Fashion is often about colour and texture, but sometimes the most daring statements come from form. In Issue 117, “Form First,” we celebrate sculptural fashion that prioritises silhouette over ornamentation. Designers featured in this issue draw inspiration from architecture, sculpture and abstract art to create garments that are both wearable and works of art.
Our team sat down with emerging and established designers to discuss how they experiment with proportion and negative space. You will read about couture houses that hand‑craft pleats to stand like columns, as well as independent labels turning recycled materials into geometric masterpieces. The issue also includes essays on how form communicates identity and challenges conventional notions of beauty.
For Kazarj, the limited‑edition format allows us to dive deep into a concept. ‘Form First’ goes beyond trends to ask why shape matters. The stunning imagery in Issue 117 shows models inhabiting architectural environments, their clothing echoing curves and angles around them. This sculptural approach reminds readers that fashion is an art form, and that the contours of a garment can tell a story long after a season ends.