ATELIER DELPHINE
Yuka Izutsu has developed a design language which is a form of storytelling – a way of expressing the texture and depth of our personal histories, while also allowing for the lightness of touch which gives life its playfulness and grace.
The garments reveal a certain openness of spirit and deep appreciation of craftsmanship – values which are woven into the design process. The name Atelier Delphine speaks to the influence of French minimalist cuts and casual sophistication, and the business is based in New York and Los Angeles. Yet the seed for each garment is sown while Yuka is on the move – travelling to India where she sources the fabrics for the “well-travelled haori coat,” to Peru, where she works closely with traditional artisans to develop beautifully crafted sweaters and shoes, and to Italy where she seeks out unsurpassed skills in leatherwork and tailoring. The result is a balance between wabi-sabi aesthetics and exceptional technical detailing – two values which are the heart of Japanese culture, and which guide Yuka’s search for beauty all over the world.
