cobble du, helmed by designer Rico Mori, is based in Tokyo, Japan. The name combines “cobble” with the French partitive article “du”, expressing Mori’s desire to create something that endures through history, much like cobblestones. Her work draws from an eclectic range of references, spanning avant-garde art movements and contemporary phenomena, from Bauhaus ballet costumes to artificial intelligence. Before founding cobble du, Rico studied accessories and sculpture at Bunka Fashion College in Japan. Thus, her clothing frequently incorporates unconventional hardware, from silver piercings to chains.