Tarpley Brooks Jones, a native of Nashville, TN, embarked on a transformative odyssey that carried him from the farmlands of Tennessee to the vibrant world of Art School in Chicago. It was there that he discovered the profound spirituality of Buddhism, and ignited a passion for fashion design that would shape his destiny.
Driven by a profound mission, TARPLEY aspires to harness creative energy as a force for spreading consciousness and positivit n became Jones' chosen canvas to embark on this extraordinary quest.
Over the past eight years, Jones has meticulously crafted his unique designs, initially experimenting with a streetwear brand in LA before establishing his eponymous label in 2022. TARPLEY is a contemporary fashion brand specializing in garments created with innovative technologies. It seamlessly blends avant-garde design, groundbreaking materials, and impeccable craftsmanship to produce astonishing clothes that resonate with a compelling brand energy.
Embracing the diverse voices of America, TARPLEY symbolizes family, fashion, and freedom. Infusing Buddhist principles throughout their brand, they aspire to inspire compassion and mindfulness beyond the realm of fashion.
Fall / Winter 2024
In an era where anonymity paradoxically breeds familiarity and trust, the latest Fall/Winter 2024 collection from TARPLEY ventures into the heart of this contemporary conundrum with audacious clarity and stylistic profundity. Titled“ANON-MAYBE YOU SEE ME, MAYBE YOU DON’T,” the collection serves as a sartorial meditation on the peculiar dynamics of visibility and invisibility in the digital age. It’s a thought-provoking exploration, suggesting that in today’s interconnected world, the unknown face—the anonymous presence online—often becomes a sanctuary, a source of comfort more trusted than the familiar visages that populate our everyday lives. This phenomenon, where the digital stranger becomes confidant and refuge, is playfully encapsulated in TARPLEY’s designs.
What makes this collection resonate deeply is its implicit commentary on the nature of identity in the digital era. It reflects a world where the self is increasingly fluid, negotiable, and, above all, divisible between the seen and unseen. The designs, with their emphasis on concealment and the ability to blend into the background, mirror our own complex relationships with visibility, both online and off. They question the value we place on being seen and challenge us to reconsider the power of anonymity.
With“ANON-MAYBE YOU SEE ME, MAYBE YOU DON’T,” TARPLEY has not merely presented a new collection; it has offered a lens through which we might examine our own identities in the age of the internet. It’s a bold statement on the shifting sands of trust, privacy, and the desire for anonymity in a world that is at once vast and intimate. This collection is not just for the body; it’s for the mind, challenging us to ponder the dichotomies of our digital existence and the cloaks we don, both literal and metaphorical, in our quest for autonomy and self-expression.
