Chloe MooreIn Dublin’s packed electronic scene, Maze X has arrived fully formed and fearlessly different.
Founded in 2024 by Leo Mazor, what began as a mission to throw better parties has quickly morphed into one of the city’s sharpest fashion-meets-rave experiments.
After turning Wigwam into a runway for the sold-out “Nostalgic Elegance” show and with a 2026 calendar already loaded with day parties, hardcore nights, and boundary-pushing drops, Maze X isn’t just another logo; it’s a living collision of techno, streetwear, and inclusivity that actually works.
We caught up with Leo Mazor to unpack how he’s tearing down the walls between the dancefloor and the wardrobe rack, one versatile collection at a time.
What’s the story behind the founding of Maze X and the Label? Who were the key people who got it started?
Maze X was founded simply for the love of dance music, and wanting to curate events & lineups that I feel know how to create an environment that the Irish crowd deserves. Regardless of the genres played, club, or DJs, Maze X was created to be a safe & enjoyable space for all dance music lovers and enjoyers alike. I (Leo) started the label around 2024, and as time went I’ve joined forces with two of my great friends & resident DJs Fatuler & 614, who have been nothing short of incredible in helping the label achieve its vision and goals.
How would you describe your brand’s core identity in one sentence- what makes Maze X distinct?
Versatility. The label’s message and core value are to be as versatile & inclusive to dance music genres & enjoyers.
Which cultural, musical, or sub-cultural influences inspired the creation of the brand and keep influencing it?
The brand’s biggest inspirations are the environments it interacts with, the music we listen to, the clothes our crowd wears, and how it makes them feel in every space they enter. Those elements help me & my peers create an emotional connection with our art, and a deep understanding of what we would like to achieve with the brand.
Do you design your pieces for the music, club, or gig scene? How exactly are they meant to work in those settings- for dancing, performing, or just everyday life?
I design my pieces for everyone who simply likes them. If you like what you wear, you can wear it to just about every occasion. Our tracksuits are made for dancing, hoodies for every day, & trousers for that one special date you have coming up. But in the consumer’s case, it could be for whatever occasion they desire.
The brand identity suggests a crossover of fashion + culture. How do you intentionally weave cultural references (music, art, local) into the brand’s DNA?
Cultural references are being brought into the brand by simply breaking the bridge between all things that inspire us. Whether it be music, fashion trends, or sports. All these factors & interests are combined and are shared in the one space where I can truly express myself – Maze. It’s my way of breaking the barrier and using everything I love as a common theme of personal expression.
Walk us through your creative process, detailing the journey from initial concept to the final product launch. We’re interested in the key stages, such as: Inspiration, Design, Production, to Launch.
My creative process always comes from an experience I’ve had or dreamt about achieving. Nostalgic Elegance, for example, was my way of breaking the barrier between streetwear & smartwear, while involving what inspires me as a designer. The collection is an accumulation of experiences that I’ve reflected on in the form of clothes.
I always like to visually sketch my ideas on paper- and from there see if the concepts fit an item of clothing, or if it’s even wearable. Once that’s done, I lay out my designs on Canva & make mock-ups. Once the best mock-ups & products are ready to produce, I produce a minimum of 2 samples per piece to test out the best options. Once the product is approved & ready to launch, the concept comes to life, photoshoots, stock order, and marketing campaigns are planned and made accordingly per product before the big Launch.
With fast fashion and rapid drops dominating, how does Maze X position itself in terms of sustainability, longevity, and cultural value?
Maze positions itself within the fashion scene in a way that allows us to not conform to fast fashion trends, but rather a process that allows me & my team to give the best we have at our own pace that suits our creative process. Being able to follow your heart and not trends also allows me to produce the right amount of clothes, content, and events that allow me to create a space that will last in the long run.
Any cool collabs lately, with artists, musicians, or visual creatives, or capsule collections you’ve done that really mix fashion and culture? Would you be keen to do anything like that in the future?
We have worked with a Rap collective last year, by the name of AFNF – we dropped a Halloween special tee capsule, the drop went great, and the whole process was super fun. Currently, we are looking to focus on the Maze X shows & produce some event-exclusive pieces. We have a show coming in January with our great friends from Messiah collective, where we will also be dropping event-exclusive t-shirts & fans. Proper rave essentials.
You recently ran a night called Nostalgic Elegance in Wigwam. Can you walk us through the night shown in the post: where it was, who was there, and how the idea came about?
The idea came to life from trying to break the barrier between smartwear and streetwear, and do a fashion show in a setting that is unusual to most, but feels like home to me – the club. The whole concept was about creating an abnormal environment that encapsulates everything that we love at the brand, an environment that connects all the people who enjoy them. This show was an incredible effort of a team of over 35 people: me, my great friends & business partner Noam (director of NG media), our house choreographer Saad, 4 photographers & videographers, 10 extremely talented DJs, 17 of the best models who I’ve recruited months before the show, and of course the entire Wigwam team – who have been amazing with the whole set up process and show.
Looking ahead: will this become a recurring night or format for Maze X? What would a future iteration of this kind of event look like?
Maze & Maze X are two spaces that were meant to be mixed from the start. The bridge between them will continue to break apart as we evolve as a brand. As we focus on bringing more talented DJs & producers to our shows, we continue to explore and experiment in breaking the boundaries and getting as many fashion enjoyers & techno enjoyers to come together. Whether it be in a fashion show or a pop-up format, we have plenty of events planned & confirmed in the very near future. 2026 is looking bright.
What are the next milestones for Maze X – upcoming collections, new collaborations, expansions into music/arts crossovers?
We have a lot more shows & collabs coming in 2026, with gigs ranging from groovy techno to hardcore & industrial, with our great friends at Messiah & Uphony Collective, day parties, multiple pop-ups at markets, and our own in various shops & spaces. Our biggest boundary-breaking project will be our next clothing drop – titled Hollywood. The whole project consists of themes that are meant to highlight the best & worst of our world, and reflect on them in the form of dance music, clothes, and the lifestyle we think of when Hollywood comes to our head. We have a launch party & pop-up planned with a very special Artist, coming back for his long-awaited Dublin return.
June 2026 – not to be missed.
