Matija Cop is not a household name just yet, but if the Croatian designer and recent graduate continues to create conceptual fashion designs, he soon will be. Full of sculptural shapes and experimental construction, his Object 12-1 collection will capture anyone's attention. Matija Cop was inspired by architecture and chiseled stone for this particular line.
Using a plug and feather technique, Matija Cop's designs could easily be likened to a waffle pattern as well. The collection as a whole took three months to complete and boasts a strong futuristic vibe. In spite of the conceptual silhouettes and structures, there is something minimalist about the designs that could easily be seen on a pop star walking a red carpet.
Conceptual Sculptural Fashion
Object 12-1 by Matija Cop Experiments with Materials and Silhouettes
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Fashion - The trend of creating fashion items with sculptural and experimental shapes and constructions is growing, offering opportunities for innovative materials and manufacturing techniques.
2. Architectural-inspired Design - Designers are finding inspiration in architectural shapes and textures to create unique fashion designs that combine construction and design, opening up possibilities for cross-industry collaboration
3. Minimalist Futuristic Aesthetic - The combination of minimalist and futuristic approach in fashion design presents an interesting opportunity for creative experimentation with shapes, textures, and colors.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can benefit from the trend of sculptural fashion by developing new materials, experimenting with manufacturing processes, and collaborating with other industries such as architecture.
2. Architecture - The architecture industry can collaborate with fashion designers to create new textures, shapes, and materials that could be used in both fields, offering mutually beneficial innovation opportunities.
3. Materials Manufacturing - Innovative materials manufacturing companies could develop cutting-edge materials, such as 3D-printed textiles or biodegradable fabrics that enable designers to create sculptural, high-concept fashion designs with minimal environmental impact.