AGOGIC INTERVIEW

MAGAZINE June 13th, 2021

AGOGIC INTERVIEW

Salome arrived in Italy 8 years ago. She worked with North Face in Switzerland and built solid relationships with some Made in Italy companies until she decided to market her product line.

Have you always been passionate about the outdoor?

"Yes, I was passionate about high-performance automotive materials. I decided to embrace this philosophy by taking it to the city to make everyday life more comfortable in any weather condition. I wanted to do it in a sustainable way".

Why is sustainability important?

"When I conceived the project, it knew that I wanted to produce garments of extreme quality made to last in time. I want our jackets to be as long-lived as a Persian carpet. Also, the search for recycled and traced materials made with plastics recovered at sea by Sequal and a customer service that takes care of the products to maintain them and, possibly, repair them"

Some argue that using polyester from plastic recycling is not a good idea.

"It is tricky, and I think everyone should choose a point of view. Our jackets give an outstanding performance in terms of waterproofness, and the inner membrane is not easily recyclable: we aim to do something beneficial and long-lived"

Are Acogic garments handcrafted?

"We work near Bergamo with a small family business born in the sixties. Prototypes and productions are developed there, the team is small, and there is a lot of expertise. I would say that they represent a perfect model of advanced craftsmanship"

Tell us what you present at WSM. Do you have any plans?

"I present an ultra-light and versatile trench coat and parka, foldable. Perfect to be worn at any time, on any occasion, at any latitude. In the rain and the sun, from the business meeting to going to the gym. For spring, I’m working on modularity and fabrics. I will continue to maintain an extremely minimal timeless design but with the possibility of enriching it with elements to refresh it from season to season."