Clothing never stays static but it finds its way in between intention and motion. This intuition which is reflective of the fact that garments are made keeping in mind the body and soul of wearer. This ideology adapts the core of Absent Findings where the artifacts are inspired by the being of an individual. The Draped Pocket Bomber Jacket is not merely a redesign of an old type of shape, it is an experiment on how clothing reacts to being worn, how form and plushness are balanced, and how design can be a silent partner in lived-through process.
The Make that speaks Thousand Tales
In its initial drawings up to the last stitch this jacket shows a thin thread between usefulness and fluidity. It can also be a historical voice of any useful outerwear; these are the clothes that were previously used by aviators, workers and people who were on the go. But the Draped Pocket Bomber Jacket does not replicate it; the jacket is a transcription of it. The effect is an artwork that appreciates context and does not emulate it an article that is truly made by gesture and not force. Fundamentally, this jacket is made with enzyme-washed nylon a substance that is both known and thoughtful. The wash makes the surface soft, it becomes not so rigorous, and the fabric becomes receptive to movement as a second skin. It is not a wringing of the hands, but a tender embrace that upholds and does not squeeze.
In this case, material selection is considered to be purposeful narrative: the protective connotation of nylon, as well as its low-key feel gives a sense of rest instead of aggressiveness. The draped pockets, which are the characteristics of the garment, make expectation a twist. The pockets have been designed as falling pockets instead of flat utility pockets, which appear to be sculpturally easy to interact with.
The jacket does not owe its existence to the archetype of the bomber, but still celebrates it in its silhouette. The shoulders are in a resting position, the body rests into position and the closure is confident and not dictatorial. Utility elements and straps combine with the utmost lack of distraction and a very elegant coherence. It is not the mechanics of fast fashion– it is design talking with movement.
Absent Findings always pays significant attention to garments as livelier objects, which transform over time with wear but are not ultimately determined at the time of acquisition. This ethos is also shown on the inside of this bomber. Thoughtful linings, careful pocket placement and a structure that allows things we use everyday to find their place tell a lot about how we live in clothing and not just how we wear it. It is a call to pay attention to the touch of the garment when you place your hand in a pocket, or to the delineation in the wind, or to textiles in stance. These are that which garments would rather be ignorant of.