18/07/2025
SS26 POIESIS PT. II
For SS26, Xaris Project draws inspiration from brutalist architecture and the work of Tadao Ando, especially his ideas around space and light. Concrete - often seen as cold and heavy - becomes a symbol in the collection, balanced by fluid shapes, curves, and asymmetry in the garments.
Even though it’s a spring collection, the materials are purposefully weighty, echoing the lasting presence of architecture. From raw steer leather to stiff washi paper and milk-protein cotton, nothing feels fleeting. “We’re exploring the contrast between structure and lightness,” says designer K. Even the more relaxed fabrics, like h**p and Okayama denim, are cut with sharp precision - leaning into clean, geometric lines.
Named after the Greek idea of chiasm – where opposites intersect – the label continues to craft hybrid silhouettes that feel both architectural and human.
Read the full article about Xaris Project SS26 now on LUCENTEMENT.com.
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