[DESIGNERS] TRIMAPEE

Trimäpee- say; (Trim – mar – pea)

Trimäpee is Mario-Luca Carlucci and Peter Strateas. Carlucci and Strateas were born 1985 and 1984 in Melbourne, Australia. After studying Industrial Design and Communication Design respectively in 2005, they pair collaborated on a number of private commissioned based art-works, mainly in sculpture. In a sudden change of profession, the pair were guided by their intrigue and exploration of sculpture and the human form, and became self-trained menswear designers, effectively launching the Trimäpee label 2006.

4 years on, and Trimäpee now have extended what was only a small menswear collection, to a full ready-to-wear men’s and women’s range, offering accessories, hand-made shoes, bags and eyewear. Now with their second store launched in 2009, Trimäpee have become an established brand within the Australian fashion community.

Despite the craftsmanship and fine tailored aspect of each Trimäpee garment, the physical product is not the driving force behind the label. To create moods, to become a storyteller and to bring an idea to life is more important. Unique collections with conceptual themes make each Trimäpee garment a product of character expression, rather than the attempt of mimicking mainstream fashion. With thematic and historical influences, Trimäpee aims to transform the humble wardrobe into a means of expression. This multifaceted brand is fused together by music, art, images, performance and words. Inspiration is not only drawn from tales of the past, however by events from day to day activities, to the intimate and private details of the designers lives. This, combined with the labels dark and moody underlying aesthetic, creates collections not only with depth and purpose, however invites you into the minds and worlds of the story-tellers themselves. Trimäpee is inspired and designed for the confident outsiders, who seek uniqueness and individuality and breaks the mould of the mundane.

The symbol of the “Arlecchino” is the essence of the Trimäpee brand. Arlecchino (the Joker or Harlequin) represents the outsider; one who does not conform to any suite, yet stands alone. Arlecchino is mischievous, yet always creates a challenge. He is ambivalent, neither good nor evil, but a leader in his own right, breaking the mould for others following his path.

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