The Bastian stylist Ludovic Valery shakes up the codes of streetwear |Corsica morning

The Bastian stylist made a return to Corsica to present his new collection last June.British accent clothes that mix Streetwear and Classic Fit, and by which he emancipates usual fashion codes

Parfois, la passion ne se fait pas attendre. À seulement 21 ans, après des mois passés à croquer, patronner et réaliser ses pièces, Ludovic Valery a présenté sa deuxième collection de vêtements chez lui à Bastia. « C'est une nouvelle collection que j'ai présentée un an après la première, se souvient le jeune créateur. Cette fois-ci, elle était centrée sur le noir et blanc que j'aimais beaucoup en photographie et que j'ai voulu transcrire sur vêtements. C'est pour ça que les pièces sont soit très claires, soit très sombres.»» Une gamme homme, automne-hiver, qu'il a été possible de découvrir en avant-première chez Paparazzi, rue Campinchi.

Costumes, t-shirts, jackets, jeans, belts, bag...The creator exhibited about twenty articles in June."It was both a presentation, a showroom and a shop: the parts were available for sale.With the pop-up in stores, I wanted to bring back as many people as possible to create, if possible, a certain craze, "he said in a shy smile.

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If he took the opportunity to introduce his know-how, he also liked the idea of inspiring young Bastiais in their future projects."I wanted him to come out a moment of sharing between artists.The goal was to be able to exchange in good humor.I wanted to show that it is not because we are on an isolated island that we cannot create something artistic.»»

Sa nouvelle collection, il l'a appelée « Absurd»» et quelque part, c'est son univers qu'il définit à travers ce nom."It was difficult to give meaning to this word.It marked me.In fact, what is absurd is not rational. Et justement, j'ai eu envie de garder ce nom et d'en faire quelque chose qui a du sens, quelque chose avec de la continuité»», développe le styliste.

Ludovic Valery has fun diverting the word to do something new, as he does day -to -day with his clothes.Play with styles, materials, black and white prints...The young man does not lack imagination and emancipates fashion codes to create pieces like his art and his values.

A handmade collection

"I'm just tailoring.I have an online shop, customers send me their measurements via Instagram, or go to the workshop, and I create the garment then. Tout est fait main»», insiste-t-il.

Once the order is placed, you have to wait a period of a few weeks to receive your items, depending on the desired parts.And if he only practices tailor-made, it is also because he makes a point of honor to make creations in a local and sustainable manner."I try not to produce stock, not to have to throw away.The idea is really to be eco -responsible.I try, even in the choice of my fabrics, to be at most in the 100 % recycled.»»

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He develops his creations in a workshop in London where he collaborates directly with diversified professionals, this is what, for him, makes the difference."It is because I work with people who have experience in their field that they bring me a lot. À Londres, je collabore avec un atelier qui a une vision particulière puisqu'il fait du tayloring, du costume»», souligne le styliste.In parallel, he retains a workshop in Bastia, as if not to forget his roots, and works with Jocelyne Agostini, a seamstress installed in Lucciana, which helps him for certain parts.

"For my collection, I was very inspired by the 80s and streetwear but I adapt it to my style.I divert the materials and fabrics to change the nature.I put for example lace on a shirt, which is not usually done.»» Le Bastiais veut proposer quelque chose de différent, casser les codes.

He mixes the classic Fit streetwear to offer pieces as beautiful as functional. Si le style (son apogée dans les années 90) revient à la mode depuis quelques années, il veut y ajouter un « je-ne-sais-quoi»» en utilisant des matériaux haut de gamme."I use haute couture fabrics, I know that the big houses provide themselves in the same place as me.I choose everything with meticulousness so that it really comes out a qualitative finish product.»»

A special vision

A style he has been able to perfect in recent years.Born and raised in Bastia, he obtained his bac there at the Fango high school and moved to London to focus on his art.He studies English, follows fashion closely and meets that helps him develop his business to create his brand in October 2019, L8 Studio."Going to London, it really changed a lot for me.It opened me for many possibilities, lots of projects.I went there at the age of 18 when I didn't really know what to do with my life.I had decided to study business and English without knowing where it would take me.Finally, it pushed me to create my brand.»» Encore aujourd'hui, être dans la capitale anglaise lui apporte beaucoup.The fashion world is very present and it evolves with artists, like Zakarya Aarif (influential personality of British fashion), who provide him with support and mutual aid.

If Ludovic Valery is passionate about fashion and the arts forever, the former guitar and cello player makes sure to innovate."I'm trying to stand out, which was not necessarily the case when I was younger.With my brand, I don't want to do like everyone.I really have my own vision of things and the novelty is very important.Even if a creator is always inspired by what surrounds him, he makes sure to make it a different room.This is what I did with one of my costumes. Au lieu de rester classique, j'ai mis le système de fermeture sur les côtés, avec une fermeture éclair plutôt que les boutons habituels»», avance-t-il.

And the Corsican stylist is not based on his achievements.For another three years, he will study fashion, design and textiles at the University of West London, near the Thames."I study sewing and patronage in college.Even if I already have my brand and with it I learned a lot, there are things that I don't know.I am very open -minded and I tell myself that it is always important to try to find out more. J'ai vraiment cette envie de me perfectionner»», affirme-t-il en un hochement de tête convaincu.

Even if he remains an artist above all, he does not neglect the commercial aspect of his brand that he manages alone.L8 Studio is a microcentprise that he intends to develop."This is the project of a lifetime.Something I know I want to work all my career, I want to bring it as far as possible.»»

The beginning of a great adventure for the young man with flawless motivation.