Meanswhile
Meanswhile
Since clothes are worn daily, they are not costumes but tools.
Tools accompany human activities, and design exists to make those tools more functional.
Each time a tool becomes part of daily life, the user's style is established.
That style is what fashion should be.
McQ by Alexander McQueen
McQ by Alexander McQueen
McQ by Alexander McQueen was a diffusion line launched in 2006 by the British luxury fashion house Alexander McQueen. The line aimed to offer a more accessible entry point into the brand's avant-garde aesthetic, targeting a younger, fashion-forward audience.
MCM
MCM
Founded during the Golden Age of Munich – an era of bright lights, jet set, and disco – Modern Creation München has remained an enduring icon for over 45 years.
Today, with its global creative hub based in Berlin, MCM is a globally diverse, multicultural brand, steeped in rich heritage. Celebrated by cultural icons, established and rising creative forces, athletes, and musicians, MCM continues to inspire and lead through its cutting-edge innovations and expert craftsmanship.
MCM is currently distributed online and in over 650 stores worldwide including Munich, Berlin, Zurich, London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, the Middle East and more.
Maximilian Davis
Maximilian Davis
"My interest lies in the field of tension. I try to build a bridge between the concrete and the abstract, without losing the core and therefore the basic idea. I try to give a point of reference, but no concrete solution. Thus, a question model remains open and stimulates. Not only stimulates visual satisfaction, it also stimulates analytical work. Association chains, chain reactions, mental dispersion into different layers. A leaf falls, we catch its meaning. The light shines through the branches and brightens our understanding. The roots anchor thoughts. It is the possibility to feel the tree as a whole as opposed to the pure pictorial representation.
In my art, I always treat topics within a thematic group, which in turn refer to individual subtopics. Here, a space is given to these thoughts and these topics. A space of thought between the reality and the abstract thought, whereby an intermediate level exists in which methodically a subject or an image is represented. It is important that a space of meaning is created, which serves the cause and dissolves. To add something that stands for itself but hovers in a kind of resolution. This raises questions about gravity, weightlessness, arrangement, and order systems. What is missing or what needs to be done? How do I combine the topic and the method without becoming bold?
I try again to create action in the picture with this impetus. A questioning and reflection of the image content as well as the thematic resolution and the link between what emerges and the invisible. To create a background noise, which finds itself cerebrally as own interpretation and as own image in each individual. There are sub-levels, meta-levels, fields of meaning that correlate with each other, small worlds that build up within this cosmos of an image, which in turn feed on the idea and the subject. This results in a separate component of the image, which one can not interpret exactly, but which contributes significantly to the fact that the image is coherent and works and in turn takes up what is due to the actual content. For me it is important to find the degree, to dissolve something, to be able to represent the core without being too concrete. A dash of ideas to put a dash, which is a brief reminder. A short return to something indefinite. Something definite, indefinite.
I am moving on a very dangerous terrain because I have to be careful that the picture is not too tangible, because that's exactly what I do not want to happen. I want to turn away and continue to dissolve. Never lose the basic idea and the consensus. As a result, one should live with the images that are understood as late as possible and whose riddles can be solved with difficulty. Attractive pictures quickly turn into posters that address the trivial interests of the general population but do not outlive and, at best, fall into oblivion after a brief period of development and become irrelevant. The term of art would not be legitimate there. Only the profound meaning remains. The production of thoughts and their strength, which survive."
Matthew Miller
Matthew Miller
Matthew Miller has a design philosophy that positions fashion as a product, just like ceramics or furniture, balancing simple manufacturing values with an artist’s approach to his craft.
The visual language of art and gallery spaces is referenced throughout Miller’s work with labels reading Untitled, Mixed Media, Dimensions Variable that feature both Ms underscored, choosing to subtly call out his initials on a garment rather than plaster his name all over it.
As a comment on how freedom of speech could be the last authentic art form, Untitled, Mixed Media, Dimensions Variable also transforms each item and its owner into a walking piece of Socialist Youth art that becomes more relevant with every mark it picks up, adding user-generated value as it ages.
Miller sees the wearer as integral to a garment’s worth, raising its importance as soon as it’s worn because of the cultural capital accrued depending on what he or she does in it - or to it - and so developing the inherent character of each piece.
Matteau
Matteau
A portmanteau of ‘matt’ (not shiny) and ‘eau’, the French word for water.
Our ethos is to be simple and considered. This mantra threads through every part of our design process, resulting in products that are humble and without artifice. Less really is more.
