How Marcelo Burlon Went From DJ to Designer Co-Signed by The Weeknd

County of Milan creative director Marcelo Burlon talks Virgil Abloh, working for Riccardo Tisci, and how he funded his brand by DJ'ing around the world.

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Italian designer Marcelo Burlon of County Milan considers himself part of a new era in fashion. In a recent interview with Complex Hustle, Burlon spoke on how he and other designers, like Virgil Abloh and Heron Preston, are helping create a culture far beyond just clothing. "It’s not just about clothes. It’s a lifestyle actually," he said. 

In the interview, Burlon also touched on his humble beginnings in Italy, his involvement with the local club scene, working with former Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci, and funding his brand County of Milan, which has been co-signed by everyone from The Weeknd to Russell Westbrook, by DJ’ing around the world. Watch the video above. 

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