Spring/Summer 20 BIOINDUMENTARY

You have known this for years. Creeping inside your skin, questioning your sense of self. Sink your teeth into this. Recon, rewind, re-assemble. Why now.

Why not then? True warriors rise when called upon. Without hesitation; like there is no tomorrow. Lips that engage the world. A trustworthy whisper that rattles your rib-cage.

It is here. The metamorphosis of body, mindset and garment. It is here.

What is needed, what is provided. Born on day 11.

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SS20 arises from decades of meticulous sartorial mechanics, conducted by knowledgeable hands of sincere locality. Imagine a tandem of profound regional craftsmanship and the devotion of a small atelier. Together they send a message: no longer should we speak of real artistry; no more ‘boy who cried wolf’. Instead, we must enable the change we like to see. We have always known this. In our work, humble minds join in pensive deliberations. Devoid of waste, irreverence, trepidation or sullen compromise.

The collection is loosely drawn on the early bio-mechanical works of Hans Rudolf Giger; with man and machine operating in cold unison. Here is a dissection of anatomy, physical movement and supple skin texture. Through years of fine-tuning through a surgical take on garment construction, a fully-fledged artisan standard is maintained.

Leathers are molded, dyed, treated and sculpted entirely by hand. Jersey is handwoven, naturally colored and constructed from unique dimensions. Heat-seams appear as a study of motion, body analysis and reaction speeds. Never stern or rigid, instead collaged upon the limbs, with purpose, as an intricate human shield.

Patterns have been adjusted, reworked and altered despite of the seasonal shift; until coalescing silently with the wearer. Multi-purpose tactical accessories and resilient footwear hybrids, complete a silhouette defiant of geo-localization.

Deep hues of red, subtle beige, slated black and variations of clay-grey illustrate the visible exterior shell and layered composition. Muted tones that canvas wilful assembly. There is no need for silence anymore. Nor is this a cry for help. SS20 exists dutifully. Its objective to engage the observer. For him to pick up the gauntlet, haze the naysayers and truly assent his own bioindumentary.