Usuario:KathedralOfficial/Taller
| Kathedral | ||
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| Creador | Katherine Lopez | |
| Industria | Apparel | |
| Fundación | 2013 | |
| Productos | Clothing, Accesories | |
Kathedral ® is a clothing brand and art project founded in 2013. It celebrates individuality and freedom.
Original creator of the Socratic Cross © , Serpent-Cat © and Death Apple Tree House ©.
Founded by Katherine Lopez, artist, developer, and designer specializing in 3D Environment art for video games.
History
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Kathedral was founded in 2013 by Katherine Lopez, specializing in graphic t-shirts, accessories and artworks (ilustration and mixed media)
Name
The brand’s name is inspired by Cathedrals and the Renaissance period, representing the evolution of the individual, a place full of art: painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and science.
Katherine was looking for a word that phonetically works in English and Spanish, and that can be read and written in both languages, Kathedral can also be understood in other languages such as German or Swedish. It also relates to her proper name Katherine.
Logo
Kathedral’s logo The Socratic Cross (formerly The Doubt Cross) was named and designed by Katherine, first published on April 21, 2014, it represents constant questioning. Katherine designed it to be drawn only with two strokes, so it’s easier to reproduce for anyone.
The Socratic Cross is a very iconic and controversial symbol of the brand, since its release in 2014, the public was intrigued by its meaning and symbolism because it challenged fixed beliefs in society.
Philosophy
Kathedral’s core values are heavily influenced by philosophy, which is found in various statements of the brand:
NEVER SACRIFICE YOUR IDEALS: Represent the constant struggle for success without losing your identity.
QUESTION YOUR OWN BELIEFS: Represents consistency of beliefs
IMMORTALITY MODE: Being immortal is a rebellious mindset focused on creating and leaving a mark and being willing to transcend.
Style
Kathedral style and aesthetics are characterized by being defiant. Described as Minimalist Punk because of its heavy influence from punk and anarchism mixed with a sober and sophisticated feel of minimalism. Since the beginning of the brand in 2013, it was focused on producing unisex garments and designs.