Thomas Persson, Acne Paper's editor had paid a visit to the studio of Angelo Plessas, where the artist was preparing quilts for South Korean's Gwangju Biennale, he was quickly captivated by the designs that he saw. He described himself as a "technoshaman," as he unifies the different concepts of costume design, fashion, spirituality, art, and technology through his artwork.
In this new collaboration between the artist and Acne Studios, the artist explores the concept of talismans in modern life. He incorporates details such as embroidered patches based on his signature Noospheric Cape project that aims to help with healing our hyper-connected world. He states, "The symbols come from a project where I explored the idea of the talisman in contemporary life. I was using symbols and semiotics that you see in ancient Greece, for example, but also in everyday communication like emojis and emoticons, and even cybernetics."
Talisman-Themed Modern Fashion
Angelo Plessas Joins Acne Studios on a New SpiritualEdi Capsule
Trend Themes
1. Modern Talisman Fashion - Fashion designers could incorporate the use of talismans and spiritual motifs in their designs to add a unique touch to their clothing lines.
2. Art and Fashion Collaborations - Future collaborations between artists like Angelo Plessas and fashion brands could add an innovative touch to both industries while exploring spirituality and technology.
3. Noospheric Symbols - The use of symbols from ancient Greece combined with modern-day communication and technology in items like talismans could become a new trend in fashion and other industries.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion brands could explore the use of talismans and spiritual motifs in their designs to appeal to customers who are interested in spirituality and technology.
2. Art Industry - Future collaborations between artists and fashion brands like Angelo Plessas and Acne Studios could lead to innovative approaches in creating items like talismans and other wearable art pieces.
3. Spiritual and Healing Industries - The use of talismans with healing symbols like those included in Angelo Plessas' Noospheric Cape project could become a new trend in industries focused on spirituality and wellness such as yoga and meditation.