Black Coffee’s “RE FORM” Collection: A Harmonious Fusion of History and Innovation

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Black Coffee is a brand that draws its name from late nights, hard work, and the timeless Sarah Vaughan classic from 1948. The brand is known for blurring the lines between fabrication and fashion, delivering sharp structural designs with complex, layered shapes that epitomize a meticulous fashion sensibility—both restrained and bold.

Its recent collection “RE FORM” represents a defining moment for Black Coffee, positioning the brand’s narrative as a seamless continuum from one collection to the next. This approach transcends the concept of trend-driven seasonality, instead offering garments as collectors’ pieces that evolve with the wearer over time.

The collection features striking color blocking with intricate details reminiscent of flags or quilts. Deconstruction and reconstruction are key elements in the design process, resulting in looks that are both innovative and timeless.

Inspiration for “RE FORM” emerges subtly yet powerfully. The collection draws from a diverse array of references, including 18th-century frescoes and mosaics, Hokusai block prints, and Sashiko mending. Despite the apparent divergence of these influences, they are seamlessly fused together, creating a vision that is harmonious and refreshingly new.

Black Coffee’s “RE FORM” collection for Autumn Winter 2024 reaffirms the brand’s commitment to creating distinctive, collectible pieces that celebrate both history and innovation in fashion.

photography | @justin_dingwall
make-up | @alexandra_julliet_mua
stylist | @thomasandries_vandyk
hair | @_hairdiarieswithbomzi
agency | @lampostcreative
models | @nenoo_faith from @fabulousdotcom_models @reecexbuchanan from @bossmodelsjhb

 

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