journal
02 / 07 / 2019
With nine years of life, it enjoys growing visibilty and recognition. District Eight resists any attempt at geo-location. It was born out of the historically informed vision and sensitivity to the world of Darren Chew – its founder and creative director.
Before founding the brand, you were already established in Vietnam. What took you there and made you want to settle down there?
Darren Chew: I was just traveling at first, then after connecting with people, I had the opportunity to start working in the garment industry. We started a factory called Un-Available from our flat, and it has since turned into a full-fledged premium garment manufacturer. I settled in as projects kept coming and I enjoy the life here. From manufacturing, we went into retail and F&B, with the opening of the concept store l’Usine in 2009. District Eight was started a year later.
Watch the video below and read the full interview on Attitude 88.
Before founding the brand, you were already established in Vietnam. What took you there and made you want to settle down there?
Darren Chew: I was just traveling at first, then after connecting with people, I had the opportunity to start working in the garment industry. We started a factory called Un-Available from our flat, and it has since turned into a full-fledged premium garment manufacturer. I settled in as projects kept coming and I enjoy the life here. From manufacturing, we went into retail and F&B, with the opening of the concept store l’Usine in 2009. District Eight was started a year later.
Watch the video below and read the full interview on Attitude 88.
For more information, visit District Eight website.
Interview: Sofia Martinho Pereira
Image and Edition: Inês Pereira
Interview: Sofia Martinho Pereira
Image and Edition: Inês Pereira
