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The Five W’s
Who is wearing Tarpley?
Artists, athletes, musicians, content creators, outdoorsmen—a diverse group of individuals.
What is Tarpley’s main message?
“Be a light unto yourself.”
When did you launch Tarpley?
December 2022. I shot, styled, and released a lookbook for a capsule collection, and shortly after, I was invited to Paris Fashion Week. There, I made the connections that got me onto the NYFW calendar, where I’ve been presenting ever since.
Where are people wearing Tarpley?
At concerts, art gallery openings, out in nature, coffee meetups, and in Uber Blacks around the world.
Why was Tarpley created?
To make the world a better place by giving people an energy they’ve never felt before.
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— Former Customer
HARVARD DIVINTY SCHOOL
Turning toward the Jenga set, Jones said, “[Buddhism] has given me an appreciation for everything. This Jenga piece is an energy that was created somewhere, the wood was brought from somewhere, cut down somewhere, manufactured somewhere, somebody decided it would be sold, somebody bought it. Every single thing has an energy behind it. And it might feel static to most, but to me, a whole history has brought it here. It’s been brought here by the creation of a lot of human beings.”
HYPEBEAST
“The garments themselves articulate this sentiment: padded sweaters envelop their wearers with concealing hoods; technical facemasks prevent identification and camouflage wool coats go incognito in natural environments. Elsewhere, cropped jackets boast necklines that reach above the mouth; overcoats are closed shut at the waist with thick storage belts, and utilitarian armbands offer added safety with roomy pouches.”
FUTUREVVRLD
“Through the use of high-tech fabrics and luxury quality craftsmanship the brand produces its clothes and accessories thinking about how it can create items that are positive for the world, while having the lowest climate impact possible. Focusing on textiles, the brand uses sustainable and technological materials like apple leather, abaca leaf, bio nylon, and organic cotton. High-end production, ensuring quality, and the longevity of its designs, are another goal of TARPLEY. All the pieces are handmade in NYC’s garment district by some of the best pattern makers in the world. "
HYPEBEAST
“TARPLEY is still in its infancy, and Jones says his present-day clientele is “someone who is related to the creative fields” – be that a violin maker in Brooklyn or a textile manufacturer in India. But if his Spring/Summer 2024 collection is any indicator, it’s likely that TARPLEY tags will begin to populate the wardrobes of all sorts of people, thanks to the breadth and adaptability of its fundamental design codes. “