Kiko Kostadinov and ECCO have teamed up for their second and final collection, immersing their cult following in a slick, space-age fantasy titled ‘Hypatia’. Founded in 2016, Kiko Kostadinov approaches its designs with chic functionality, a future-facing attention to detail that results in some of Fashion Week’s most sought-after pieces. For ‘Hypatia’, Melbourne sister-duo Laura and Deanna Fanning route back to 350AD, referencing the Egyptian philosopher, astronomer and mathematician across a series of deluxe footwear, garments and accessories.
Inspired by ECCO’s fascination for geometry, the pair draw together a collection that revolves itself around retro-futurism, technology and pop-culture. In turn, the Danish shoe brand incorporates a bubble-like soul with curvilinear lines, reflecting on classic, Mary Jane silhouettes and moon-trodding boots. Pops of reds, chartreuse and metallics make up the tag-team’s latest work, utilising soft nubuck, satin mesh and leather textiles throughout.
Elsewhere the partnership brings forward a string of structured handbags, bringing a vintage edge with its stark, contrast detailing. Layering and unconventional cuts conclude a series of blouses, jackets and trousers, venturing into more earthy, muted tones to strike against the footwear’s vibrant playfulness. Shot by Carlijn Jacobs and styled by editorial icon Imruh Asha, the imagery exudes a spellbinding energy, an ambitious partnership that thinks outside of the box and la.