Some of the Band
GREG HERMAN
Greg Herman launched his fashion career in 1998 in New York with his signature line of handbags. Within two years the brand was available at over 3500 locations worldwide. He designed exclusive collections for Barney's, Henri Bendel, House of Fraser, and Isetan.
Fast forward to 2019, Greg announced the launch of Bands of Misfits. A brand-collaborative that unites emerging and established fashion designers around the world to incubate, co-create, and curate unique collections.
TOMOKI TAKACHO
Born in 1976, Tomoki is a self-taught designer who specializes in metalwork and accessory design. His mastery with metal, specifically silver and brass has shaken up the Tokyo scene. He’s all about forward chic design that pushes the envelope. The boldness of his pieces married with a delicate aesthetic invokes a unique personal connection to all that he creates.
Each piece is crafted by hand- therefore no two items are exactly alike. Instead of trying to control the metal, Tomoki, without the initial use of a wax model, allows it to take on its own form as he molds and works with it. It’s really is a methodical, philosophical, and holy relationship he forges as he crafts his designs.
Tomoki is a trailblazer, a cool-bad-ass designer that does what he wants to do and does it well! He’s punk, well-schooled, doesn’t take sh*t, and is overall a cool friend that is changing the game of design! A misfit that we love!