Electronic Poet
Launched in Leeds in February 08, Electronic Poet is a new menswear label that takes music-inspired and collaborative designs and turns them into quality garments which are handstitched and made in Italy.
The label is owned by two mates: Asim Khan, a seasoned fashion industry geezer (the man behind now defunct labels, Pardon My French and Kounterfeit)and his club promoter and designer mate Steve Banks. The pair met out and about on the Manchester and Leeds club scenes where Steve ran legendary nights Asylum and Technique. The aim is to acknowledge "DJ's, producers and bands who through their creative means are breaking boundaries and pushing electronic music forward to new heights.
The launch range features disco ball swirly patterned crew necks, quilted sweats, threaded hoodys, cotton printed and quilted board shorts and T-shirts all feature in the spring summer range which is being sold through a network of indie boutiques including Wood in Manchester and Driver in Northampton. Electronic Poet is all about celebrating music, club culture and good design. The lads are issuing collaborations with other like-minded folk, the first one is with the world class electronic label set up by DJ Ralph Lawson in 1995, 2020 vision. The next will be with the legendary Secret Sundaze, innovators of day time clubbing in East London's 93ft East, followed by a collab with the formidable DJ and techno pioneer Greg Wilson. Fans so far include Hot Chip (they played wearing Electronic Poets clothing at the launch) and Gilles Peterson. Check by the website soon and you'll be able to buy the range (from Oki-Ni) and download the first podcast with Ralph Lawson and the Secret Sundaze crew.
Words: Marian Buckley
Prices start from £35 for T-shirts and rise to £150 for quilted zip hoodys.
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