Lutz huelle biography

Lutz Huelle's upcycling work goes far beyond simply transforming existing garments.
Born in 1966 in Remscheid (Germany), he lives and works in Paris.
After completing his Degree in Fashion Design at Central St Martin's College in London and a three-year stint as Designer working with Martin Margiela, Lutz.

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Paris Fashion Week is studded with star turns; one of its hidden gems is Lutz Huelle’s show. There, one can count on discovering delightful deconstructions, like an asymmetric jean jacket and dress hybrid, or an unexpected proportion. Now, with his appointment at Delpozo, this German-born, Paris-based designer will have a much-deserved chance to really shine.

A graduate of Central Saint Martins, Huelle has racked up awards. The same year he launched his own line, 2000, the ANDAM prize was his; two years later, he participated in the Hyères Festival. But what most qualifies Huelle for the Delpozo job is the time he spent working by the side of Martin Margiela, fashion’s most elusive—and at the moment, most referenced—designer.

The Spanish label Delpozo was founded in 1974; Josep Font brought it back to life in 2012 with pure volumes à la Cristóbal Balenciaga, lively color, and references to contemporary art. Font exited this year. With his experience working on Margiela’s Artisanal line, Huelle seems an ideal fit for a house known for its creative prêt-à-couture approach to fashi

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lUTZ HUELLE, THE FASHION DADAIST

Collectible DRY caught up with Lutz Huelle, the visionary fashion designer leading Delpozo’s creative direction since 2018

Interview by: Domenico Costantini

German-born Lutz Huelle is a fashion designer based in Paris. In 1995 Huelle graduated from Central Saint Martins with a first class degree in BA Fashion and subsequently went to work as a design assistant for Martin Margiela. Three years later Lutz, along with partner David Ballu, launched his eponymous label. He has twice won the ANDAM (Association Nationale Des Artes de la Mode) Award in Paris as well as bursaries from the Foundation Yves Saint Laurent in Paris and Henri Bendel in New York. In 2004 the magazine ENSENS and the FRAC (Fond Regional d’Art Contemporain) in Reims showed a retrospective of the designer’s first ten collections. Pieces from these collections have been shown or bought by the Musée de la Mode et du Textile in Paris and have been exhibited in Paris, Tokyo and Cologne. From 2001, Huelle worked as a design consultant to Max Mara as well as un

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Our philosophy since 2000

Upcycling

The brand is characterized by a modern, minimalist and experimental aesthetic, with a focus on detail and innovative construction techniques.

At the origin of Lutz Huelle's creative offer, we find the idea of reusing existing clothes to give them a new life.

The designer has chosen to work with sustainable materials, such as natural fibers and organic wool, and has adopted eco-conscious tailoring techniques to minimize environmental impact.

In particular, the brand is reknown for its repurposing of denim jeans, which are cut up, reassembled and transformed into jackets, dresses, skirts and other stylish pieces.

Lutz Huelle's upcycling work goes far beyond simply transforming existing garments. The designer often uses advanced sewing techniques to combine different textures and colors of denim, creating truly unique pieces. The brand also uses high-quality materials, giving the upcycled garments added durability and longevity.

Our Studio has curated a limited collection of vintage denim that we