Creating space for Emotional Studies, Dynamic Performance and Practicality combined with Tailored Elegance
London-based designer René Scheibenbauer blends collaboration and modern technology to craft dynamic clothing.
His sharp tailoring allow movement through sculpturally draped four-way stretch fabrics that making the become malleable to the wearers body. The clothes allow space and feature functional elements such as compartments, hoods, pockets, and drawstrings.
Focused on the wearer's experience, Scheibenbauer considers how they feel and move in his creations as they journey through the world. He seeks to rework tailoring into a contemporary wardrobe characterised by sleek functionality with the focus on creating dynamic opportunities for everyday city living.
René Scheibenbauer graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2018 where his collection 'Empathy, Connection, Play' was awarded runner-up of the ‘L’Oréal Professionel Young Talent Award’. Part of his research for this work, René brought together a community group of collaborators with who he hosted physical and digital workshops, studying the connection of emotion and personal style and character, exploring the way that clothing makes people feel. Reworking tailoring in an emotional, sensual way.
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Awards
L'Oréal Professionel Young Talent Award Runner Up 2018
Exhibitions
Lecturer
In 2020, René Scheibenbauer was invited by artist Anthea Hamilton to guest lecture at Open School East.