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His plan is to produce the pieces by special order using materials provided by the client. (“I will tell you, ‘You need to give me two jackets and a tablecloth.’ ”) It’s not the most viable business model, but that’s beside the point. “I want to show people what I have inside,” he says. “I’m not looking to build an empire; I’m just embracing whatever is alive and good.” He’s not the only one: His latest renaissance has been met with plenty of enthusiasm—and sales. “Someone offered to buy the whole collection!” Adrover says with a broad smile. “Frankly, I was just happy people understood it.”
