Brand Documentary Magazine No 78 A.P.C.

Brand Documentary Magazine No 78 A.P.C.

A.P.C. is a Parisian fashion brand founded by Jean Touitou in 1987 during an experiment with a men’s clothing collection called Hiver 87. A.P.C., which stands for Atelier de Production et de Création, is known for the unique and unassuming yet highly refined aesthetics applied to top-quality fabrics in their products. With iconic items like Japanese selvage denim pants, the Half Moon bag, and the Judith Sandals, A.P.C. extends its appeal beyond Paris to global metropolises like Tokyo, London, and LA, generating a cult-like following worldwide.

Contents:

• INTRO
• EDITOR’S LETTER
• THE PARIS WAY Parisians share their experiences with A.P.C.
• PERSPECTIVE Various thoughts by Jean Touitou and the A.P.C.
• OPINION Jean Touitou, founder of A.P.C.
• THE HEART OF A.P.C. A.P.C. studio and atelier as the cradle of balanced designs
• ESSENTIALS Sporting the brand’s essential items, corporate employees talk about the A.P.C.’s aesthetic
• BRAND WITHIN A BRAND Collaboratively produced A.P.C. quilts, sneakers, and American clothing line
• CAMPAIGNS The chronicles of A.P.C. campaigns reflect the brand’s aesthetic
• TRANSMISSION Introduction to Transmission, published to commemorate A.P.C.’s 30th anniversary, and interview with editor Haydée Touitou
• 23 RUE ROYALE 75008
• PARIS The living archive of A.P.C.
• OPINION Ezra Petronio, founder of Self Service
• INTERACTION A.P.C. continues to evolve through active explorations into a variety of industries
• SIMPLY RADICAL Four brands seek simple answers from the core
• OPINION Masamichi Katayama, founder of Wonderwall A.P.C.
• IN THE CITIES Regional characteristics and consumer patterns identified by A.P.C. stores in Paris, London, Tokyo, and Seoul
• SPIRIT A.P.C. enthusiasts react to the brand spirit
• HERITAGE DENIM A.P.C. selvage denim embraces the heritage and artisanal spirit of Japanese denim
• BRAND STORY The journey of A.P.C., a brand that grows with understated designs and high quality
• INTERVIEWS CEO Francois-Cyrille de Rendinger Art Director Judith Touitou
• HEADQUARTERS In the heart of A.P.C.’s creative
• DNA INSPIRATION The things that inspire Jean and Judith Touitou
• DENIM GUIDE The basic elements of the denim pant
• FIGURES A.P.C.’s growth in numbers
• REFERENCES
• OUTRO