Whose work? How Brad Pitt Became a Style Icon Again

Oh, Brad Pitt! The name of today’s birthday boy has long become a household name, and films with his participation are included in the list of cult films. Well, who hasn’t fallen in love with the mysterious Joe Black after watching the tape of the same name? Who wouldn’t want to “interview” a sexy vampire? And who wouldn’t want to be Miss Smith?

For three decades, Brad Pitt has been an undeniable sex symbol, style icon and role model. Roles, ages, trends and even passions change (by the way, we have prepared a separate material on this), but one thing remains the same – his clear idea of ​​​​who he wants to be in this world. And these words belong to designer Haans Nicholas Mott, not us. Yes, yes, the same person who rethought the style of a Hollywood actor, ditched the classic suits and put a skirt on it.

If you don’t understand what I’m talking about, we suggest you remember that Pitt appeared on the red carpet during his European press tour with the movie Faster than a Bullet. It was then that everyone noticed a dramatic change in the image of the actress. While comfortable linen suits replaced the traditional tuxedo, the trendy adidas sneakers from the collaboration with Gucci turned into classic boots. And voila – all the glossy publications give a standing ovation.

Today, on the occasion of Brad Pitt’s birthday, we decided to tell you more about Haans Nicholas Mott, the “culprit” of the bold transformation. Believe me, very interesting things will happen.

Not the first day in the industry

While many are hearing about Haans Nicholas Mott for the first time, you should not think that he is new to the industry. He started a career as a designer in the early 2010s, and then just made things to order. Shortly after (in 2015), Mott founded her own brand, Anecho, with designer Anastasia Khodkina, rethinking her life experience and personal experiences through her collections. By the way, Anecho is an abbreviation for Anechoic Chamber (translated from English as “anechoic chamber”). Such chambers are used to isolate themselves from the signals of the outside world. Mott describes the process of creating clothes as “meticulous and sincere,” emphasizing the principle that one defines clothes, not just one.

Therefore, the creative duet with Brad Pitt developed as harmoniously as possible. “I enjoyed working with Mr. Pitt because he has a clear idea of ​​who he wants to be in this world. They have a very subtle and very special feel to colours, silhouettes, textures, patterns,” Haans said in an interview with GQ.

Digital detox for life

We are sure that after all this, you will want to look at the brand’s social networks or website. But it won’t work. The designer has neither personal nor professional accounts. So how to contact the mysterious Haans Mott and buy things from his brand? The answer will upset you – only through your acquaintances you can become his client, and you can find items from the collections only at dealers in London, Tokyo and Melbourne.

Details matter

Another interesting fact about the collaboration between Haans Nicholas Mott and Brad Pitt is that all the buttons on the actor’s clothes are handmade by the designer’s father. And that perfectly explains Mott’s approach to business. From the very beginning of his career, he paid special attention to details – he independently embroidered the edges of objects with multi-colored stitches, spent almost five days sewing a jacket and made individual patterns for each client. Because he believed that even a t-shirt could not be sewn without trying.

Haans Nicholas Mott is a truly unique designer who doesn’t shout about himself at every opportunity, doesn’t go overboard for a “collaboration” with Brad Pitt, and even only gives interviews on special occasions. He just does what he loves with all his heart. So it is very interesting to observe this, albeit indirectly. And we’ll be waiting for new releases of Brad Pitt with unique images that perfectly capture the overbearing and rebellious mood of the film industry.