Matt Bruening / designer + creative director

born & raised on the west side of o’ahu in makaha, bruening tries to bring forth life from all angles of what surrounds him in the clothing that shelter all human bodies. inspired by his unique upbringing & endless beauty that the island provides, bruening aims to translate this on a global scale where everyone can take a little bit of “home” with them everywhere they go.

BLENDING THE WORLDS OF URBAN & RESORT, THE UNIQUE AESTHETIC MAKES SURE ALL BASES ARE COVERED WITH DESTINATION ALWAYS AT THE FOREFRONT. BRUENING BELIEVES ALL GOOD THINGS TAKE TIME AND EMPLOYS THE IDEALS OF “SLOW” FASHION AND CONTROLLED PRODUCTION TO BALANCE DEMAND AND CONSUMPTION. CAPSULES ARE PRODUCED LOCALLY, FEATURING MANUFACTURED AND HAND CRAFTED GOODS WHICH HAS ALWAYS BEEN A GOAL OF THE BRAND TO MAKE SURE THINGS ARE ACTUALLY MADE IN HAWAI’I.

BRUENING PROVIDES MANUFACTURED SOFT GOODS & CUSTOM MADE TO ORDER GARMENTS/PIECES. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE & NOT LIMITED TO CREATIVE CONSULTING, BRAND & MARKETING PRODUCTION NEEDS, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, WARDROBE & STYLING CONSULTATIONS, AND WARDROBE / STYLING NEEDS FOR FILM/TV/COMMERCIAL PROJECTS. BRUENING’S WORK HAS BEEN FEATURED IN SELF PRODUCED FASHION SHOWS & COMMERCIAL SPOTS FOR COSTUMING/WARDROBE, ASSISTED WORK IN COMMERCIAL SPOTS & CAMPAIGN /MARKETING WORK FOR PERSONAL AND OTHER BRANDS.

THE MISSION OF THE BRUENING BRAND IS TO PROMOTE THE ELEGANCE OF HAWAI’I CULTURE AND CONSISTENTLY ELEVATING THE STANDARDS OF WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TALENTED INDIVIDUALS THAT TAKE UP MUCH DESERVE SPACES ON THE ISLANDS.

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