Article about NO/FAITH STUDIOS
for sabukaru.online
Article about NO/FAITH STUDIOS including long read interview with Creative Director Luis Dobbelgarten and Womenswear designer Moritz Himmler.
Not long ago, it was not only standard procedure but almost required to undergo extensive academic education and craftsmanship training to pursue a career in fashion. However, a young generation of designers and entrepreneurs has challenged the industry and its traditional ways in recent years. Among these trailblazers is Luis Dobbelgarten, the visionary behind NO/FAITH STUDIOS, a brand that emerged from a small town in Western Germany and is making a significant impact on the fashion world.
We sat down with Luis and the brand’s women’s wear designer, Moritz Himmler, to discuss their successful denim collection, the valuable lessons the industry can learn from them, and the crucial role of the internet for emerging brands.
The journey for NO/FAITH STUDIOS began quite humbly. While still enrolled in school, Luis began printing block letter slogans on T-shirts in a style reminiscent of Helmut Lang before transitioning to printing on Carhartt jackets and Converse Chuck Taylors. With a short side project detour in the form of an archive fashion reselling page, Luis steadily worked to shape NO/FAITH STUDIOS and followed his vision for the brand. His sense of aesthetics and understanding of internet culture did the rest.
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Peter Obradovic, Berlin, 2025