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At the heart of Arnar Mar Jonsson'sdesign practice is thebridgingof cultures and environments. Hegrew up inIceland before heading to London to study at RCA, and his clothes are informed by both locales.With this background itmakes sense thatthe clothes from this young brandtake the shape of functional garments using technical performance fabrics--they're adaptable, reliable, and offer protection in the face ofunpredictable, harsh outdoors environments. Butmore importantly, they have a sense of flexibility and versatility, able to be worn in a variety ofplaces and contexts. This is a feature not just driven by the functional aspect of the clothing, but bya specificaesthetic quality as well. Arnarreflects on andfilters the visual cultures of both the wild and untamed Iceland outdoors and the gritty, sharp forms of the London streetscape to create clothing that can easily exist within both.Archetypical sportswear pieces like track jackets and outdoor shells are reimagined in overwashed earth tones, yielding raw and unexpected colors and patterns that mirror natural landscapes. Light, translucent nylon shells in the context of Arnar's collections are as sublime as they are utilitarian, taking after elemental phenomena like the blur of fog or glistening ice.

Here, an intricate shockcord system integrated within the construction of the garment lets the weareralterthe silhouette of the track top. Pulling the cords creates ruching along the channels and a dimensional, irregular shape. The bulges and wrinkles evoke an image of a strong wind plastering a garment up against one's body, a scene not uncommon in Iceland. It's a striking visualreminder of clothing's role as an interface betweenthe elementsand the body, solidified in garment form.

Features center front zip closure, two waist slash pockets, and multiple shockcord adjusts to create 'windblown' effect. Cut in sculptural medium-weight water-repellent polyester.

Made in Bulgaria
10/10 Condition, new with tags