I met Jordi Espino for the first time almost two years ago when I was visiting the MerkaFad and after looking around for a while, his stand caught my eye, garments with a soft and cozy palette on the racks with luxurious leather accesories and silk shirts. That first series of prototypes of El Colmillo de Morsa was a clear statement  so it is no surprise that they are developing into a strong brand.

I recently talked to Jordi and Elisabeth Vallecillo (the other half of the brand) and they explained to me a bit about the way they work. The inspiration of this autumn collection comes from the natural world and the human nature. “The name of the collection is “La costilla de Adán” (Adam’s rib) because we wanted to make an emphasis on the human nature, it’s contradictions, how women and men’s bodies are actually not so different.” says Jordi. I specially loved the prints, they add a more tri-dimensional feel to this second collection.

“We work with natural fibers, like silk or cotton. We use textiles made in Spain, all the patterns are made by our own hands and the garments are also manufactured here in Spain. We create a small amount of every model, which makes every piece a bit unique.” explains Elisabeth “When you buy one of our garments, you are buying a 100% local product.” adds Jordi. This may add to the the price tag, but I don’t feel their prices are very high compared with some high-street brands that just send the drawings to China.

To buy their clothes, you can go to Not Just a Label. And if you are in London, they are showing their collection at the Spain NOW! pop-up space at The Gallery Soho next 14th to 27th of November.  For more details, here is their website http://elcolmillodemorsa.com/

Conocí a Jordi Espinopor primera vez hace ahora casi dos años. Estaba de paseo por el MerkaFAD y después de dar vueltas un rato, su puesto me llamó la atención: una paleta suave y acojedora colgaba de las perchas así como lujosos accesorios de cuero y camisas de seda.Esa primera serie de prototipos del El Colmillo de Morsa pisaba fuerte, así que no es ninguna sorpresa que estén desarrollando una marca fuerte. Hablé recientemente con Jordi y con Elisabeth Vallecillo (la otra mitad de la marca) y me explicaron cómo trabajan. La inspiración de este otoño (su segunda colección) tiene que ver con la naturaleza humana. “El nombre de la colección es “La Costilla de Adán” porque queríamos hacer un énfasis en nuestra naturaleza humana, nuestras contradicciones, y cómo los cuerpos del hombre y la mujer no son realmente tan diferentes” dice Jordi. Los estampados, tienen que ver con elementos naturales, como minerales. Me gustatron mucho y creo que añaden a la colección un toque tridimensional.