Aaliyah Denim (21 x 26)

1 of 1 Laser printed onto Italian Candiani denim in collaboration with PRPS

Shown at TheArsenale Art Basel in 2019

The collaboration of Candiani Denim, Jonathan Mannion, and Prps originated from the photographer’s idea of escaping the two-dimensional digital world around us and making physical and tangible artworks. He wanted to give people a reason to gather and something they could touch and feel. Mannion aimed at using different washes to print images on “blank canvases” digitally. His artworks were exhibited at TheArsenale in Miami and later became a limited edition of denim garments.

The collection features a limited number of pieces. They include an iconic Mannion photo printed on Candiani Denim’s fabric using the laser technology of Jeanologia, which provides sustainable solutions to the textile industry.

Jonathan Mannion chose two industry titans he had known and admired for a long time to bring his vision to life: Candiani Denim, a global premier denim house, and PRPS, a leading streetwear brand.

Candiani Denim has manufactured denim fabrics for the most prestigious names in the market since 1938. The mill is located in a natural reserve park named Parco del Ticino, the Italian oldest regional park, and synonymous with three values: Made in Italy, innovation, and sustainability. Thanks to its progressive technologies, Candiani Denim’s production employs the least amount of water, chemicals, and energy possible.

PRPS is a streetwear brand founded in 2002 and headquartered in New York City. PRPS is an acronym for purpose since everything people do in their life should have one. Initially, its offering included only denim products inspired by American and Japanese culture, but it quickly expanded. Prps’s vision is to innovate using the best materials, with design integrity and high detail attention.