Sabina Crisitello Sabina Crisitello | December 8, 2022 | Style,
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Atlanta, it's time to meet the hottest designer in town. We sat down with Michael Toache (@TOE _ WATCH _ AY), the brain power behind luxury menswear brand LXXV, to talk everything from favorite collections to upcoming trends—Here's the inside scoop.
LXXV black double-breasted suit, also available in Bone, Sage and brown PHOTO BY SCARLETT FULBRIGHT
Where did the inspiration behind LXXV come from?
LXXV draws inspiration from many disciplines of art and design. Fine arts and culture reveal color, material, philosophy and design process. LXXV is inspired by an interpretation of life as a collection of experiences. A world of phenomena influences the expression of emotions and animates a perspective to propel new creations.
You’ve talked about how your background in architecture often inspires your designs. How can this be seen in your latest collection?
Architecture is a discipline that shapes the way you think down to a foundational level. Iterative processes and critical thinking bring a larger picture of concept to design. Gestures, figures, geometry, scale and proportion, experience and much more can serve as tools to manipulate fabric and form a narrative. Architecture belongs to the idea of design; the principles of design are a part of everything we do and everything we create.
How would you describe the role of photography and aesthetics in LXXV campaigns?
Photography is very important to the storytelling of LXXV. The relationship of our collections to the way it is perceived is a connection from the world that LXXV builds to reality. LXXV pushes to form a perspective of all the senses, like smells and tastes and senses of light and shadow, to create perfectly developed aesthetics unique to the brand. Each collection tells a story and establishes a strong work of art to encompass the true intended feeling. The way the pieces and people are captured helps to build this world, and attention to every detail composes a crafted image.
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What is your favorite piece from the latest collection?
The black suit stands as a staple piece to the LXXV collection and every man’s wardrobe. With fine attention to detail and measurements, this atelier suit is a powerful look that sits humbly in a room.
What has been your biggest career highlight so far?
LXXV debuted their fall/winter collection in the official Atlanta Fashion Week on Oct. 8, 2022. This was the first-ever runway show for LXXV and the opportunity presented a platform to create a personal experience for all the guests to see the tailoring, quality and details that LXXV offers. Having control of the environment allowed me to utilize the atmosphere to better showcase my designs in-person.
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What are LXXV’s plans for the future?
LXXV plans to create a community of craftsmen and give the power of personal expression to everybody. We aim to spread the influence of quality design to establish a new standard of individuality. The goal remains to strengthen execution and progress toward accurate representations of the ideas that come from LXXV.
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