M.i.h Jeans
A design collaboration between De Allegri and Fogale and the denim brand M.i.h Jeans. The project forms part of the studio's portfolio of industrial design and bespoke commissions, reflecting their approach of combining honest materials with considered craftsmanship.
The collaboration with M.i.h Jeans sits comfortably within the studio's wider portfolio, which spans industrial design, bespoke commissions, and a range of handmade objects. At the heart of the work is a shared sensibility around material honesty and durable construction, values that resonate across the denim brand's heritage and the studio's own practice. The project draws on the tactile qualities of fabric and form, treating denim not merely as a commodity but as a material with history, weight, and character. This approach mirrors the studio's broader exploration of how everyday objects can carry both utility and quiet artistry.
The design process for the collaboration reflects the studio's methodical, considered way of working. Rather than imposing a singular aesthetic, the partnership sought to respond to the existing language of M.i.h Jeans, respecting its codes while introducing a fresh perspective. Attention was paid to proportion, finish, and the way pieces interact with the body over time. The result is work that feels both familiar and subtly renewed, an outcome consistent with the studio's belief that good design emerges from dialogue between maker, material, and context rather than from stylistic imposition.
Within the broader context of the studio's projects, this collaboration underscores a recurring interest in the intersection of craft and industry. The studio has long been drawn to processes that honour the hand while embracing the possibilities of production, and the denim collaboration is a natural extension of that enquiry. Pieces produced through the partnership carry the warmth of handmade objects even as they speak to the efficiency and consistency of a well-run workshop. This duality — the personal and the systematic — is a defining thread running through much of the studio's output.
Viewed alongside other works in the portfolio, from sculptural commissions to wallpaper and collection pieces, the M.i.h Jeans project reinforces the studio's commitment to restraint and longevity. In a landscape increasingly dominated by fast-moving trends, the work stands apart for its quiet confidence and refusal to chase novelty for its own sake. The collaboration serves as a reminder that meaningful design often lies in the details — a seam, a finish, a subtle proportion — and that the most enduring pieces are those conceived with patience, intention, and a deep respect for the materials at hand.