Volume I follows the journey of a serviceman based in the pacific theatre in WW2, and his integration back into civilian life post war. From wartime utility, durability, and function to the return home with a taste of the world and seeking thrills, the collection reflects garments that this serviceman may have picked up along the way in his journey.
Volume II looks to the sun soaked beaches of southern California and the coastal landscapes of the Hawaiian isles. This concise collection references surf culture and the optimistic lifestyle of the 50’s and 60’s. Pulling from rare originals in the Darte archive, we have hand-drawn detailed and authentic fabric prints, manifested into beautiful rayon shirting. This collection is inspired by the innate desire in all of us to seek out an undiscovered paradise.
