MD75 – Hand-Dyed Italian Knitwear
A DEEP DIVE INTO THE COLD DYED KNITTED UNIVERSE OF MD75
MD75 is an Italian fashion atelier, founded in 2013, known for merging avant-garde knitwear with hand-crafted dyeing, experimental finishes and a dark, nocturnal aesthetic. Rooted in Northern Italy’s textile traditions, the brand redefines knitwear through sculptural silhouettes, layered cuts, hand-treated surfaces and a refined minimal palette.
From merino knitwear and elongated tops to painted denim, coated trousers and hand-sprayed outerwear, MD75 creates a wardrobe where craftsmanship, surface treatment and material innovation guide the design.
ORIGINS & PHILOSOPHY: TEXTILE ARTISTRY & EXPERIMENTAL SURFACE CRAFT
MD75 began with a clear vision: to transform everyday garments into wearable studies of texture, dye and form. While knitwear remains its backbone, the brand distinguishes itself through laboratory-style experimentation with pigments, colour processes and hand-applied finishes.
Influenced by Northern European minimalism, Italian craft and subtle gothic undertones, MD75’s identity is shaped by an intuitive, hands-on approach to dyeing, fading, spraying and ageing fabrics.
The philosophy is simple: no two pieces should be identical, and each garment must reflect the hand of the maker. This slow-fashion mindset ensures individuality, depth and a lived-in elegance from the first wear.
DESIGN LANGUAGE: ASYMMETRY, NOCTURNAL PALETTE & HAND-WORKED SURFACES
MD75’s aesthetic is defined by expressive surface work and atmospheric design. Key elements include:
• hand-sprayed gradients
• experimental dyeing and hand-applied finishes
• hand-painted details and pigment fading
• garment dyeing with unpredictable tonal variation
• shadow-wash, bleach and over-dyed effects
• brushed, treated and distressed textures
These methods give each garment unique tonal shifts and tactile depth impossible to replicate by machine. A dark palette (black, charcoal, ink grey, deep navy and muted neutrals) enhances contrast and atmosphere.
Asymmetric hems, extended sleeves, anatomical seamlines and layered construction reinforce the brand’s architectural sensibility. Merino, alpaca and cashmere knits become sculptural foundations rather than soft basics.
MATERIALS, CRAFT & DYEING TECHNIQUES: ITALIAN ARTISTRY AT WORK
MD75 uses high-grade Italian fabrics selected for how they respond to dye, pigment and treatment processes:
• hand-dyeing and pigment penetration
• washing, fading and artistic distressing
• hand-sprayed shadowing
• painting and brushing techniques
Each garment is treated individually, often one at a time, resulting in subtle variations that make every piece unique.
Highlights across categories include:
• garment-dyed wool knits with shadowed tonality
• hand-sprayed coats and jackets with gradient finishes
• painted or shadow-washed denim and trousers
• coated fabrics softened through repeated treatments
• manual distressing and dry-brushed textures
All production takes place in Italy, honouring artisanal finishing and slow-fashion principles.
WHO MD75 SPEAKS TO
MD75 appeals to individuals who appreciate:
• handcrafted uniqueness over mass-produced uniformity
• experimental dyeing and artistic finishing techniques
• dark minimalism and monochrome expression
• textural depth and visually rich surfaces
• silhouette-driven, avant-garde design
• timelessness and longevity beyond trends
For Orimono, MD75 represents the intersection of Italian craftsmanship, textile experimentation and the atmospheric, darker side of contemporary fashion.
Explore MD75 at Orimono, online and in our Berlin store.
