Check out the new Q&A Andrew did for UK Publication Stark Magazine
Thank you to @flarefashion for including looks from the Fall 2017 collection in their best looks round-up, from the TFI New Labels Competition!
Introducing the FALL 2017 women's collection, unveiled at the TFI Toronto Fashion Incubator #TFINewLabels competition, where Andrew Coimbra presented as a finalist.
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Thank you to the incredibly talented Hair and Make Up artists, the talented stylist Nadia Pizzimenti, the beautiful models, the esteemed judges on the panel: Suzanne Rogers, Susan Langdon, Suzanne Timmons, David Dixon, and Cameron Williamson, and the dedicated team at TFI.
Thank you to London-based Candid Magazine for including Andrew Coimbra in the list of Five Canadian Menswear Designers To Get On Your Radar!
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Inspired by the designer’s own experience as the son of immigrant parents, SS|17 is intended to be an exploration of maintaining identity while in new environments. Using immigration as a vessel, the idea of “being Canadian” while simultaneously being able to identify with and maintain the cultural elements familiar to Coimbra’s heritage, has been a challenge, but is illustrated in Coimbra’s most recent line. Much like the aesthetic of the Mediterranean, and Portuguese culture, the collection explores tension between minimalism and clean lines versus excessive, floral-like patterns. Coupled with the standardization and the feeling of humbled athleticism found in North American style, the tension finds layers within itself. Specifically, in the embroidered neoprene bomber jackets, denim baseball jersey and french terry sweatshirts with the use of Portuguese symbols like the rose, prevalent in traditional tapestry.
Photographer: Karl Simone Styling: Nadia Pizzimenti Grooming: Cody Moorefield Model: Ryan Hassaine (DNA Model Management)
Inspired by the designer’s own experience as the son of immigrant parents, SS|17 is intended to be an exploration of maintaining identity while in new environments. Using immigration as a vessel, the idea of "being Canadian" while simultaneously being able to identify with and maintain the cultural elements familiar to Coimbra’s heritage, has been a challenge, but is illustrated in Coimbra’s most recent line. Much like the aesthetic of the Mediterranean, and Portuguese culture, the collection explores tension between minimalism and clean lines versus excessive, floral-like patterns. Coupled with the standardization and the feeling of humbled athleticism found in North American style, the tension finds layers within itself. Specifically, in the embroidered neoprene bomber jackets, denim baseball jersey and french terry sweatshirts with the use of Portuguese symbols like the rose, prevalent in traditional tapestry. Photographer: Karl Simone Styling: Nadia Pizzimenti Grooming: Cody Moorefield Model: Ryan Hassaine (DNA Model Management)
THE FASHIONABLE ACTIVIST Find out how Andrew gets his inspiration for his collections, in the most recent write up and Q&A with Stephen-Thomas Maciejowski. Get to know the brand, and the man behind it!
New Article up on Mexican-based Y-Not Magazine with a Q&A with Designer/Creative Director Andrew Coimbra
The FW16 collection was recently featured by Complex Magazine
Fall/Winter 2016 collection, inspired by the oil spill off the coast of Vancouver, in 2015. The designer began thinking about the different forms of marine pollution and researching natural forms of defense for marine wildlife, in efforts of juxtaposing the two themes. This collection is a combination of his current aesthetic and bringing attention to a topic that needs to be put in the spotlight.
Oil printed fabrics, slick textures and aquatic pop-art-inspired embroidered embellishments were incorporated into several pieces in the line of contemporary sportswear with fine tailoring and on-trend prints. Photographer: Mckenzie James Grooming: Claudine Baltazar Model: Joe Moran (Lang Models)
Fall/Winter 2016 collection, inspired by the oil spill off the coast of Vancouver, in 2015. The designer began thinking about the different forms of marine pollution and researching natural forms of defense for marine wildlife, in efforts of juxtaposing the two themes. This collection is a combination of his current aesthetic and bringing attention to a topic that needs to be put in the spotlight.
Oil printed fabrics, slick textures and aquatic pop-art-inspired embroidered embellishments were incorporated into several pieces in the line of contemporary sportswear with fine tailoring and on-trend prints. Photographer: Mckenzie James Grooming: Claudine Baltazar Model: Joe Moran (Lang Models)
Fall/Winter 2016 collection, inspired by the oil spill off the coast of Vancouver, in 2015. The designer began thinking about the different forms of marine pollution and researching natural forms of defense for marine wildlife, in efforts of juxtaposing the two themes. This collection is a combination of his current aesthetic and bringing attention to a topic that needs to be put in the spotlight.
Oil printed fabrics, slick textures and aquatic pop-art-inspired embroidered embellishments were incorporated into several pieces in the line of contemporary sportswear with fine tailoring and on-trend prints. Photographer: Mckenzie James Grooming: Claudine Baltazar Model: Joe Moran (Lang Models)
Fall/Winter 2016 collection, inspired by the oil spill off the coast of Vancouver, in 2015. The designer began thinking about the different forms of marine pollution and researching natural forms of defense for marine wildlife, in efforts of juxtaposing the two themes. This collection is a combination of his current aesthetic and bringing attention to a topic that needs to be put in the spotlight.
Oil printed fabrics, slick textures and aquatic pop-art-inspired embroidered embellishments were incorporated into several pieces in the line of contemporary sportswear with fine tailoring and on-trend prints. Photographer: Mckenzie James Grooming: Claudine Baltazar Model: Joe Moran (Lang Models)
The #FW16 Collection Lookbook featured on @fuuuckingyoung <3
Quinn at @elitemodelmanagement wears pieces from the #SS16 collection (available online now) in the new issue ofTOM Magazine. Shot by Alex Evans, styled by Nelly Akbari
New feature in The Globe and Mail, showcasing the Paint stripe Bomber, Shirt, and Pleated Trouser from the #SS16 collection! http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/fashion-and-beauty/fashion/slouchy-and-sporty-mens-wear-is-finally-leaving-peacockingbehind/article28507987/