We design with the intent that our styles will last a lifetime, are not disposable, and don’t become obsolete with the changing of the seasons. We are timeless, with purpose; in each product’s aesthetic so that they transcend trends, but importantly also in manufacturing with integrity so that our products stand the test of time.
Quality is our utmost priority. We ensure our garments fit and perform exactly as they need to. We work in close partnership with our Australian manufacturers to maintain the high quality we expect of ourselves, and you have come to expect of us.
The Matteau silhouette is undeniably recognisable, with a definitive classic style and clearly identifiable aesthetic.
Matsuda
Matsuda
Matsuda is a distinguished Japanese eyewear brand renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design, and rich cultural heritage. Founded in 1967 by Mitsuhiro Matsuda, the brand initially operated as a high-end fashion label named Nicole Co. In 1989, Matsuda expanded into eyewear, introducing meticulously handcrafted frames that quickly gained acclaim among fashion enthusiasts and celebrities worldwide.
Materiel Tbilisi
Materiel Tbilisi
After the collapse of the USSR, Fashion House Materia became recognized as one of the leading regional companies for implanting industry innovation and international standards. Inheriting and accumulating the knowledge, in 2014, Maia Gogiberidze rejuvenated the company direction and founded Materiel. The bedrock essence of the brand is to provide opportunities for young designers to develop and nurture their expertise, acting as an incubator of the emerging Georgian fashion scene.
Cohesive team of designers is currently leading the brand’s design department, returning to the initial concept of collectivity that made the brand a commercial success. The core aesthetic remains a juxtaposition of structural tailoring with feminine silhouettes. With purposely selected fabrics, textures, palettes, small accessories, and details, achieving full brand conscientiousness is the corporation’s key objective.
Mateo
Mateo
Born and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the son of a seamstress. He arrived in the US at the age of 16 to attend college. After completing his studies, he discovered his true passion in New York City - the art of Jewelry making. Being a self taught designer, he spent much of his time in the jewelry district learning and perfecting the art form.
After honing his craft, Mateo New York was launched in March of 2009. The brand began solely focused on men’s jewelry, with the first collection pulling inspiration from the concept of a working man’s toolbox. After the success of the men’s collection, a women’s capsule collection was introduced shortly after.
However in 2014, a strategic decision was made to refocus the brand, and thus the women’s fine jewelry collection was launched. The fine jewelry collections bares our true aesthetic of simplicity and minimalism, drawing inspiration from modern art for the modern woman. Each piece is made from precious metals with a consistent use of diamonds and gemstones.
Today the brand is sold in some of the best retailers worldwide including Net A Porter, Matches Fashion, Browns, FarFetch 1stDibs, to name a few. The brand is also featured regularly in reknown fashion publications such as American Vogue, Vogue Paris, W Magazine, The New York Times Style Magazine, Marie Claire,Elle, Allure, WWD and InStyle. Mateo New York was also selected by the Smithsonian Museum to be featured and sold at the African American Museum of Art and Culture in Washington D.C in 2016, and the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum of Contemporary Art in 2017.
Following the elevated direction of the brand, there has been tremendous growth allowing us to open our first flagship store in the heart of SoHo, New York City in December of 2016. We were also a 2017 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist.
Much of Mateo New York’s success is due to a continuous effort in making modern, relatable fine jewelry at an approachable price point.
Masterpiece
Masterpiece
Made in Japan and designed for everyday use, master-piece products have merged high-level functionality and design since 1994.
We make our products with care at our in-house factory in Japan using original materials developed in collaboration with the finest domestic and overseas suppliers. Our products are designed to be used, and the more you use them, the more you will discover the depth of their finer details.
Functional beauty that enriches our daily life this is how we define our master-piece.
Mastermind World
Mastermind World
Mastermind World is a luxury streetwear label founded by Japanese designer Masaaki Homma in 2017. It serves as the global extension of his original brand, Mastermind JAPAN, which debuted in 1997. While Mastermind JAPAN focuses on the domestic Japanese market, Mastermind World was introduced to cater to an international audience, offering high-end fashion that blends punk-inspired aesthetics with premium craftsmanship.
Mastermind Japan
Mastermind Japan
Mastermind Japan is a prestigious Japanese fashion brand founded in 1997 by designer Masaaki Homma. Renowned for its minimalist yet luxurious streetwear, the brand has garnered a cult following among fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
Massimo alba
Massimo alba
The clothes I think about are the ones of the people I know, the people I imagine. A unique crowd of men and women who dress freely, transcending conventional fashion rules.
