DSTM AW12: Behind the scenes
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January 25, 2012
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# DSTM AW12: Behind the scenes
# Of all the things I saw during Berlin fashion week, **[DSTM][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}** was the only one that made me want to actually spend money.
The Berlin-based fashion label, helmed by **Kyle Callanan** and **Jen
Gilpin**, already accounts for a good chunk of my wardrobe, but their
latest collection left me drooling. Black dominates, naturally, but it's
the flirtation with color that really makes their AW12 collection pop.
Their new line of leather harnesses were immediately added to my
must-have list as well. This is what they had to say about their
inspiration:
*"Originating on a small island in Indonesia, the Mentawai
tribe practices a tradition of sacred tattooing. According to the
tribe's lore, the lines on men's and women's skin beautify the body,
thus ensuring immortality because the soul will flee a bland body. In
this homage to this belief, DSTM creates shapes, patterns and modern
lines inspired by the Mentawai's signature tattoos."*
DSTM's website: Don't Shoot The Messengers Shop
For a unique taste of the show, check out our gallery of backstage
photos by [**Maxime Ballesteros**][2]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"},
and stream **[Capablanca][3]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}**'s DSTM
rework of **[Glasser][4]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}**'s beautiful
'Apply' below.
[1]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/lifestyle/fashion/dont-shoot-the-messengers
[2]: http://www.maximeballesteros.com/
[3]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/music/news/win-a-copy-of-discos-capablanca-3
[4]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/music/news/delorean-drops-liquid-sunshine-on-glasser
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text: '<h1>Of all the things I saw during Berlin fashion week, <strong><a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/lifestyle/fashion/dont-shoot-the-messengers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DSTM</a></strong> was the only one that made me want to actually spend money.</h1><p>The Berlin-based fashion label, helmed by <strong>Kyle Callanan</strong> and <strong>Jen Gilpin</strong>, already accounts for a good chunk of my wardrobe, but their latest collection left me drooling. Black dominates, naturally, but it’s the flirtation with color that really makes their AW12 collection pop. Their new line of leather harnesses were immediately added to my must-have list as well. This is what they had to say about their inspiration:</p><p><em>“Originating on a small island in Indonesia, the Mentawai tribe practices a tradition of sacred tattooing. According to the tribe’s lore, the lines on men’s and women’s skin beautify the body, thus ensuring immortality because the soul will flee a bland body. In this homage to this belief, DSTM creates shapes, patterns and modern lines inspired by the Mentawai’s signature tattoos.”</em></p><p>DSTM’s website: Don’t Shoot The Messengers Shop</p><p>For a unique taste of the show, check out our gallery of backstage photos by <a href="http://www.maximeballesteros.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Maxime Ballesteros</strong></a>, and stream <strong><a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/music/news/win-a-copy-of-discos-capablanca-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Capablanca</a></strong>‘s DSTM rework of <strong><a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/music/news/delorean-drops-liquid-sunshine-on-glasser" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glasser</a></strong>‘s beautiful ‘Apply’ below.</p>'
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# DSTM AW12: Behind the scenes . # Of all the things I saw during Berlin fashion week, **[DSTM][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noopener"}** was the only one that made me want to actually spend money. The Berlin-based fashion label, helmed by **Kyle Callanan** and **Jen Gilpin**, already accounts for...
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Their new line of leather harnesses were immediately added to my must-have list as well. This is what they had to say about their inspiration: *"Originating on a small island in Indonesia, the Mentawai tribe practices a tradition of sacred tattooing. According to the tribe's lore...