What we offer

Services

Buying service

We offer a specialist buying service for all our clients, making use of our broad network of clothing archivists and collectors.

Vintage research and development

Our aim is to enrich our clients understanding of vintage clothing and design details. Offering hosted talks, workshops and inspirational buying trips.

Design assistance

Responding to your brief, we are able to work in-house alongside design teams or independently throughout the duration of the project.

Who we are

About Us

Material Past aims to preserve and champion elements of vintage design for contemporary fashion labels. Our team comes from a fashion and retail background, we draw on our vast network of privately held vintage collections and archives and connect designers to a previously untapped resource of clothing. Our collective in-depth (borderline geeky) knowledge and direction helps streamline the inspiration and design process for our clients.

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M.P. Team

Scott Fraser Simpson
Scott is the founder of his own menswear brand based in London (S.F.C.). Having worked as freelance design reporter and art director, his main interests are in mid-century menswear and is currently launching an archival photobook on vintage Italian-American knitwear. Instagram - @scottfsimpson
Pascal Chea
Working closely with several global heritage brands, Pascal has built a large collection of vintage pieces, which he trades from his private showroom in Hackney. His specialist knowledge lies in vintage denim, leather and workwear, with a keen interest in modified clothing for practical and aesthetic purposes. Instagram - @ppchea
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Based in London, UK
+44 7729387143 or +44 7413591998
info@materialpast.com