Masha Popova
Masha Popova
Masha Popova is a Ukrainian-born, London-based womenswear designer renowned for her innovative approach to fashion, blending architectural precision with raw, expressive design. Her eponymous label, established after completing both BA and MA degrees at Central Saint Martins, has garnered international acclaim for its distinctive denim creations and subversive couture-sportswear hybrids.
Maryam Nassir Zadeh
Maryam Nassir Zadeh
Maryam Nassir Zadeh is a New York-based fashion designer and retailer celebrated for her minimalist yet emotionally resonant designs. Born in Tehran in 1978, she relocated with her family to Southern California shortly after the Iranian Revolution. Raised in Los Angeles, she graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) with a degree in textiles. In the early 2000s, she launched a line of reworked vintage T-shirts, which gained attention from high-end retailers like Barneys New York and Maxfield .
Martine Rose
Martine Rose
Martine Rose — BRITISH, b.1980 — is a menswear designer who lives and works in London.
Martine Rose established her eponymous label in London in 2007. It has since evolved from a tightly edited shirting collection to an internationally renowned and critically acclaimed brand. Her innate authenticity and commitment to modernity have helped to create collections that retain their underground cult credentials while achieving global success. In addition Martine has become one of the most in demand consultants and collaborators in fashion - and for many years now has consistently influenced the direction of contemporary menswear.
Martine Rose is inspired by her Jamaican-British heritage and her deep interest and personal involvement in the music and high / low melting-pot cultures of London. Family and community are at the heart of the company - famously her shows have been held in spaces such as the covered markets of Tottenham, a neighbourhood cul-de-sac in Camden and Torriano primary school.
Martine Ali
Martine Ali
Brooklyn-based designer Martine Ali creates iconic chain-based silver jewelry and accessories reminiscent of 90s era grunge and hip-hop culture.
Martine Ali styles are designed with a modular sensibility, encouraging versatility and creativity - Necklaces, Bracelets, Bag Straps, and Wallet Chains can be combined and recontextualized over and over again, making each piece as unique as its wearer. Approaching each piece as a work of art within a broader artist’s practice is essential to the product’s authenticity and the studio culture of the brand. Each piece is assembled by hand in the Brooklyn Studio.
Martine has been placing her jewelry and bags on the biggest names in music and fashion for years, such as Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Travis Barker, Bella Hadid and Sza.
Marshall columbia
Marshall columbia
Based in Brooklyn, New York, Marshall Columbia creates a sanctuary for those who use clothing as an extension of their playful spirits. Drawing inspiration from his early childhood by referencing his love for arts and crafts and life-long obsession for bright colors, Marshall Columbia takes a novel yet nostalgic approach to creative self-expression.
Marsell
Marsell
For over 20 years, Marsèll has combined innovation and craftsmanship. Founded in 2001 near Venice, on the Riviera del Brenta—an Italian district globally renowned for the production of luxury goods—Marsèll creates unique footwear and accessories with a timeless, minimal aesthetic.
The adoption of innovative techniques and traditional methods differentiates Marsèll products by quality, lines and longevity. Pieces are handmade at the ateliers in Veneto, using independently developed processes. They require months to create and days to take shape.
Crafted in limited editions, shoes and accessories materialise from the constant pursuit of new equilibria between design, craftsmanship and the use of premium materials and leathers. The decision to use heterogeneous leathers is a signature brand attribute and a sign of pure authenticity. Each product is unique and unrepeatable to reflect the individuality of the person wearing it. The brand’s distinctive aesthetic also stems from bold volumes and hand-finishing techniques such as chiaroscuro, raw cuts, and contrasting matte and shine finishes, demonstrating craftsmanship and ceaseless exploration of form.
Knowledge and research are core brand values, and it is no coincidence that Marsèll has always explored and supported different forms of expression–such as art, photography and design–giving rise to artistic projects that have played and continue to play a fundamental role in its configuration.
In December 2023, Marsèll opened its first flagship store in Milan at Via della Spiga 42, conceived as both home and manifesto for the brand. A third point of contact in the city after the Marsèll Paradise–bookshop and multidisciplinary space–and the Showroom, historically known by the name Marsèlleria.
Marsèll goes beyond the idea of a traditional brand, establishing itself as a contemporary project dedicated to the study and exploration of form in all its semantic interpretations.