September 20 through 26 marks D.C. Fashion Week. DCist will be celebrating by interviewing a different local designer every day this week. Check out the rest of our coverage here. Today we talk to Will Sharp from DURKL.

Can you tell me about DURKL? What type of clothes do you make? How long has DURKL has been in business? How would you describe DURKL’s style?

DURKL is a Washington, D.C. based men’s street/sportswear brand that was established in 2005. From the beginning the brand has been based out of D.C., and has been a representation of the city’s counter-culture.

What, or who, influences your design style?

Our vision is formed here in D.C., we’re influenced by the unique style and feel of this city. Our main focus is making relevant American street/sportswear. Minor themes can run through a line, current trends can pop up, but it all comes back to classic fabrics with good details.