police. It didn’t work out for various reasons, because I’d lived in London and had a mission there – but now in 2017, the new hand-crafted shoes for the police force are an ongoing thing. Just to show you how long some projects take to develop to maturity. 15 years later, this one is continuing smooth as you like. Back in the Second World War, uniforms were produced as bespoke tailoring for the mass market. I’m reviving this idea and this aim today as a passion of mine, and look forward to receiving orders. Today there are almost 400,000 police in Germany, civil servants of the state. No problem. Companies like Harley Davidson, Hugo Ferdinand Boss, Ferdinand Porsche, Thyssen, Krupp, Burberry, Robert Bosch only got started by producing for the arms industry. And the factories went up, converted into lofts today if they’re still standing.
Handmade Shoes with special historical wooden nails on the sole.
“Created with Love from New York City and Manufactured in Austria”
© 100% hamansutra
POLICE GERMANY . 1940s SHOES BY HAMANSUTRA
available at QUICKSHOP.NYC
Way back in 2002 I had an important phone call from the German arms industry about designing new uniforms for the German police. It didn’t work out for various reasons, because I’d lived in London and had a mission there – but now in 2017, the new hand-crafted shoes for the police force are an ongoing thing. Just to show you how long some projects take to develop to maturity. 15 years later, this one is continuing smooth as you like. Back in the Second World War, uniforms were produced as bespoke tailoring for the mass market. I’m reviving this idea and this aim today as a passion of mine, and look forward to receiving orders. Today there are almost 400,000 police in Germany, civil servants of the state. No problem. Companies like Harley Davidson, Hugo Ferdinand Boss, Ferdinand Porsche, Thyssen, Krupp, Burberry, Robert Bosch only got started by producing for the arms industry. And the factories went up, converted into lofts today if they’re still standing.
Handmade Shoes with special historical wooden nails on the sole.
“Created with Love from New York City and Manufactured in Austria”
© 100% hamansutra
ADIDAS . MEMORY OF JAM MASTER JAY
IN MEMORY OF JAM MASTER JAY . 15TH REMEMBRANCE YEAR
There are no words. This Adidas Ultrastar Sneaker was originally launched as the Adidas Superstar in 1969 – and here it is in my redesign, with headphone cables as the laces. I used this lace idea for my first shoe collection, CMYK by hamansutra, in 2010. I designed the laces to fit any shoe in the world. And now it’s official: an idea that I’ve had for a long, long time has now become reality. For our Homie and Brother Jam Master Jay. Now the RUN DMC DJ has his own shoe with headphone laces – at long last. In the 90s I had special authorization to meet him at a DJ gig in Munich, with photo and autograph. Rest in Paradise Homie. (*1965 – 2002)
*This shoot was made with love and is not sponsored, endorsed or otherwise approved by the Adidas company or his estate.
IN MEMORY OF JAM MASTER JAY . 15TH REMEMBRANCE YEAR
There are no words. This Adidas Ultrastar Sneaker was originally launched as the Adidas Superstar in 1969 – and here it is in my redesign, with headphone cables as the laces. I used this lace idea for my first shoe collection, CMYK by hamansutra, in 2010. I designed the laces to fit any shoe in the world. And now it’s official: an idea that I’ve had for a long, long time has now become reality. For our Homie and Brother Jam Master Jay. Now the RUN DMC DJ has his own shoe with headphone laces – at long last. In the 90s I had special authorization to meet him at a DJ gig in Munich, with photo and autograph. Rest in Paradise Homie. (*1965 – 2002)
*This shoot was made with love and is not sponsored, endorsed or otherwise approved by the Adidas company or his estate.
NIKE x HAMANSUTRA x TINT STORE
TINT STORE IN COOP WITH NIKE AND HAMANSUTRA
What started last year with an exhibition and lookbooks is now complete. May I present my Nike Marathon High Hell, Made with Love in Germany.
Hamansutra was booked as Coordinator & Sneaker Transformer for Tint Store Munich, with the involvement of 2 major companies – Nike and Red Bull. I was asked to curate the choice of artists. An incredible team and a great event.
TINT STORE IN COOP WITH NIKE AND HAMANSUTRA
What started last year with an exhibition and lookbooks is now complete. May I present my Nike Marathon High Hell, Made with Love in Germany.
