Chapter and furniture designer, Stephen Kenn release their first collaboration collection, Parallel, available for pre-order. Parallel is a result of these two design disciplines both of similar mind and direction coming together to show beautifully worked materials and flawless precision. A strong sense of design and incredible craftsmanship results in thoughtfully considered furniture that are both functional and effortlessly attractive.
Chapter’s Spring/Summer 2015 Labyrinth collection incorporates architectural design inspired by a feeling of constriction that evolves into functionality: straps, rope suspenders, zippers and adjustable inseams. Line drawings of mazes are reworked into embroidery and large-scale patch application. To keep the onlooker fixated, the removal of natural seam lines, distortion of shapes and angular paneling result in new takes on classic silhouettes.
Chapter continues to highlight an ongoing creative partnership with The KVB by inviting them to share their perspective of the Spring / Summer 2014 Lucid Void collection through their own personal wardrobe.
In Chapter’s continued series, Of: New York, we highlight individuals that bring a sophisticated point of view to fashion, sharing their innate style and perspective of the Autumn/Winter 2014 collection, Moral Form, through their own personal interpretation.
Styles:
Ro – Chapter sleeveless t-shirt
Plas – Chapter capped sleeve t-shirt
Dimitri – Chapter two panel t-shirt
Kean – Chapter pocket t-shirt
Introducing the second release in Chapter’s new music series, COMPOSITION_DISORDER with artist, The KVB. Based upon the blending of disciplines of similar mind and direction coming together as an inspiration of sorts, COMPOSITION_DISORDER, features the artist’s own uniquely conjured interpretations of dark, distorted but emotionally powerful ambient sound. By creating irregularity in compositional spaces the perspective of scale and the listener’s place is shifted.
Areas of Interest:
Duality is a source of interest and intrigue in the creative process here at Chapter. Recently we worked with Los Angeles based fashion and fine art photographer Ben Cope and hair stylist Tara Jean with the intention to explore the duality of blurring the lines between the Male and Female form. This composition relates to fashion design as a relationship between wearing intentions and wearing expressions
Chapter has teamed up with Rayna deNiord of San Francisco’s artist platform, Modyfier to launch Chapter’s new music series, COMPOSITION_DISORDER.
Continuing with Chapter’s Visual Composition series, a visual semblance realized through local surroundings, the latest in exploration is Richard Serra’s vast fabrication and work currently on display at LACMA.
We are always intrigued by artists out there that are driving their own unique process. Stefani Pappas, a photographer living and working in New York City is one who is doing just that. Published in both editorial and commercial media, Stefani’s work explores a dramatic undertone in youth culture that pays homage to a timeless aesthetic. By capturing the unique silhouette of each of her subjects, Stefani creates a noticeably raw and unseen quality in her portraits.
