Crossing and Parting

“crossing and parting” is a contemporary, casual menswear collection that explores the cyclical nature of human connections, as our paths may cross and part countless times with countless people. It is about learning to both embrace a deep intertwining and fully thrive as a lone individual. In doing so, we can wholeheartedly cherish people currently in our lives while being grateful for those we’ve parted ways with. In balancing this duality, the collection also emphasizes the transition between crossings and partings: the reconnections and slow drifts apart. “crossing and parting” aims to encourage an openness to both spontaneous connections and farewells.   

Through connecting, overlapping, and separating elements of the garments, wearers physically engage with the concept of transient human relationships; the countless crossing paths and parting ways. Many of the garments are designed to provide multi-seasonal functionality, through transformable and modular elements. Though the pieces enable varied functions, they are particularly designed to facilitate play. The intimate and interactive details invite wearers to build a personal relationship with the garment throughout each use. The collection features laser-cut acrylic notions and rib and jacquard knits created on the STOLL knitting machine.