Hamansutra was booked as Coordinator & Sneaker Transformer for Tint Store Munich, with the involvement of 2 major companies – Nike and Red Bull. I was asked to curate the choice of artists. An incredible team and a great event.
CMYK BY HAMANSUTRA . SHOES
CMYK Shoe by hamansutra
The hamansutra think tank now expands with the launch of hamansutra high top shoes
Form
The shoe, a unisex design, has an aesthetic form reminiscent of classical ballet and dance shoes. It is made from quality cowskin leather, with featherlight heel and toe caps that fit closely to the foot like rugged tailor-made socks. The broad lacing and thin sole provide the flexibility and freedom required for acting and dance, yet the special material of the sole ensures that the shoe is suitable for all terrains and provides sufficient protection to prevent foot deformation in everyday wear.
Name
The name indicates a nod to the roots of fashion designer Haman Alimardani, who began his promising career in the field of graphic design. CMYK stands for the four basic colors of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (black), used in printing as the basis of all colors. The shoe will be produced in these four shades plus white – as the basic color of paper. „My shoes are to the world as paint is to a picture. I view myself not only as their designer, but also as the creator of a body which constantly rearranges itself from dancing atoms.“
Shoe
Ultra-supple, comfortable sock-like shoe, based on traditional dancers‘ shoes. Available in all colors, suitable as a leisure shoe and for going out.
Photography
Mierswa Kluska
CMYK Shoe by hamansutra
The hamansutra think tank now expands with the launch of hamansutra high top shoes
Form
The shoe, a unisex design, has an aesthetic form reminiscent of classical ballet and dance shoes. It is made from quality cowskin leather, with featherlight heel and toe caps that fit closely to the foot like rugged tailor-made socks. The broad lacing and thin sole provide the flexibility and freedom required for acting and dance, yet the special material of the sole ensures that the shoe is suitable for all terrains and provides sufficient protection to prevent foot deformation in everyday wear.
Name
The name indicates a nod to the roots of fashion designer Haman Alimardani, who began his promising career in the field of graphic design. CMYK stands for the four basic colors of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (black), used in printing as the basis of all colors. The shoe will be produced in these four shades plus white – as the basic color of paper. „My shoes are to the world as paint is to a picture. I view myself not only as their designer, but also as the creator of a body which constantly rearranges itself from dancing atoms.“
Shoe
Ultra-supple, comfortable sock-like shoe, based on traditional dancers‘ shoes. Available in all colors, suitable as a leisure shoe and for going out.
Photography
Mierswa Kluska
CMYK BY HAMANSUTRA 2ND EDITION
LOVELETTER
the hamansutra think tank now expands with the launch of hamansutra high top shoes, designed to be independent of fashion seasons. They are timeless. creator haman alimardani is a fashion designer, graphic artist and dj. this unisex shoe in quality leather features a supple, ultra-comfortable design modeled on classical ballet and dance shoes and fitting as flexibly as a sock — yet the CMYK is also rugged enough for everyday wear. the CMYK is a go-anywhere shoe that takes you from dance studio or stage to club and city. hamansutra’s message is „My shoes are to the world as paint is to a picture.“
created with love from new york city, manufactured in brazil.
© 100% hamansutra
Photography
Andrew Williams
LOVELETTER
the hamansutra think tank now expands with the launch of hamansutra high top shoes, designed to be independent of fashion seasons. They are timeless. creator haman alimardani is a fashion designer, graphic artist and dj. this unisex shoe in quality leather features a supple, ultra-comfortable design modeled on classical ballet and dance shoes and fitting as flexibly as a sock — yet the CMYK is also rugged enough for everyday wear. the CMYK is a go-anywhere shoe that takes you from dance studio or stage to club and city. hamansutra’s message is „My shoes are to the world as paint is to a picture.“
created with love from new york city, manufactured in brazil.
© 100% hamansutra
Photography
Andrew Williams
CMYK BY HAMANSUTRA 1st EDITION
hamansutra’s first shoe range CMYK launches globally in spring/summer 2011/2012. creator haman alimardani is a new york-based avantgarde fashion designer, graphic artist and internationally acclaimed dj. CMYK stands for the four basic print and graphic colors of cyan, magenta, yellow and key (black), complemented by versatile white. this unisex shoe in quality leather features a supple, ultra-comfortable design modeled on classical ballet and dance shoes and fitting as flexibly as a sock — yet the CMYK is also rugged enough for everyday wear. unique laces tipped with stereo mini-jacks reference hamansutra’s hallmark: a communication-based fusion of fashion and music. the CMYK is a go- anywhere shoe that takes you from dance studio or stage to club and city.
hamansutra’s message is “my shoes are to the world as paint is to a picture.”
