felipe pelaez for Substanz
We are proud to announce a collaboration with Felipe Pelaez.
Felipe Pelaez is a Colombian-born fashion content creator based in Cologne, Germany known for challenging outdated societal norms and pushing boundaries through his bold and expressive style. His global upbringing, particularly his time in London, has profoundly shaped his personal and daring approach to fashion.
In May 2023, Felipe took the TEDx stage in Innsbruck with his talk titled "How the History of Men's Fashion Inspires Us Today,” exploring the evolution of menswear and how it still impacts our society today.
Vogue Portugal featured Felipe in its February 2024 issue, where he spoke about how his online community gave him confidence and reassurance in embracing fashion beyond labels.
In July 2024, Felipe was honoured with the "Social Style Hero" award at the New Faces Award Style. The jury praised his fearless celebration of fluid fashion and his ability to break clichés while encouraging others to explore self-expression on their own terms.
With over 12 years of experience in styling and content creation, six of those as a full-time creator, Felipe has built a platform that blends historical references with contemporary fashion. Through his work, he encourages his community to embrace expression, inclusivity and creativity without limits.
unity edition
Felipe explains:
“This scarf is about something simple but powerful: respect and compassion for one another.
The design shows different hands reaching and holding, symbolising trust, empathy, and allyship across borders and communities. Every colour, every texture, every gesture speaks to the beauty of being different.
In a world that’s increasingly divided by ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, and identity, I wanted to create something that reminds us to stand together instead. Because no matter where you’re from or who you love, we’re all human. We’re equal.
Unity is a reminder that our diversity is our greatest strength. Just like in nature, it’s the variety - the colours, textures, and contrasts - that make the whole ecosystem not only strong, but breathtaking. When we embrace what sets us apart, we can finally see the potential of what we can create together.”
Collaboration
Felipe collaborated closely with our illustrator, Maria Sokolova, to craft a design that fully embodies his vision and aesthetics while beautifully exploring his favourite earthy colour palette. The result is the Unity edition, a captivating blend of Felipe’s artistic vision and sustainable textile innovation.
Each piece is printed on Orange Fiber®, a groundbreaking textile derived from citrus by-products. This vegan, biodegradable fabric contains no synthetics, offering a luxuriously soft touch while exemplifying the future of conscious fashion.
The Unity edition is available exclusively as carré scarves (67x67cm). This design will never be reprinted, ensuring that each piece remains a true collector’s item. Only 70 pieces are made available.
Meticulously handcrafted in Italy, these scarves come elegantly packaged in sturdy gift boxes designed by Berlin-based studio Maren Thompson. Each piece includes a hand-numbered, handwritten authenticity certificate, marking its unique place in this limited release. Free worldwide delivery is included.
Blending Felipe’s personal story, fashion history, and cutting-edge textile innovation, these scarves are more than accessories—they are wearable art.