Miguel Adrover‘s somatic collections, which are often inspired by the people and cultures he observes in New York and on his travels, are unique to his authentic interpretation of everyday clothing. Having been born in a small village in Majorca in 1965. Adrover moved to New York in 1991 and began producing a line of personalized t-shirts with his friend Douglas Hobbs, and four years later, they opened a boutique, the “Horn “.

Adrover is self-proclaimed, having his career been influenced by friends and supporters, not by teachers and exams. In 1999, her first collection, Manaus-Chiapas-NYC, was presented at New York Fashion Week. His debut, in which he presented second-hand clothes mixed composed and with virtuous cut, was received with perplexity and applause. Especially his recycled pieces are impressed by the fashion critics, and for his Spring / Summer 2001 collection, Adrover designed an exquisite coat from a mattress which had been thrown away by Quentin Crisp – and which is now part of the fashion collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Arts. In June 2000, he won the CFDA award in the category of best new fashion designer and Pegasus Apparel Group started to finance his brand, and this collaboration lasted until autumn 2001, when his multicultural themes and political claims were no longer well regarded in the post – September 11th era.

After separating from Pegasus, Adrover rebuilt his reputation and his studio, and returned to a Spring / Summer 2003 show with a collection that featured the “Citizens of the World”. Once more, the stylist paid tribute to the cosmopolitan mix of nationalities in New York, with the parade crowned with a pale blue dress cut from a United Nations flag.

In 2005, Adrover moved his studio to Spain. Featuring a diversity of influences, a defiant attitude, and an immaculate seam, the Adrover´s style paved the way for a new generation of innovative designers who have adopted New York as their home.

By Susie Rushton, edited by Terry Jones  Susie Rushton

Photo credit: Christophe Rihet 2002