KIKO KOSTADINOV × WALLET・CARD CASE

Kiko KostadinovHe is a Bulgarian designer and founder of the fashion brand that he founded in London in 2017. The designer graduated from Central Saint Martins in London, where he gained attention for his collaboration with Stüssy while still a student. After graduating, he received support from the British Fashion Council's "NEWGEN" program and presented his debut collection.

The AW 25 "00192025 _ EMPIRE OF RAIN" collection is a departure from the minimalism of the previous season, featuring rich textures of fabrics and rough-edged silhouettes. Inspired by the work of Hungarian film director Béla Tarr, the collection portrays characters with complex relationships in isolated environments. Also influenced by the work of Russian painter Kon Trubkovic, the designs utilize distortion to create optical illusions. Furthermore, details of traditional Hungarian and Bulgarian clothing and military uniforms are reflected, fusing historical elements with contemporary design. These challenging pieces reinterpret elements of the past and are expressed from a modern perspective, suggesting a new approach that transcends the boundaries between fashion and art.