Atelier Delphine

Atelier Delphine is a minimalist American designer clothing label for women, founded in Los Angeles in 2011 by Japanese designer Yuka Izutsu. Izutsu studied literature in Japan, moved to Los Angeles and was studying fine art at ArtCenter College of Design when the sample and pattern maker at the baby-clothing company where she worked encouraged her to start a line. She launched it in March 2011 with romantic loungewear, and still works with that same team. Today the ready-to-wear collection covers tops, dresses, skirts and pants such as the Kiko Pant, the five-layer gauze Kimono Jacket and the Haori Coat, plus alpaca sweaters, outerwear, scarves, hats and socks. Pieces are made in Los Angeles, New York and Peru, where its alpaca knitwear is produced. The label is rooted in Japanese craft and sensibility, with attention to natural fibre, proportion and the way a garment moves. Fabrics are sourced from Japan, Italy, France and beyond, and each piece is designed to be worn across seasons and years. Atelier Delphine was profiled by Racked LA in 2012, has collaborated with Of a Kind and is stocked by independent boutiques such as Couverture & The Garbstore.