»created with love from new york city, manufactured in brazil.«
hamansutra’s first shoe range CMYK launches globally in spring/summer 2011/2012. creator haman alimardani is a new york-based avantgarde fashion designer, graphic artist and internationally acclaimed dj. CMYK stands for the four basic print and graphic colors of cyan, magenta, yellow and key (black), complemented by versatile white. this unisex shoe in quality leather features a supple, ultra-comfortable design modeled on classical ballet and dance shoes and fitting as flexibly as a sock — yet the CMYK is also rugged enough for everyday wear. unique laces tipped with stereo mini-jacks reference hamansutra’s hallmark: a communication-based fusion of fashion and music. the CMYK is a go- anywhere shoe that takes you from dance studio or stage to club and city.
hamansutra’s message is “my shoes are to the world as paint is to a picture.”
»created with love from new york city, manufactured in brazil.«
MODELISM III
MADE WITH PANIK IN NEW YORK DIZZY
A shoot that turns the spotlight on a fashion designer and photographer on the streets of New York.
*This shoot was made with love using analog photography and is not sponsored, endorsed or otherwise approved by the Cazal eyewear company or his estate.
CREDITS
Photography
Andrew Williams
Fashion
CMYK Shoes by hamansutra . Denim by hamansutra . Cazal eyewear
Street Cast
Edwin Bethea . Erin Gross . Maddie James . James Gripper . Elijah Pryor . Mike Manolo
Ford Models
Austin Szalkowski
All reproduction in any form and to any extent requires express prior written permission.
© 100% hamansutra
New York 2014
MADE WITH PANIK IN NEW YORK DIZZY
A shoot that turns the spotlight on a fashion designer and photographer on the streets of New York.
*This shoot was made with love using analog photography and is not sponsored, endorsed or otherwise approved by the Cazal eyewear company or his estate.
CREDITS
Photography
Andrew Williams
Fashion
CMYK Shoes by hamansutra . Denim by hamansutra . Cazal eyewear
Street Cast
Edwin Bethea . Erin Gross . Maddie James . James Gripper . Elijah Pryor . Mike Manolo
Ford Models
Austin Szalkowski
All reproduction in any form and to any extent requires express prior written permission.
© 100% hamansutra
New York 2014
MODELISM II
MADE WITH PANIK IN NEW YORK DIZZY
“I was sitting on the corner just a wasting my time, When I realized I was the king of the style”
A shoot that turns the spotlight on a fashion designer and photographer on the streets of New York. hamansutra reports on what he’s seen on the streets of New York, going up to people and giving them an on-the-spot cutting edge style boost.
Whatever they were wearing, styling tips like CMYK Shoes, hamansutra Denim pants and jackets and Cazal* eyewear gave them the feeling of being inside the heartbeat of the city. No more experiments, no more phases – time to be serious and get down to work.
*This shoot was made with love using analog photography and is not sponsored, endorsed or otherwise approved by the Cazal eyewear company or his estate.
CREDITS
Photography
Andrew Williams
Fashion
CMYK Shoes by hamansutra . Denim by hamansutra . Cazal eyewear
Street Cast
Maddie James . Elijah Pryor . Mike Manolo
Ford Models
Austin Szalkowski
All reproduction in any form and to any extent requires express prior written permission.
© 100% hamansutra
New York 2013
MADE WITH PANIK IN NEW YORK DIZZY
“I was sitting on the corner just a wasting my time, When I realized I was the king of the style”
A shoot that turns the spotlight on a fashion designer and photographer on the streets of New York. hamansutra reports on what he’s seen on the streets of New York, going up to people and giving them an on-the-spot cutting edge style boost.
Whatever they were wearing, styling tips like CMYK Shoes, hamansutra Denim pants and jackets and Cazal* eyewear gave them the feeling of being inside the heartbeat of the city. No more experiments, no more phases – time to be serious and get down to work.
*This shoot was made with love using analog photography and is not sponsored, endorsed or otherwise approved by the Cazal eyewear company or his estate.
