Konstantin Grcic and Aeance launch clothing made from recycled and biodegradable materials
Konstantin Grcic has teamed up with clothing brand Aeance on a sustainable fashion collection he describes as "an industrial designer's take on clothing".
The German designer created the nine-piece 03 collection for Munich-based Aeance using 96 per cent recycled, natural or biodegradable materials.
The range features a series of coats, jackets, blazers, trousers and skirts, which come in a "restricted palette" of pared-back colours, including black, blue, grey, red and mauve.
Grcic ? who is best known for furniture designs like the Clerici seats and the Mattiazzi stools ? said his aim was to create garments that embody the same principles and values of industrial design.
"Aeance was looking for an industrial designer's take on clothing and a different point of view," he said.
Described by Grcic as "understated, timeless and functional", the collection features garments with clean-lined silhouettes, tapered seams and laser-cut accents.
Discreet detailing like internal arm cuffs and concealed buttons are incorporated into the designs to ensure the final pieces look as minimal as possible, while two-way zips enable wearers to adjust the slimness of the garments.
"We simplified the styles again and again to get to the root of the pieces. They're not about loud statements, they're more quietly convincing," said Grcic.
"I'm really interested in the idea of clothing evolving from sportswear, with a performance asp...
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