The minimalist Scandanivian clothing brand COS is launching its first book, Creating with Shapes, which was made in collaboration with Usha Doshi.
The book focuses on the decades worth of pattern-cutting experience Doshi has, as well as insights surrounding the various designers and brands she has worked with. From "discovery to development," the designer has perfected her craft, using intricate shapes and silhouettes to create something new. Doshi hopes the book educates, engages and inspires the reader, as the publication follows her journey through the fashion world, which is demonstrated through the COS clothing pieces.
The brand's newly released 11-piece women's clothing collection was launched to coincide with the release of the book, which physically represents the innovative techniques described in the publication.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Collaborative Pattern-cutting Publications
- Collaborative publications in the creative industries are becoming more popular as a way of delivering specialized knowledge and skills to audiences.
- Innovative Fashion Pattern-making Techniques
- There is a growing trend towards using unique pattern-cutting techniques to create visually striking designs that stand out in the fashion industry.
- Fashion Brand-created Publications
- More fashion brands are venturing into content creation with publications that showcase their design philosophies, techniques, and inspirations.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Publishing fashion techniques and skills can be the next step for fashion-based publications to diversify the content they offer.
- Graphic Design
- Collaborations in graphic design can provide unique insight and knowledge sharing opportunities that can benefit audiences with specialized interests.
- Textile Manufacturing
- New techniques in pattern-making can lead to innovation in the textile manufacturing sector and promote the development of more complex and unique fabrics.
