Upcycling deadstock cloth has been frequent observe for Eckhaus Latta since its founding in 2011, so it’s solely pure that designers Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta would look to have interaction the round economic system from the wrong way.
The duo behind the New York- and Los Angeles-based label have continued their stroll down reminiscence lane with Depop to launch “The Store Drop,” a one-time-only assortment of greater than 60 shoe and ready-to-wear gadgets spanning their archives.
“The Store Drop” will likely be obtainable on the neighborhood vogue resale platform beginning at 3 p.m. EST Tuesday with costs ranging between $125 and $300.
Eckhaus Latta initially linked with Depop forward of its spring 2025 “Dinner and a Present” presentation at New York Style Week in September, shopping for again appears to be like from previous collections to decorate VIP friends like fellow actresses Coco Gordon Moore and Jemima Kirke.
Moore’s flame coloured shibori-dyed denims from fall 2018 and the silvery beaded cowl-neck costume from spring 2019 worn by Kirke are up for grabs alongside seven one-of-a-kind gadgets that by no means made it to the runway.
These embody a slashed pink Lurex costume, a grey and purple ribbed sweater and a pair of black knitted pants with tassels and an connected overskirt.
“We requested members of our workforce to donate Eckhaus Latta gadgets from their private closet together with samples and items that by no means went into manufacturing,” Eckhaus mentioned on the choice strategies he and Latta used for sourcing. “It felt necessary to combine in garments that after had a life with people who by no means bought to see the sunshine of day.”
Whereas providing them on the secondhand market definitely has its eco-friendly upsides, the designers view their evolving Depop mission as an opportunity to take inventory creatively as properly.
“Style strikes so rapidly it’s straightforward to neglect one thing or not catch it in its second,” Eckhaus continued. “It’s necessary to step again and replicate on work you’ve made as a result of a lot turns into a blur.”