Juxtapositions, the collection draws inspiration from an ongoing interplay between structure and softness. Kristoffer Kongshaug has explored the Baroque period that flourished from the early 17th to mid-18thd and fused techniques proportions with a 90’s minimalistic touch that aligns with Forza Collective’s vision. The color palette is strong yet subtle, inspiring the viewer to engage in the detailed craftmanship
There is a sense of moving forwards and of embracing a higher power but at the same time an appreciation of history, the value and beauty of something old becoming new.
“I fell in love with the collars, and layering of the neck area from the baroque period. They were either very strict and structured, or soft. I like the idea of bringing these to life, and placing them in a more contemporary and modern setting” – Kristoffer Kongshaug”
The show is set is in an industrial space with panoramic view that lightens up the concrete structure.
The space is approximately 200 meters long underground, where the catwalk is highlighted with lavender collored carpet placed as a rectangle. The audience is seated on benches close to the catwalk alongside concrete walls and pillars.
Collection details
Pleated high neck collars with ruffles in mesh finished with raw edges. The same technique is used on skirts. Ascot collars and extended cuffs on shirts. Color block collars, and cocoon sleeves on coats and shirts.
Tonal or color block strips of double face wool and cotton poplin with boning is a continuous styling detail in collection to emphasize the neck are and the construction of the garments.
Circular cutout on dresses and tops that emphasizes architectural lines and creates a sensuel silhouette where the back is exposed. Signature pipe pleating on day dresses and signature deconstrucpted bra cups on cocktail dresses. Draped suit pants that creates a layered skirt feeling to the look.
Key pieces
The opening look. A deconstructed blazer in grey wool with a matching skirt. Styled with a bright red top with a pleated baroque collar with ruffles in mesh.
A midlenght dress in black lightweight crepe with waistline focus. It has a open back with a flared cape that is one of main details in many of the looks throgh out the collection.
Red jacket in double face wool, styled with signature flare pant and shird. The look is styled with a tonal strip of double face wool with boning around the neck that is a continuous styling detail in collection.
The closing look in deep skye blue. A peplum gown with a pleated twisted skirt that has a triangle focus towards the hem, and has a matching pleated baroque collar with ruffles.
Materials
Coating wool, Twill, Stone washed jersey, Heavy jersey, Mesh, Cotton poplin, Double face wool, Light weight crepe and Suiting wool.
Runyway show music
The sound that accompanies the show is fast paced, captures the essence of the collection. Featuring select tracks chosen by Kristoffer Kongshaug, the soundtrack includes a mixture of different artists that all have a futuristic touch. Opening track, Boris Werner, Set It Off. Keep Control, ARTBAT. 101 ft. Jade 4U Rock to the Beat. Joey Beltram, Energy Flash. The final track is by Eric Prydz, Pjanoo.
Make-up & hair
Martine Mackenhauer is responsible for the artistic direction on make-up. A natural day look with a light dewy touch. Marianne Jensen is responsible for the artistic direction of hair. The collection has two hair variations. A blow out with a side focus and a soft texture styling with a natural touch.
Source: Copenhagen Fashion Week / Vocast
