Archivio J.M. Ribot
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ARCHIVIO JM Ribot is a research project by Karim Fares.
The project is divided into two collections.
● The first is Archivio JM Ribot, a collection of limited edition items handmade using old fabrics and buttons.
● The other is RIforma, a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces created by combining parts of clothing from the early 20th century. It is an attempt to give new meaning to each part while preserving its history and tactile memory, different from its original function.
Every piece is imprinted with the passage of time, and these preserve what has been left over from each era, passing them on to the present day.
All pieces are handcrafted in Italy from antique fabrics. They are made to last a lifetime, to restore the original purpose and meaning of the garments they once had, transcending the "trends" imposed by "fashion" while retaining the soul and charm that time has given them.
Every detail, from aged buttons to antique fabrics and sewing threads, is the result of meticulous research carried out in Europe and abroad, they are made using slow sewing techniques rather than over-the-rack machines and most pieces are made according to the oldest traditions - entirely by hand.
Each piece is unique, and we hope that the imperfections (which come from using antique materials and being made by hand) are considered gifts of precious time.
ARCHIVIO JM Ribot is a researching project by Karim Fares.
It is split in two clothing capsule :
Archivio JM Ribot, an handmade clothing capsule of limited edition garments made with ancient textiels and buttons.
_RIforma, a series of one of a kind pieces created by combining antique parts of clothing from the early 20th century, turning their original function into something different, giving them new meaning while preserving the history and tactile memory.
All the pieces from the project are marked by the flow of time. They conserve their legacy, conveying it into a new life. All of them have been handmade in Italy out of antique textiles.
They have been made to last a lifetime and to give back to clothes the authentic function and meaning they used to have, beyond the trends imposed by fashion, and all the same maintaining the soul and charm time gave them.
Every detail, from the aged buttons to the antique fabrics and sewing threads, is the result of a fine research made throughout several years (not only) in Europe.
They have been made using a slow sewing technique without involving any overlock machines, the most of the garment was completely made by hand according to the oldest traditions.
Each piece is unique and any imperfection must be considered as a precious element that has been gifted by time.
