libertine

Launched in 2001 by Johnson Hartig, Libertine is a Los Angeles-based label celebrated for its irreverent and artistic approach to fashion. The brand first gained a cult following by using vintage ready-to-wear as a canvas, deconstructing and reviving garments with intricate silk-screening, elaborate crystal embellishments, and punk-inflected graphics like skulls and Victorian portraits. This method of upcycling was central to its identity long before sustainability became a mainstream concern, establishing Hartig as a pioneer of couture-level repurposing. Signature pieces include tailored blazers, collared coats, and trousers, all hand-finished in Los Angeles and treated as individual works of art.

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