“The Art of DE” by Adrien Sauvage

Wednesday 22nd September - Adrien Sauvage premiered his first short film 'The Art of DE' at LFW SS11's Menswear Day.

“Here is the designer. Here is Adrien Sauvage. He is twenty-seven years of age. Currently
he is retired, the art of DE allowing him the leisure of never having to wake before twelve.”



The Art of DE
A Film By A. Sauvage
Narrated By Larry Lamb
Directed by: Adrien Sauvage, Jon Clements, Chris Gaunt
Written By Adrien Sauvage & Madeleine Morlet
Courtesy Starworks London.

A. Sauvage This Is Not a Suit—Collection 000—1-000—11

— 2 button country blazer in blue or plum Prince of Wales flannel check
— 3 piece country suit in grey Prince of Wales check
— Double breasted sports jacket in forest green wool or navy/brown two-tone
— Double-breasted lounge suit in dark brown or dark grey flannel
— 2 button city suit in blue or grey pinhead wool
— 2 button evening suit in midnight blue or dark grey mohair

— Corduroy trousers in electric blue, plum, warm grey, forest green, burnt orange.
— Slim straight-leg trousers in heavy winter cotton

— Scallop-collared shirts with front placket and double cuff
— Button-down shirt in jean
— Plain shirt with no placket and single cuff

— All suits have rope shoulders, working horn buttons, double vents, and are of slim body and shorter length, with com fortable volume in the slightly-shorter sleeves.
— Lapels plunge to a low V to give elegant lines and to highlight the tailoring shape.
— The suits are actively designed for specific occasions: the city suit is for day, the evening suit for night.

Biography
Adrien Sauvage is a young British man with a wealth of experience. Born on May 30, 1983, Adrien’s deep knowledge of menswear comes from creating the wardrobes for many international gentleman of great standing. First working with them as a stylist, Adrien soon moved into designing clothes for his clients when he realised their sartorial needs were not being met. From this, it was clear that a new proposition in menswear was in order.

Debuting this season, his brand A.Sauvage will work on the same principle, perfecting cut, concentrating on fit, and adding pieces to the range as season and need demands. Adrien Sauvage splits his time between Berlin and London, and has interest in art and the visual image that extends beyond the realm of fashion. Adrien Sauvage does exist.


See the collection here.

Photo Copyright A. Sauvage, Courtesy Starworks London.

This Is Not A Suit—‘Captains’ and locals ‘Natives’ by A. Sauvage

Several weeks ago, I posted article on British designer Adrien Sauvage, who launched a case study called “This is Not a Suit.”

Born in 1983, Adrien has obtained much experience in fashioning wardrobes for prominent gentlemen around the world.

Working first as a stylist, Adrien begin designing out of the realization that his client’s sartorial needs were going unsatisfied.

Adrien currently divides his time between London and Berlin and his interests between art and visual image, all the while devoting his time to the perfect cuts and fits in menswear.

In Adrien’s study “This is Not a Suit,” he continues to explore the internal and external influences on individualism.

He photographs assorted personalities wearing A. Sauvage suits, , such as ‘Captains’ and locals ‘Natives’ in their own environment.


Photos Courtesy Starworks Group, Copyright A. Sauvage.

This Is Not A Suit—Natives, LA by A. Sauvage

What does the word “suit” mean to you? What type of rapport do you have with a suit? When you choose a suit, do you seek formality or do you throw in a personal twist?

These are some of the questions that Adrien Sauvage sets out to answer in his case study: This Is Not A Suit.

In his investigation, Adrien allows the subjects to select from his first collection any suit items, which they wear in the context of their life, whether skateboarding, surfing, playing basketball, and so forth.

Suit “unfriendly” for obvious reasons, Venice Beach of Los Angeles was the location of choice where Adrien conducted his study on the “Natives.”



Photo & slideshow Copyright A. Sauvage.