Denim Phile | The Duo Behind Marques’ Almeida

by Danielle Combs
“We want to keep people interested by pushing ourselves creatively.”

In 2011 the British label Marques’ Almeida was born by design-duo and Central Saint Martins alums, Marta Marques and Paulo Almeida. Browse the most covetable and distinctly unique pieces Marques' Almeida has quickly become known for. With only a handful of collections under their belt, the up-and-coming brand has easily solidified its place as the formidable force when it comes to fashioning a plethora of frayed denim designs—their inventive foray into the industry has earned them the coveted LVMH. 

Marques’ Almeida Spring 2015: With age comes wisdom and in the case of new kids, Marques' Almeida their Spring 2015 collection boldly displayed their knack for crafting wondrous designs from unexpected textiles—not just their signature tried-and-true staple denim. Their growth and maturity as a brand was evident—Marques devotees will salivate at their usage of chiffon, leather, Lurex and yes, new dark denim styles.

 

The Streets Are Ablaze With Their Denim Designs

On The Runway 

Photos courtesy of Style.com.