Damien Brachet

A member of the global COOL HUNTING network of contributors.

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Electro Screw

Lost on the way back from the bathroom you trip into a private pinball machine party, naked but smeared in glitter. This is Diskocabine, a collection of exclusive tracks from Paris, London …

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Exotic Clutch

Sofia Wallin’s Bossy Cat handbags collection takes a leisurely jet-set stroll from Africa to Asia, from snakeskin to vintage kimono fabrics, for island-hopping girlfriends around town. Luxurious fabrics, hand beadwork and feather …

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Silver rubber love

The world has abruptly come to an end. While sifting through wreckage, visiting aliens uncover charred remnants of silver jewellery. Such is the world of Singaporean designer Shing’s Argentum, a post-apocalyptic rebirth …

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Malay tropical couture

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“Mega Mendung” glamour: Rizalman Ibrahim designs deluxe ready to wear and haute couture in Kuala Lumpur, inspired from the batik cloud patterns of Malaysia’s Kebaya heritage. Bold, lush, baroque tropicalism. COOL HUNTING …

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Wood Exorcist

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Yann Hervis is a rare craftsman of inlaid wood marquetry, bridging into contemporary art and interior design. His refined combination of precious woods humanizes the usually cold transit spaces of architectural projects: …

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Avant-pop Bag Ladies

A militant vegan bag lady, Holly Suan mixes bold, aunties’ fabrics from Hong Kong, China and Korea, with modern confusion and performance art. Using strictly vegetal leather, the British-Malaysian designer from London …