CASTELLI x 2BROS: GARGANTUA JERSEY Limited Edition
As the name says, they are two brothers, and they work in graphic design and illustration. Luca and Andrea Martini are 27 and 24 years old, respectively, and they founded the 2BROS creative studio in 2016 in Vicenza, Italy. Their illustrations are simple, created with thick lines and geometric shapes, and they seek precision, paying close attention to details. Colors are fundamental in giving character to their art, and it is clear that they are addicted to the ’80s. With Castelli, they have been given an opportunity to advance their ideas, and they have helped Castelli create a visually distinctive product. Click on the button below to watch the video of the first interview that we did with 2BROS and discover how creativity — like speed, we would say! — requires dedication.
QUESTIONS:
1) Q: “Alea iacta est,” or “The die is cast.” Your “creature” has come to life. So we ask you: why the Gargantua jersey? What inspired you to create this jersey?
A: The concept and design of this garment were inspired by black holes, whose gravitational force attracts matter and light toward them. The jersey — imagine it completely white — attracts the graphic structure, composed of geometric shapes, patterns and colors, toward itself. We decided to call it Gargantua, the name given to a black hole in a popular science fiction movie.
2) Q: This jersey is undeniably unique. How long does it take, on average, to develop an original graphic design?
A: To develop the Gargantua, we worked six days — about 48 hours, between conceptual sketching, design development and color selection. In our work, six days for a project can be a lot but also not much: you can’t calculate an average time because there are so many variables and they’re not always predictable.
3) Q: Are you satisfied with the final result? Do you think Castelli was a good “domestique,” allowing you to fully express your creativity in a world — cycling — that you love?
A: We’re very satisfied with the final result because our ideas have been turned into an article of sports clothing without being changed at all. Castelli was a perfect partner, supporting us in this pursuit of the new and able to provide us with everything we needed to bring our vision to life.