CREDITS
Photography
Andrew Williams
Fashion
CMYK Shoes by hamansutra . Denim by hamansutra . Cazal eyewear
Street Cast
Maddie James . Elijah Pryor . Mike Manolo
Ford Models
Austin Szalkowski
All reproduction in any form and to any extent requires express prior written permission.
© 100% hamansutra
New York 2013
CAZAL 951 . MEMORY OF CARI ZALLONI
CAZAL 951 . IN MEMORY OF CARI ZALLONI . 5TH REMEMBRANCE YEAR
In 2013 a presentation with eyewear designers was planned in New York and because I was working with Cazal as creative partner and in Special Marketing and Sales at the time, I was asked to redesign the Cazal 951. I had always wanted to continue updating the design of the Cazal 951 – it’s so much more than eyewear, and I’m familiar in depth with all of the details and all the sources of inspiration that Cari Zalloni had drawn on. When I presented my designs and ideas to the then owner of Cazal in Passau, Germany, he had to laugh when he saw one of my ideas; he recalled Cari Zalloni coming up with exactly the same idea in the 80s and putting it on hold because it was too difficult to realize. He might also have been persuaded to leave it be, under the “no such thing as can’t” philosophy that rules among designers. And now it’s official: Cari, this one’s for you, 32 years on. This is your design, updated by me and implemented as a simulation. Rest in Paradise good old friend. (*1937-2012)
*This shoot was made with love and is not sponsored, endorsed or otherwise approved by the Cazal eyewear company or his estate.
CAZAL 951 . IN MEMORY OF CARI ZALLONI . 5TH REMEMBRANCE YEAR
In 2013 a presentation with eyewear designers was planned in New York and because I was working with Cazal as creative partner and in Special Marketing and Sales at the time, I was asked to redesign the Cazal 951. I had always wanted to continue updating the design of the Cazal 951 – it’s so much more than eyewear, and I’m familiar in depth with all of the details and all the sources of inspiration that Cari Zalloni had drawn on. When I presented my designs and ideas to the then owner of Cazal in Passau, Germany, he had to laugh when he saw one of my ideas; he recalled Cari Zalloni coming up with exactly the same idea in the 80s and putting it on hold because it was too difficult to realize. He might also have been persuaded to leave it be, under the “no such thing as can’t” philosophy that rules among designers. And now it’s official: Cari, this one’s for you, 32 years on. This is your design, updated by me and implemented as a simulation. Rest in Paradise good old friend. (*1937-2012)
*This shoot was made with love and is not sponsored, endorsed or otherwise approved by the Cazal eyewear company or his estate.
HOMAGE TO CARI ZALLONI . NYC
New York November 21st, 2010
Pablo’s Birthday Gallery was pleased to present the New York debut of hamansutra’s CAZAL Sunglasses Project.
Foreword by Cari Zalloni
(Austria, Kleinstuebing, Tuesday October 26 2010)
The project “Homage to Cari Zalloni” arose from hamansutra’s passion for CAZAL products, which he collects. In the late eighties Cari Zalloni (head designer of CAZAL) created two sunglasses styles that changed the hiphop community. Denis Pernath and hamansutra present Cazal portraits and collages. London, 2003.
LINK
vimeo.com/17459381
MUSIC
Harlem Nights
NO SUPPORT
MEMORY OF CARI ZALLONI . BORN 1937 DIED 2012 . REST IN LOVE PEACE AND SOUL
CAZAL . eyewear . face . a design symbiosis
Friend, Partner, Mentor, Visionary and Idol. “The world was not ready for the mind of Cari Zalloni”. As a community of Cazal collectors and wearers, we spent years contacting the CAZAL company, trying to get them to issue your Vintage series – a pioneering idea in the late 1990s. We were laughed at, ignored, not taken seriously, while your eyewear landed with the wrong people – the wrong models, the wrong tasteless ad agencies…
Quote from Cari Zalloni’s Foreword
“hiding eyes behind dark glasses is a way of saying “look at me,” expressing the precise opposite of the action, and successful sun eyewear has a function which extends far beyond mere eye protection. for me, the eyewear market in the USA is and always has been my special market.”
As the saying goes, the prophet is without honor in his own country. Wake up, Germany! I’m happy that I could add some honor by staging a homage to you in New York City, with a foreword written by you that I waited years to get. Not an easy undertaking, but a very valuable one. We miss you, dear Cari. We had such plans. But we’ll continue to honor your work.
