Last summer in New York, a young man named Christopher Hermelin brought his brown Royal Safari to the High Line, where he sat on a bench with a sign that read "One-of-a-kind, unique Stories While You Wait.
In a realm so fraught with metaphysical nicety and deference, the advances of European painting form a perilous irruption, bringing with them "the violence implicit in the desire to be one-of-a-kind, unique and exceptional".
In a world, where people want to have one-of-a-kind, unique products; handcrafted products plays a pivotal role in achieving this differentiation while showcasing the skill and talent of the craftsman.
While advertisers inundate us with messages that Dad wants barbecue supplies, ties, or golf gear, the truth is, papa really wants something that is one-of-a-kind, something unique, something weird.
Like Demonico before it, Angélico is a unique, one-of-a-kind creation from a singular mind.
"It's a unique, one-of-a-kind kind of piece.
The businesses that can either allow the consumer to personalize a mass produced product or service or, better yet, create a unique one-of-a-kind product or service will thrive.
Making clothing yourself takes time and effort, but the end result is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.
