AIMI SAIKAWA
CONCEPT STATEMENT
Formwork” captures the essence of contemporary urban elegance by drawing inspiration from the bold and unyielding beauty of brutalist architecture. Bold, sculptural, and defined by strong lines, the collection echoes the strength evoked by this architectural style. However, it also establishes a conversation between the past and the future through the reflection of recycled concrete in the primary fabric, which is denim made of recycled cotton fibers. Old practices are recontextualized and reevaluated, as concrete, a material associated with the mundane and conformity, is reimagined. The collection encapsulates the spirit of transformation, where the rigid becomes fluid, strength finds elegance, and the classic meets the future.
