Jamaican-American designer Edvin Thompson is certainly one of vogue’s younger heavy hitters. Because the artistic thoughts behind the favored model, Theophilio, he is discovered a strategy to merge his island roots and tradition into dope items and collections which are being worn by the who’s who of the world.
However, Thompson’s artistic eye spans past threads and materials. He was not too long ago tapped by Ecco Domani, the #1 Pinot Grigio by quantity, to design a limited-edition wine label for a part of the wine model’s Designer Assortment. The Theophilio founder curated the 2023 design that embodies the Ecco Domani’s ethos to “have fun the on a regular basis” which aligns along with his personal mission to be his most genuine on a regular basis self. The label he created proudly shows his heritage and the Jamaican nationwide colours of inexperienced, yellow and black.
“I am genuinely enthusiastic about this partnership, which is one thing very completely different for us. I at all times consider Theophilio because the brainchild and pillar for me to faucet into completely different industries and unite communities,” says Thompson.
A self-described wine connoisseur, Thompson shares that purple wine was at all times his go-to varietal, however being requested to design the label for this Pinot Grigio—a white wine—allowed him to develop his wine palate even additional. He describes the varietal as refreshing, and one certain to convey the celebratory vibes this Pleasure Month, Caribbean-American Heritage Month and past.
“I really feel very nostalgic consuming Pinot Grigio. It reminds of sitting again and chilling with my mates whereas having conversations over this wine, my Jamaican upbringing and why I got here to New York,” shares the designer. “That is the essence of this partnership, and it was such an genuine feeling. White wine is ideal for summer time celebrations, particularly now that we’re in Pleasure Month and Caribbean-American Heritage Month.”
