Makers

An Italian brand, the designer Ethel Lott studied fashion design and later deepened her expertise in design techniques and cultural aspects while teaching at IUAV University of Venice. The brand uses high-quality fabrics from the long-established textile manufacturer Lanificio Paoletti, crafting all items by hand. The designs emphasize tailoring and are created to complement the aesthetics of the wearer.

Founded in 1992 by Junko Jinushi and Kyoko Kato, the brand was named "ANTIPAST" with the aim of being like an appetizer that enhances styling and coordination. The brand offers original socks and accessories, focusing on the quality of materials and weaving techniques.

Knitwear designer Michel Bergamo and architect/photographer Cristina Zamagni collaborated to create the brand in 2000. Michel Bergamo (Lausanne, CH) is a fashion designer. He teaches Fashion Design at IUAV University in Venice. Cristina Zamagni (Rimini, I) is an architect and photographer. She teaches Fashion Design at IUAV University in Venice.　〈BOBOUTIC〉has been presented during Paris Fashion Week since 2001. Niccolò Magrelli (Rome, I) is a fashion designer. He joined〈BOBOUTIC〉 in 2012.

Introduced in Spring/Summer 2020, this brand is created by stylist Michio Hayashi. With the concept of "PART OF LANDSCAPE," which signifies that clothing is an integral part of the scenery, it offers gender-neutral items that allow for versatile styling.

A French brand by designer Gareth Casey. Each piece is carefully finished in Paris using unique dyeing and processing techniques. The garments have a distinctive presence and vintage feel, as if they have been lovingly worn and cherished from the start.

"Cherevichk ot Vichki" is an old Slavic, playful children's expression that means “Victoria's Shoes”. A shoe brand created by designer Victoria Andreieva. The design traces back memories of childhood spent in Lithuania during Soviet rule in the 1980s, and references those nostalgic feelings and children's shoes from that time. The exotic leather used is sourced from Asia and processed in Tuscany, Italy. The production process takes place in Victoria's atelier in London.

Debuting at the Milan Collection in 1997, this Italian brand is the creation of Daniela Gregis. Her collection is known for its use of comfortable fabrics and the skilled craftsmanship that brings each piece to life. The brand’s original designs, simple silhouettes, and vibrant colors make it stand out.

Diane de Clercq was born in Brussels, Belgium and moved to France at the age of six. When she was seventeen years old, she entered "l'Ecole des Arts Décoratifs" in Nice to master in painting. After her studies when she began to live in Italy, she met group of talented women with an enriched expertise for traditional knitwork in Umbria; This was the beginning of Diane’s career in knitwear. Her original collections never cease to portray her extravagant sense of colours and sensibility that roots in her background. At A&S we have introduced her collections for over ten years, including her exclusive pieces for A&S.

A hat brand created by designer Shino Nagumo. She spent her childhood in Germany, and after graduating from Joshibi Junior College of Art and Design, majoring in hat design at Bunka Fashion College. After working in a haute couture atelier creating custom-made and one-of-a-kind items, she established her own brand. She creates products that are made in Japan based on the concept of "classic and new harmony."

Started in 1995 as a knit accessory brand. All items are produced in the designer's homeland of Scotland.

A hat brand that integrates the essence of various eras with a distinctive viewpoint and sense of balance, emphasizing designs that enhance a complete look. Each item, produced with care by skilled craftsmen, excels in both quality and functionality due to its unique softness, adding a strong presence to even the simplest outfits.

Konrad Huber / After graduating from Parsons School of Design in New York, Huber started his career as an intern at the amazing and inspiring Geoffrey Beene Atelier under the guidance of the late Alber Elbaz. He worked as the assistant to the German designer, Wolfgang Joop, taking care of all products in his womenswear collections. After nearly 6 years in Hamburg, Huber became Head of Design / Womenswear at the luxury Sônia Bogner line. Huber started KONRAD during lockdown with the idea of creating a small collection that is written in his own language, created from the heart and hand.

A shoe brand by Yuka Murase, a Japanese designer based in Italy. The "authentic modern" shoes made at the long-established Enzo Bonafè factory specializing in men's shoes in Bologna offer the unique taste and comfort of being handmade.

Established in Paris in 1924, this esteemed glove brand continues to thrive as a family business, inheriting craftsmanship through generations while creating comfortable and luxurious gloves. Renowned as one of France’s finest, the brand's quality is acknowledged globally, having produced for leading luxury maisons.

Larz Harry and Aida Kim founded their brand in 2015 with the desire to create product-centered clothing. Drawing inspiration from their home in Australia, they focus on developing only items they genuinely wish to create. They are committed to working with shops that understand their brand philosophy, and A&S has been offering their collections at &SHOP since their first season in 2016 Autumn/Winter.

