Our Legacy was founded in 2005 by Jockum Hallin and Christopher Nying. The two met in Jönköping, Sweden, where they worked at "the best clothing store in their hometown". Both quit, went to school, and started their careers separately, working as graphic designers. Hallin ran a fashion agency that represented brands and toured Sweden with a band he started a few years prior, while Nying focused on the art side of graphic design in his job. The idea to create their own label stemmed from their frustration with not being able to find clothes that they wanted to wear, so in 2005, they decided to make "the most perfect t-shirt ever," inspired by band merchandise from Hallin's touring experience, and called the project Our Legacy.

The name, Our Legacy, came from the idea that Hallin and Nying were taking the legacy of previous generations and modernizing them to relate to their own lives. This is something than can be seen through their designs. At first, the collections may come off as classic and minimalistic, but a closer look will show that these clean, basic silhouettes are actually updated in very unique ways. Hallin and Nying are "fabric nerds" so they say, and love reworking ordinary pieces by experimenting with different treatments or techniques of crinkling, dying, and washing on their products. They also take a very conceptual approach to design. For example, they love taking everyday pieces and bringing them outside of their usual context to figure out how they can combine the two in order to make a non-segregated look. This forward thinking has resulted in a cult-like following for the brand.

In 2007, Richardos Klarén came into the picture after leaving a sales role at Acne to become a co-owner of Our Legacy. The three worked together to open up their first flagship store in Stockholm. Despite having such great success in the early 2010s, people were starting to categorize them as a brand known for their "minimalist" designs. They decided to take a break in 2012 to refocus and reinvent themselves to take a more progressive approach to design - the approch that people have come to love about Our Legacy over the past 7 years.

Business has been better than ever since their short hiatus, and they've built up a list of over 240 stockists worldwide who distribute their products. Our Legacy has also been invested in the future of the business in terms of sustainability, reducing waste, and reusing as much fabric as possible. The Our Legacy Work Shop was opened as a place for their upcycling project. There, designers (both internal and external) can rework the fabrics and old clothes they already have by dismantling them and putting them back together in their own way, or making new products out of their old goods. The focus is to breathe life into old things rather than continuously producing. Between the high quality and unique designs that Our Legacy has to offer and their outlook on environment improvement, there is no doubt the brand will continue to attract more people into its cult following.



Our Legacy

Prada was founded in 1913 by Mario Prada and his brother, Martino. He opened the first Prada store the same year in the prestigious Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II in Milan, Italy. Here, he sold leather goods like bags, trunks, steamers, and travel accessories.

In 1919, Prada was awarded the title of Official Supplier of the Italian Royal House. With this distinction, Prada was allowed to display the House of Savoy coat of arms and knotted rope design in its trademark logo. This honor is what makes Prada a symbol of the Italian high and upper-middle class.

In the these traditional times, Mario Prada did not believe women should work outside the home and prevented his female family members from working for the company. Ironically, his only son had no interest in being the successor of the family business. Mario's daughter, Luisa Prada took over and ran the business for almost two decades.

In the mid-1970s, Luisa’s daughter, Miuccia Prada, joined the business, initially working on the accessories designs. She successfully continued the tradition of producing high-quality bags and luggage for the brand.

In 1977, Miuccia Prada is introduced to Patrizio Bertelli, a young Italian with his own leather goods business. He partnered with Miuccia and took the Prada business in a new, global direction. The two eventually married.

A womenswear line was introduced in the late 80s and the fashion world fell in love with Prada’s quality fabrics, clean lines, and color selections. Prada became one of the most coveted brands in the fashion by the early 1990s.

The Prada Group has since acquired brands like Jil Sander, Helmut Lang, and Church & Co. The company is still led by CEO Patrizio Bertelli and CEO/Head Designer Miuccia Prada.

Prada

Black quilted nylon gilet featuring a ribbed round neck, two front flapped pockets, signature triangle logo on the right pocket, exterior hanger loop, and adjustable buckle on the back. Runs small, recommended to size up for a regular fit.
 

