Design Allstars

Design Allstars

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

 

Undiscovered Landscapes

While it is possible to explore almost every corner of the Earth on computer screens, is it possible to rediscover the world? This collection is inspired by receding views of Earth, where buildings, streets, and cars fade, leaving only geometrized contours. Coats made from sewing industry waste, it leads a new sustainable aesthetic. The textures of the fabrics resemble shifting landscapes, like maps seen from above, urging reflection on sustainability and global political tensions. The coat symbolizes warmth, offering refuge against life’s fragility and the uncertainty of changing world.

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X World

X World is a conceptual garment inspired by X-ray photographs of insects. The design translates an insect exoskeleton into wearable form, placing layers of shell-like structures on the human body. X World is made with the palace lantern craft of China, a technique listed as intangible cultural heritage. After many material tests, a frame of iron wire was combined with silk gauze, a pairing that is both light and flexible. The garment is delicate yet strong, and presents vulnerability as a temporary form of protection.

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Bannou

The all-weather versatile coat is a design masterpiece that perfectly balances functionality and style. It boasts impressive features such as water resistance, breathability, and windproof properties, making it suitable for any weather condition. The use of high-quality materials gives it a luxurious texture that is perfect for formal events, yet it can also be dressed down for a casual look by adding or removing the detachable hood. The traditional silhouette with modern accents is a timeless design that can be worn in any setting, including the business scene.

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Zen Explorer

Zen Explorer is a menswear collection made from antique textiles and naturally dyed fabrics. Historic cloth is collected and sorted by scale, thickness and season, then combined with new material dyed by the traditional indigo method. The indigo is produced through fermentation, without industrial chemicals. Much of the work is done by hand, so traditional crafts and patterns are retained. The collection joins old fabric with contemporary upcycling, and offers durable and unique daily clothing.

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Gaofan Black Gold Goose Down

Gaofan Black Gold Goose Down is a down jacket made for cold weather. The outer shell is made of volcanic rock fabric, which is windproof, waterproof and breathable. The filling is imported Hungarian white goose down with a fill power above 700 and a down content of 90 percent. Temperature locking technology helps the jacket hold warmth, while the garment stays light and easy to care for. The appearance is restrained, with a classic black and gold color scheme. The cuffs are shaped as gloves, and the waist can be adjusted freely.

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Cold Resistant

Cold Resistant is a lightweight long down jacket designed for urban commuting and outdoor activities. The jacket is made from a fabric that combines aerogel, natural volcanic rock and seaweed polysaccharide, with a grooved fibre structure that supports air circulation and limits heat exchange. Hortobagy goose down with 780 fluffiness provides insulation at a total weight of 212 grams. A partition down-filling process, a 3D aerospace warmth locking technique and graphene heating support steady thermal comfort. The precise 3D cut gives a full yet neat silhouette.

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