konstantin kofta fashions a collection of baroque architecture backpacks

konstantin kofta fashions a collection of baroque architecture backpacks
all images courtesy of konstantin kofta

in our recent feature of konstantin kofta, we highlighted the kiev-based fashion designer’s ‘hug’, ‘born’ and ‘roots’ collections. the series of bags reconfigured accessories around anatomical aesthetics, embodying the brand’s atypical approach to wearable design.

for the label’s spring/summer 2016 collection, kofta continues to provoke standard fashion trends with a series of satchels modeled after architectural elements. ‘arxi’ backpacks take the shape of baroque elements found on building façades, with intricately ornamented flourishes and column caps made from stone grey fabric that mimic the characteristics of concrete.

backpacks take the shape of baroque elements found on building façades

‘natural forms and curves are applicable to human architectures,’ kofta describes. ‘baroque architecture inspiration — where regular designs gave way to curves, dramatic shapes and decoration — was transferred to sculptural leather kofta pieces to evoke sensual delight.’

the leather material mimics the characteristics of concrete materials

kofta provokes standard fashion trends with a series of satchels modeled after architectural elements

natural forms and curves found in structural design are applied to human anatomy

intricately ornamented flourishes and column caps are made from a stone grey fabric

the over-the-shoulder variation is modeled off of architectural elements in the baroque style