Cari Zalloni was an eyewear designer of outstanding reputation. His Cazal sunglasses – a name derived by combining the first syllables of his first and last names – are characterized by aggressive styling, unique detailing and unparalleled craftsmanship and express his uncompromising design attitude.
He says, “A designer eyewear line that pleases everyone is unlikely to inspire. Good design must be thought-provoking.”
Cazal eyewear
Today the eyewear and sun eyewear designed by Cari Zalloni is a success story spanning 40 years and acclaimed all over the world Cazal eyewear is associated with old school hiphop, graffiti, breakdance, DJs, record collectors and a host of other personalities like EGYPTIAN LOVER, MICHAEL JACKSON, RUN DMC, MELANIE GRIFFITH, RODNEY O & JOE COOLEY, ELVIS PRESLEY, BARRY NEWMAN, STEVIE WONDER, FAT BOYS, MIKE TYSON, GWEN STEFANI and JAY Z.
New York November 21st, 2010
Pablo’s Birthday Gallery was pleased to present the New York debut of hamansutra’s CAZAL Sunglasses Project.
Foreword by Cari Zalloni
(Austria, Kleinstuebing, Tuesday October 26 2010)
The project “Homage to Cari Zalloni” arose from hamansutra’s passion for CAZAL products, which he collects. In the late eighties Cari Zalloni (head designer of CAZAL) created two sunglasses styles that changed the hiphop community. Denis Pernath and hamansutra present Cazal portraits and collages. London, 2003.
LINK
vimeo.com/17459381
MUSIC
Harlem Nights
NO SUPPORT
MEMORY OF CARI ZALLONI . BORN 1937 DIED 2012 . REST IN LOVE PEACE AND SOUL
CAZAL . eyewear . face . a design symbiosis
Friend, Partner, Mentor, Visionary and Idol. “The world was not ready for the mind of Cari Zalloni”. As a community of Cazal collectors and wearers, we spent years contacting the CAZAL company, trying to get them to issue your Vintage series – a pioneering idea in the late 1990s. We were laughed at, ignored, not taken seriously, while your eyewear landed with the wrong people – the wrong models, the wrong tasteless ad agencies…
Quote from Cari Zalloni’s Foreword
“hiding eyes behind dark glasses is a way of saying “look at me,” expressing the precise opposite of the action, and successful sun eyewear has a function which extends far beyond mere eye protection. for me, the eyewear market in the USA is and always has been my special market.”
As the saying goes, the prophet is without honor in his own country. Wake up, Germany! I’m happy that I could add some honor by staging a homage to you in New York City, with a foreword written by you that I waited years to get. Not an easy undertaking, but a very valuable one. We miss you, dear Cari. We had such plans. But we’ll continue to honor your work.
Cari Zalloni was an eyewear designer of outstanding reputation. His Cazal sunglasses – a name derived by combining the first syllables of his first and last names – are characterized by aggressive styling, unique detailing and unparalleled craftsmanship and express his uncompromising design attitude.
He says, “A designer eyewear line that pleases everyone is unlikely to inspire. Good design must be thought-provoking.”
Cazal eyewear
Today the eyewear and sun eyewear designed by Cari Zalloni is a success story spanning 40 years and acclaimed all over the world Cazal eyewear is associated with old school hiphop, graffiti, breakdance, DJs, record collectors and a host of other personalities like EGYPTIAN LOVER, MICHAEL JACKSON, RUN DMC, MELANIE GRIFFITH, RODNEY O & JOE COOLEY, ELVIS PRESLEY, BARRY NEWMAN, STEVIE WONDER, FAT BOYS, MIKE TYSON, GWEN STEFANI and JAY Z.
CASH CLIP CAP . No risk nothing new
You buy jewelry with money – and I turn money into jewelry.
Interesting encounters in NYC when I took to the streets with my wad of notes on my cap. Some people laughed out loud, some people on Broadway asked if they could take my picture, some just took the picture without asking. The paparazzi effect! And the hard side of street life in the US – all the homeless and crashed-and-burned veterans out begging. I presented money as jewelry, an odd concept for these fragile existences. “Spare change, homie? God bless, but hold on!?! You have some money on your cap!” Look at all the people loaded with silver jewelry, antlers, headphones, all that stuff. Incredible how people run around with blinkers and my idea is suddenly regarded as unusual, weird or strange. NYC is conservative too.
No risk, nothing new. May I introduce: Cash Clip for caps.
