My Story
In 2019, I set out on a mission, to discover and progress stories of age old textiles passed down through families and cultures from across the world.
Since day one, I have been committed to sustainability through recycling textiles, and acting as the conduit of histories and narratives passed through me.
Fashion is often used to express and uplift personal identity. Like a coat of armor that makes you feel invincible. Dislike clothes valued for solely aesthetic character, Stan's armor substantiates meaning beneath the surface of material.
Each lost, dusty, aged textile that I excavate embodies a unique history; one that someone, long ago, was very proud of. A hand-made quilt made by great-grandmother for her great-granddaughters' wedding. A Japanese peasant farm worker that mended his harvest sacks for decades because he valued utility over loss.
I’ve stayed true to my beliefs to never compromise on the pillars I set forth, being patient when presented with opportunities of manufacturing and scaling, to never chase profits. Rather, to plant the roots of continuing on stories through fashion, with integrity. To translate something forgotten into a new form that can be appreciated today.
It feels great to be proud of what you wear. It feels even better to be a part of sharing beautiful stories of the past. That is my goal, and I hope you join me on this journey.
STAN in the MET
The Costume Institute’s In America: A Lexicon of Fashion, launches a two-part exploration of fashion in the United States in the Anna Wintour Costume Center. It establishes a modern vocabulary of American fashion based on its expressive qualities.
See STAN At The MET - NYC Fifth Avenue
9/18, 2021 – 9/5, 2022
Press
The Stan Surf Couturier opens at Platform in Culver City, Los Angeles
Detwiler has expanded his explorations of vintage textiles beyond heirloom quilts
Fashion week debut with a polished collection of outerwear themed around patchwork quilting
Stan is a West Coast label that tells stories through found antique textiles
Embracing patchwork and applying "maximalist" principles of quilting to jackets
The MET Costume Institute’s New Exhibition Understands the Emotional Power of American Fashion
San Diego Native Tristan Detwiler Garners Praise in NY Fashion Week Showcase
Stan Designer Opens First Retail Space in L.A.
Seven Emerging Men’s Brands Make Their Mark on American Collections
Among the shows that attracted the most attention were... STAN
Stan is one of 10 emerging designers showing at 2020 NYMD in a NYFW digital event
For his first presentation, Tristan Detwiler propels his take on a new view of surfwear
Detwiler cited the sand and beaches of his San Diego hometown as inspiration for STAN
NYMD highlights the future of menswear. Several designers stood out in particular, namely, STAN
Haute Upcycling and California Cool: STAN Is Everything To Love About Luxe Surf Style
Meet the Young LA Brand That Turns Vintage Fabric Into Sustainable Jackets
Stan Displays What Your Sleep Pose Says About You