Gabardine Nylon Quilted Gilet

Red and black nylon jacket from Prada's Spring/Summer 2008 collection featuring a red body, black harness design with an adjustable band wrapped around the back, elastic cuffs and hem, two side zip pockets, and double front zip closure. Runs true to size in regular fit.

Nylon Harness Jacket

Teal western utility shirt from Prada's Autumn/Winter 2014 collection featuring a classic collar, snap button front fastening, black shoulder and placket details, double patch pocket on the left chest, and button cuffs. Runs true to size in a slim fit.

Western Utility Shirt

Black vintage sequin jacket featuring an attached hood, all-over sequin outer shell, mesh lining, elastic cuffs and hem, and zip-up front fastening. Runs true to size in a regular fit.

Sequin Jacket

Black mohair sweater from Prada's Autumn/Winter 2018 collection featuring a yellow and teal flame design, crew-neck collar, and ribbed trims. Runs true to size in a relaxed fit.

Flame Mohair Sweater

Gray utility jacket from Prada's Spring/Summer 2000 collection featuring a slate gray body with navy blue single stripe detail across the front and back, navy nylon collar with velcro closure, front double zip closure, rubberized logo patch along the side seam, two mesh inner pockets, detachable zip-off sleeves, and exposed armpit vents. Runs true to size in a slim fit.

Zip Off Sleeve Utility Jacket

Gray pants made from a lightweight recycled nylon fabric, featuring an elastic waistband with drawstrings, two zip pockets on the front, one zip pocket on the right thigh, single pocket with velcro closure on the back with an enameled triangle logo metal plaquet, zip vents, and drawcords at the bottom of the legs.

Re-Nylon Pants

Black pullover jacket made from recycled nylon, featuring a spread collar, half zip front closure with nylon pull tab, zippered chest pocket with signature logo plaquet, buttoned cuffs, and a straight hem. Runs true to size in a straight fit.

Gabardine Re-Nylon Jacket

Black shortsleeve box shirt made from an Italian boucle fabric featuring a patch pocket on the left chest, spread collar, button-up front fastening with mother-of-pearl buttons, wide placket, and straight hem. Runs true to size in a boxy fit.

Box Shirt Shortsleeve

Blue and white shirt made from a striped poplin with crinkled textured weave featuring a wide oversized cut, button-down classic collar, button-up front fastening with mother of pearl buttons, button cuffs, patch pocket on the left chest, and an embroidered OL detail. Runs oversized in a relaxed fit.

Borrowed BD Shirt

Black multi-colored short sleeved shirt made from an Italian linen fabric featuring an all-over Strobe print, spread collar, button-up front fastening with mother of pearl buttons, a patch pocket on the chest, and straight hem. Runs true to size in a boxy fit.

Box Shirt Strobe Print

White, red and black multicolored sleeveless shirt made from an Italian linen fabric featuring our Biker print, spread collar, button-up front fastening with mother of pearl buttons, single chest pocket, straight hem, and raw edges that will fray naturally with wear. Runs true to size with a boxy fit.

Box Shirt Sleeveless

Black crocheted shirt made from a patterned crochet lace fabric featuring a classic collar, single patch pocket on the chest, button-up front fastening with smoke mother of pearl buttons, buttoned cuffs and a curved hem. Runs true to size in a relaxed fit. 

Coco Shirt

Beige and black multicolored short sleeved shirt made from an Italian cotton/linen fabric featuring a Hanabi print, spread collar, button-up front fastening with mother of pearl buttons, a single chest pocket, and straight hem. Runs true to size in a boxy fit. 

Box Shirt Hanabi Print

Multicolored short sleeve box shirt featuring a Skeletorn print throughout, a single chest pocket, button-up front fastening, classic collar, large smoke pearl buttons, and a straight hem. Runs true to size in a boxy fit. 

Box Shirt Shortsleeve - Skeletorn Print

Blue denim Third Cut Jeans made from an Italian denim featuring a vintage denim digital print, belt loops along the waistband, two hip pockets, two back patch pockets, and asymmetrical seam details. Runs slightly oversized with a relaxed, wide and straight legged fit. 