RSVP Gallery for Cordova “Canyon” Collection Lookbook

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While Ibn Jasper is no stranger to the world of fashion, this time around Jasper ups the ante with his debut clothing collection and purple label to Diamond Supply Co, Cordova. To no surprise, Jasper uses his longtime passion for skateboarding as the center point for the Cordova “Canyon” collection, referencing skateboarding culture’s do-it-yourself mentality. The result is a line-up of sophisticated versions of casual go-tos (hoodies, flannels, trousers, etc.) with a heavy emphasis on quality. And who better to tell it than the designer himself? Thanks to the high accessibility of personalities via social media, Ibn Jasper has previously taken to Instagram to drop knowledge on the design process regarding the craftsmanship of the pieces. In an attempt to shine some light to the nonbelievers, @ibnjasper writes in his comment threads, “I’m using the techniques that French fashion houses use, like bullion wire embroidery, Italian lambskin leathers, custom zippers and hardware and full on finishing on the inside of the garments. The rule of luxury goods is that the inside of the product should look as good as the outside. You can wear my stuff inside out and it looks like it’s on the right side…”