A bespoke shoe brand based in Ginza. Designer Shoji Kawaguchi is a shoe craftsman who has been active at venerable British bespoke shoe makers such as Foster & Son and Edward Green, and is highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally. A&S is offering semi-custom ready-to-wear women's shoes as a first for MARQUESS.

The leather collection presented by Chilean-born Miguel Muñoz Wilson reflects his artistic journey. After studying fine arts and sculpture in Madrid, he initially worked as a sculptor before transitioning to fashion design. His background as a sculptor significantly influences his approach to product design. Each item, resembling a sculptural object, is crafted from high-quality materials using unique techniques, becoming more comfortable and familiar with use.

Creative director and designer Nanna Pause majored in fashion design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium. She is known for her work on Li Edelkoort's renowned trend book and has experience in fabric research and development for menswear at Louis Vuitton. Additionally, she served as the creative director at Mantero Seta, a leading supplier in the luxury market, and oversaw textile accessories at Christian Dior Couture. In July 2018, she launched her own eponymous brand.

NOWHOW is a brand established in 2021 by a designer with a background in stage choreography and a leather craftsman specializing in shoe repair, both operating out of Berlin. The name is a fusion of "now," indicating the present, and "how," derived from their core concept of "how to excel in the present moment." Leveraging the artisan’s repair expertise, they emphasize the value of maintaining high-quality items over time and suggest designs that do not utilize ready-made buckles, suitable for anyone, regardless of gender or age.

Established in India in 1996, "asiam studio" has established itself as a design & skill led studio, developing and producing high quality textile products in a manner that is sensitive to people and the environment. "r a s a i" is their line of clothing & home items, re-launched in 2018, and its name is inspired by soft hand-stitched bed-quilt treasured in India during winter months. "r a s a i" embrace the quilt’s often reversible nature and the possibilities it holds for all ages, sizes, genders and cultures, and hopes to create products which will weather gracefully over time. Arts & Science presents various pieces from "r a s a i" in a seasonless cycle.

The brand was established in 2018 by designer Leander Angerer, who was born and raised in the Bavarian Alps of southern Germany, the son of an artist and a potter. He studied product design at university and later completed a master’s degree in industrial design at Central Saint Martins in London. With an atelier and residence in the Bavarian Alps, he focuses on all processes of design, development, and production. By staying attuned to contemporary trends while pursuing originality, he expresses a unique philosophy that can only be achieved through completely handmade production. He creates products with integrity.

Established in 1999, this French brand is renowned for its dedication to meticulous craftsmanship. Utilizing intricate artisanal techniques, each piece represents a luxurious creation crafted over time with painstaking attention to detail to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

A shoe brand originating from Sweden. They restarted production at a factory in Slovakia that was once home to many military training shoe manufacturers in the 1950s. The shoes are made using the original manufacturing machines and processes, featuring a classic form and simple design. Since 2014, A&S has been continuously offering collaborative items.

Fashion designer from France. For more than a dozen years he gained experience with prominent brands in France, Italy and America, and in 1989 he founded his own brand in Milan. He has a reputation for draping and tailoring using reliable techniques backed by his experience.

A German-based fashion accessory brand run by two women.

Toogood is a London-based design studio established in 2008 by Faye Toogood. Her practice encompasses interior design, homewares, fine art and fashion. The Toogood fashion collection was co-founded by Faye and her sister Erica Toogood in 2013. Together they create clothes that are both practical and sculptural for men and women of all ages. The clothing is instilled with the unmistakable spirit of both sisters: Faye’s preoccupation with materiality and Erica’s audacious shape-making. At A&S we have collaborated with Toogood on installations in our stores, and every season we present their new collections.

Born in 1997 in Stockholm, Sweden, and brought up in Lausanne, Switzerland, William Oweson is a philosopher, writer, poet, figurative painter and clothes-maker whose work sees itself founded upon late stoic philosophy, yet further refined into a form of courtly detachment, tending towards the creation of an existential aesthetic system. Having studied at the École de la Chambre Syndical de la Couture Parisienne, graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2022 with a Bachelor in Fine Art, he currently resides and bases his creative activity in Tokyo, Japan.

A knit accessory brand by German designer Anne Schramm. All items are handmade exclusively by her and her close relatives.

Based in the Kashmir region, Shaw blends traditional techniques with modern designs to create a diverse range of items, from fabrics and accessories to furniture. With a legacy spanning five generations, Shaw is committed to preserving and passing on traditional craft techniques. Shaw’s stoles, in particular, are celebrated worldwide for their elegant and exquisite designs.

Born in 1971 to an Italian father and Swedish mother, Marco Zanini was raised in Milan. In 2009, he became the head of the prêt-à-porter collection at ROCHAS, and in 2013, he took on the role of Creative Director at Schiaparelli. His varied career includes a collaboration with Santoni in 2017, and in 2018, he launched his independent eponymous brand. In 2022, we embarked on the ZANINI with A&S venture.