Folkloric sportswear

technical description

Oblique striped printed multicoloured lycra body suit with long sleeves and a deep neckline with matching leggings. Worn with a multicoloured wool tartan apron with colour block pleated polyester, satin and leather intarsia, a climbing rope round neck, carabineers and contrasting eyelets.

Size 1240x410x300mm, 2000 gr., 2018

concept

Bulgarian traditional costumes meet 80s rock climbing. A stark contrast, providing an array of clashing elements but also uncovers overlapping similarities. A powerful mix fusing into a coherent collection: bringing together the vivid colours, metal decorations and strong graphic qualities. Antique Bulgarian textiles are contrasted with climbing hardware and synthetic fabrics to modernise folkloric details. They become pleated skirts suspended from the body, hanging from harnesses, ropes or in layers from carabineers, but also create detachable elements.

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