Ella Joyce: SS23 focuses on merging mountaineering practicality with a modern sensibility, how did you arrive at this aesthetic?
Luke Meier: This aesthetic is something very personal to me. I appreciate the functionality of mountaineering garments, shoes, and accessories, but I wanted to add my own aesthetic feeling.

EJ: You mention taking inspiration from time spent in the outdoors, how do your surroundings affect your design process?
LM: They are fundamental, whether consciously inspiring or subconsciously. You cannot separate your creativity from your surroundings.

EJ: Can you talk us through some of the techniques used in the pieces which merge form and functionality?
LM: We have many technical details we tried to use in an aesthetically pleasing way. Of course hardware such as cordlocks and waterproof zippers are used to manipulate form, however we also worked a lot with natural fibre fabrics, which have function due to the structure of weave or the finishing. Some of these fabrics, while very light, can hold an impressive volume so they were utilised to create voluminous garments with geometric and dimensional pockets.

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