© 2017 HAMANSUTRA, LLC
NEW YORK . MUNICH
You buy jewelry with money – and I turn money into jewelry.
Interesting encounters in NYC when I took to the streets with my wad of notes on my cap. Some people laughed out loud, some people on Broadway asked if they could take my picture, some just took the picture without asking. The paparazzi effect! And the hard side of street life in the US – all the homeless and crashed-and-burned veterans out begging. I presented money as jewelry, an odd concept for these fragile existences. “Spare change, homie? God bless, but hold on!?! You have some money on your cap!” Look at all the people loaded with silver jewelry, antlers, headphones, all that stuff. Incredible how people run around with blinkers and my idea is suddenly regarded as unusual, weird or strange. NYC is conservative too.
No risk, nothing new. May I introduce: Cash Clip for caps.
© 2017 HAMANSUTRA, LLC
NEW YORK . MUNICH
HAMANSUTRA PENHOLDER CAP
Let me introduce my latest accessory.
Join the idea of wearing a cap with a penholder! I’m always travelling and noting ideas, so it’s great to have a pen handy at all times. Take note – as long as you keep hacking away at your smartphones, nothing will come of it. Keep romance alive and start writing your name in graffiti on the wall.
Let me introduce my latest accessory.
Join the idea of wearing a cap with a penholder! I’m always travelling and noting ideas, so it’s great to have a pen handy at all times. Take note – as long as you keep hacking away at your smartphones, nothing will come of it. Keep romance alive and start writing your name in graffiti on the wall.
A TRIBUTE TO KRAFTWERK
“A Tribute to Kraftwerk – Suits by hamansutra”
We are proud to present the 2012 launch of our menswear line “suits by hamansutra“ with visible silver magnet button. The suits by hamansutra are “A Tribute to Kraftwerk”
Created and manufactured with love in New York City.
Note
hamansutra cut his teeth in military tailoring – and has the chops to incorporate these elements into his suits.
Delivery
Pre-order 2-3 weeks
hamansutra creations are personally tailored. For this reason, please allow a minimum of two weeks for production and delivery.
The pioneering electronic music band KRAFTWERK
kraftwerk.com
Release Date
April 10th, 2012
Many memories. Another world. Another time.
Over the last quarter-century they’ve worked at the famous Kling Klang Studio in various ways – sometimes by daylight, sometimes by night. From composition and design to absolute silence, they’ve always kept the golden thread firmly in their hands. “The Man Machine” aka Ralf Huetter, Karl Bartos, Wolfgang Fluer and Florian Schneider.
“A Tribute to Kraftwerk – Suits by hamansutra”
We are proud to present the 2012 launch of our menswear line “suits by hamansutra“ with visible silver magnet button. The suits by hamansutra are “A Tribute to Kraftwerk”
Created and manufactured with love in New York City.
Note
hamansutra cut his teeth in military tailoring – and has the chops to incorporate these elements into his suits.
Delivery
Pre-order 2-3 weeks
hamansutra creations are personally tailored. For this reason, please allow a minimum of two weeks for production and delivery.
The pioneering electronic music band KRAFTWERK
kraftwerk.com
Release Date
April 10th, 2012
Many memories. Another world. Another time.
Over the last quarter-century they’ve worked at the famous Kling Klang Studio in various ways – sometimes by daylight, sometimes by night. From composition and design to absolute silence, they’ve always kept the golden thread firmly in their hands. “The Man Machine” aka Ralf Huetter, Karl Bartos, Wolfgang Fluer and Florian Schneider.
VIRGIN BY HAMANSUTRA
Virgin – untouched clothing by hamansutra
Virgin. The first shirt waiting to be deflowered by its owner. It has been cunningly designed without a neck hole to put you in control of every cut. Don’t be shy. Get out your scissors and get to work.
Pattern
The shirt has only two seams and two darts. It is designed to feel like a second skin.
Men’s Shirt
Soft, supple short-sleeved shirt in 100% quality soft cotton. No neck hole.
Women’s Shirt
Soft, supple short-sleeved shirt in 100% quality soft cotton. No neck hole.
