Atelier de l’Armée Lookbook: From the Deep Blue Sea to the Middle East

Posted June 16, 2014

Amsterdam-based Atelier de l’Armée recently released their 2014 Spring/Summer lookbook.

Drawing inspiration from the deep blue of the sea and the mysteries of the Middle East, they create a juxtaposition that perfectly seats their products.

Atelier de l’Armée produce one of a kind, handcrafted items using a zero waste philosophy.

Deadstock fabrics and repurposed materials go together to create one off bags and accessories inspired by the functionality and durability of vintage workwear and military clothing.

The guys use well worn, well loved materials that show the life and times of the person who owned it. They believe that every stain, every repair adds to the uniqueness of the product.

Atelier de l’Armée combine these repurposed items with fresh, new materials. Whether it is natural leather or raw denim. The designs effortlessly combine the materials on hand to create something entirely unique.

Head over to their website to see the full range of their bags.

Alongside the bags you can peruse the wide range of vintage items for sale from which they clearly draw a lot of inspiration for their imagery as well as their products.

Accessories, Atelier de l'Armée, Non-denim garment

Matt Wilson

Before turning his attention toward clothing and fashion, Matt Wilson was a product designer. He witnessed first-hand the unethical manufacture of products designed and developed specifically for obsolescence and quickly recognised the inherent dangers of this attitude towards consumerism. A happy chance occurred when he discovered Raw Denim. Fascinated by the narrative contained in each garment, this newfound passion led him into a journey of discovery through the fashion and clothing industry. The qualities he found in a great pair of jeans he soon found in other garments, shoes and accessories. Up until February 2017, Matt was heavily involved with Selvedge Run, a trade show for menswear, shoes and accessories. A home for brands with a philosophy that aligned perfectly with his principles of craft and quality at the core of a good product. He now shares this passion the as the Editor of Rope Dye, an online men’s lifestyle magazine about the passion for well-crafted menswear as well as other cherished products and designs that baulk against today’s throw-away culture.