Martine Rose
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.
Martine Rose Coats & Jackets, Hats, Shoes, Martine Rose Pants & Trousers, Martine Rose Shirts, Sweatshirts & Hoodies, and Martine Rose T-Shirts & Tops stand as key categories of the brand. Each piece showcases her distinctive approach to proportion, silhouette, and subcultural references, embodying her unique design ethos.
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 Rose's unique aesthetic is informed by an investigation of proportion and silhouette, surprising textures and fabrications, and fluent referencing of subcultural contexts. There is always a tension between attraction and resistance to the accepted codes of menswear. Her exploration of masculinity, the sexual edge of the collections, and sensitivity to character and mood define her work.
