De Pino: The Shape of Memories for ODDA 21

Gabriel Figueiredo’s biggest inspiration is his memories. The designer behind the brand, #DePino, is making up for a lost time by creating the clothes he was not allowed to while growing up. With a great focus on craftsmanship, he wants to create designs made for play and have fun with, not to fit social roles or submit to society's standards. And that to him is the absolute privilege of becoming an adult — being the child he could not be while growing up. Through our conversation with the Paris-based designer, we find out about the role memories play in the ethos of the brand, the significance of technique, and the emphasis put on having fun and play.