Object 12-1 by Matija Čop
These garments made from interlocking foam pieces by Croatian designer Matija Čop reference construction techniques and shapes found in gothic architecture (+ slideshow).
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A series of tabs and slots are lasercut from rectangular sections of soft, water- and UV-resistant foam, which link together without the use of stitches or glue.
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The layouts of these sections are taken from the plans of cathedrals such as St. Jacob's in Šibenik, Croatia.
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Different sized elements can be assembled to create sculptural shapes that reference the arches and domes of gothic buildings, then taken apart and rearranged.
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"Object 12-1 can be deconstructed and reconstructed in a completely different shape whenever one wishes," says Čop.
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One dress curves out from the hips, away from the body, then back past the head like the arc of a ceiling vault. The circular top of a hat resembles a rose window.
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Another item has sleeves that are narrow around the wrist then expand toward the body, reaching from shoulder to hip and creating triangular shapes that look like turrets.
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Garments in shades of grey or bright blue can be worn inside-out to expose the irregular surfaces of connecting tabs.
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"The qualities of the material make both sides soft and easily adjustable to the body," Čop says.
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Čop graduated from the University in Zagreb's Faculty of Textile Design with a degree in fashion design and last year designed the costumes for Croatian film Šegrt Hlapić.
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More fashion collections we've featured recently include angular clothing accessorised with concrete cuffs and foil-printed silk attire.