Colour
White
Fabric
100% cotton
Care instructions
Washable at 95 C . Can be bleached . Tumble dry at level 1 . Warm, not hot iron . Do not dry clean
COLOPHON
Fashion · hamansutra
Creative Director · Corinna Falusi
Art Director · Maite Albuquerque
Copywriter · Justin Via
Photographer · Charles Williamson
Make-Up · Joel Angel
Models · Marie LeClair · Alex Lugosi · Julia Johnson · Erin Gross · Lenka Dayrit · Samuel Sorrels
IT · Mr Y
English translation . Alison Moffat
Virgin – untouched clothing by hamansutra
Virgin. The first shirt waiting to be deflowered by its owner. It has been cunningly designed without a neck hole to put you in control of every cut. Don’t be shy. Get out your scissors and get to work.
Pattern
The shirt has only two seams and two darts. It is designed to feel like a second skin.
Men’s Shirt
Soft, supple short-sleeved shirt in 100% quality soft cotton. No neck hole.
Women’s Shirt
Soft, supple short-sleeved shirt in 100% quality soft cotton. No neck hole.
Colour
White
Fabric
100% cotton
Care instructions
Washable at 95 C . Can be bleached . Tumble dry at level 1 . Warm, not hot iron . Do not dry clean
COLOPHON
Fashion · hamansutra
Creative Director · Corinna Falusi
Art Director · Maite Albuquerque
Copywriter · Justin Via
Photographer · Charles Williamson
Make-Up · Joel Angel
Models · Marie LeClair · Alex Lugosi · Julia Johnson · Erin Gross · Lenka Dayrit · Samuel Sorrels
IT · Mr Y
English translation . Alison Moffat
ARTIFICIAL SKIN COLLECTION 2060
BUY lookbook at Printed Matter New York
195 Tenth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
LINK
printedmatter.org/catalog/27048
hamansutra presents unique custom accessories with Vertu – pioneering luxury mobile phones. Full-body overalls made from stretch and stocking fabrics symbolize an artificial second skin. The mobile phones represent the chips of the future, transplanted the skin. The idea behind the designs: today’s ultimate transparency as everything we do is observed and documented CCTV, Internet sites, Google…
Giving birth in a matter of seconds thanks to a system of zippers; disco balls modeled as gigantic nipples, a Russian woman soldier serving for Germany, a shoe with integrated compass that shows you the way as you walk it …
I want my designs to be people – not just sketches. Movies that combine fantasy with practical guidelines for creating change.
Copyright hamansutra New York 2010
All rights reserved
About Vertu
Vertu is a British-based manufacturer and retailer of luxury mobile phones.
The company is an independently run, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Finnish mobile phone manufacturer Nokia.
BUY lookbook at Printed Matter New York
195 Tenth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
LINK
printedmatter.org/catalog/27048
hamansutra presents unique custom accessories with Vertu – pioneering luxury mobile phones. Full-body overalls made from stretch and stocking fabrics symbolize an artificial second skin. The mobile phones represent the chips of the future, transplanted the skin. The idea behind the designs: today’s ultimate transparency as everything we do is observed and documented CCTV, Internet sites, Google…
Giving birth in a matter of seconds thanks to a system of zippers; disco balls modeled as gigantic nipples, a Russian woman soldier serving for Germany, a shoe with integrated compass that shows you the way as you walk it …
I want my designs to be people – not just sketches. Movies that combine fantasy with practical guidelines for creating change.
Copyright hamansutra New York 2010
All rights reserved
About Vertu
Vertu is a British-based manufacturer and retailer of luxury mobile phones.
The company is an independently run, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Finnish mobile phone manufacturer Nokia.
OVERALL UNIFORMS
An overall is something inseparable, as the name implies – the upper and lower body are welded together. There’s nothing that feels more human.
Note
hamansutra cut his teeth in military tailoring – and has the chops to incorporate these elements into his costumes.
Created with love in New York City – manufactured in Germany.
An overall is something inseparable, as the name implies – the upper and lower body are welded together. There’s nothing that feels more human.
Note
hamansutra cut his teeth in military tailoring – and has the chops to incorporate these elements into his costumes.
Created with love in New York City – manufactured in Germany.
SONIQUE . COSTUME DESIGN
Costume design for a video by singer Sonique, in cooperation with Design Liga Munich “Another World”, Cosmo Records Munich got awarded twice. The IF communication design award 2005 – GOLD and the animago award 2005 – SILVER.
Costume design for a video by singer Sonique, in cooperation with Design Liga Munich “Another World”, Cosmo Records Munich got awarded twice. The IF communication design award 2005 – GOLD and the animago award 2005 – SILVER.