Design Publication

Design Publication

Design Publication featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Cloud Cotton

Cloud Cotton is a collection of lightweight winter jackets. The collection uses the DuPont Sorona bio based fiber, of which 37 percent comes from renewable plant sources such as corn sugar. A three dimensional crimp structure forms stable air pockets that hold heat, and hollow low density fibers reduce fabric weight by about 30 percent compared with conventional cotton jackets. A durable water repellent finish and taped seams limit water penetration. An integrated hood, a tapered hem with hidden drawcords and hidden pockets complete the relaxed H line cut.

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Blue Ants

Blue Ants is a clothing collection made from transformed old garments. The dark blue fabrics are taken from blue work overalls, and decorative patterns are based on historical food stamps. The prints are produced with cyanotype photography, in which sunlight replaces a printing machine. Laser cutting gives the fabric a two-dimensional and three-dimensional effect that follows the curves of the body. The classic overall silhouette is twisted and bound. The collection is offered in variable sizes.

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The Opposite

The Opposite is a unisex knitwear collection designed to be worn in multiple ways. The collection is made with zero-cut and zero-waste methods, so no fabric is discarded. Digital knitting is used to form flexible three-dimensional structures and changeable garment constructions. Items from the two outfits can be interchanged and matched in different combinations, which allows each wearer to create a personal style. The all-size design fits most people of average build. The Opposite questions common ideas about menswear and womenswear.

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Aphros

Aphros is a modular fashion system featuring a sculpted bodysuit with Victorian-inspired sleeves and interchangeable bottom pieces. Designed for sustainable versatility, it enables seamless transition from casual to formal wear through its innovative connectable design. The garment integrates technical materials and embodies a narrative of transformation and adaptive elegance.

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Floral Album

Floral Album is a fashion collection inspired by family photographs from the 1980s. The collection is made from deadstock fabrics combined with several handcraft techniques. Hand embroidery, crochet, beading, knitting and cross stitch are applied to velvet and to layered transparent textiles. Crocheted trims and knitted pieces include sequin elements that catch the light as the wearer moves. Each garment is constructed individually, so no piece is repeated. All pieces are free size. The collection links detailed handwork with the reuse of overlooked materials.

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Le Rouge et le Noir

Le Rouge et le Noir is a fashion collection inspired by the musical adapted from Stendhal's novel of the same name. The collection interprets the emotions of the protagonist Julien through a French rock aesthetic. Nineteenth century European court silhouettes are combined with punk details. The classic red and black color scheme echoes the themes of the novel. Each piece is handcrafted with genuine leather, rivets, safety pins and other custom made elements. The result presents a meeting of classic and contemporary design elements.

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