Blinded by Nothingness

While living in a prototype for the typical German small city, K 0105. took several circumstances and moods as an impetus to find mindful methods for escaping the alleged “nothingness”. The concept of the Flâneur served as an act of taking off one’s blinders of monotony and simultaneously finding the unknown beauty in the known cityscape, like the bold “DAS BAD” neon sign on the facade of the municipal swimming pool next door. On the garment itself, it opens up another process of rediscovering.

Kleidografie – typographic exploration of a long-sleeved shirt

Collaborating artists Marie Walser and Louisa Grambole combine their specialities by experimenting with the placement and design of typography on garments. Analog and experimental they explore various methods how letters, words, sentences or even entire texts can be shown on the different parts of a long-sleeved white shirt. Beyond traditional paper mediums, clothing opens up endless possibilities of playing with different materials, textures and the dynamic relationship between text and body.

Zimile

Zimile is the image of an image. She is the visualization of a self-narration. A two-dimensional interpretation of a three-dimensional character of a four-dimensional person. She is confused by her role as a woman. Zimile struggles with her self-discipline to self-actualize in the shadow of fulfillment culture and its disenchantment spiral. She is a typeface, textile pattern, work wear and an attempt at a self-portrait in one.

MODE D’EMPLOI (photo n°1/2/3) HYBRIDE (photo n°4) MEMORIES photo n°5

Françoise Hoffmann creates original hybrid « nuno » textiles, combining felt –hand-made with a mix of carded wool fibres– and silk. After spending several years learning traditional felt, she then started inventing her own new techniques by playing with textures, materials, colour and prints, as well as her own photographic work, she explores a wide and varied artistic vocabulary.

n°1 Anna Solé
n°2 © Aldo Paredes
n°3 © Françoise Hoffmann
n°4 © Aldo Paredes
n°5 © Françoise Hoffman

Ugly Cute

Ugly Cute is exaggerated in every way: this typeface is wider, more important, better and worse than it has any right to be. Ugly Cute is fantastic, it’s annoying, it’s flamboyant, it is queer. The Ugly Cute Jacket is this typeface come to life – blown up, extreme proportions. A hand-sewn quilted jacket in contrasting, gaudy colors. Huge sleeves, ultra cropped & a collar standing so tall, it swallows its wearer up to the eyes. This ugly cute jacket is one of The most eye-catching pick-me pieces.

AH22

Re-imagined battle jacket, visually inspired from patched vests of various, glorious subcultures.
Content-wise a summary of and homage to the personal garderobe.
Concept-wise a change of hierarchical importance, to value up the obsolete artifacts into the main visual object.

Slanted Magazine #43—Ukraine

This Slanted issue is not about war. Instead, it delves into the lives of remarkable individuals within the creative industry in and hailing from Ukraine, as they endeavor to maintain a semblance of normalcy amidst their diligent efforts. This narrative underscores the inseparable bond between culture and design, raising the question of its feasibility.

During the NEED conference in Warsaw in early September 2023, the Ukrainian delegation motivated the Slanted team to initiate a magazine dedicated to the Ukrainian design sphere, advocating that “better now than never!” Without their invaluable assistance, input, and valor, such an endeavor would have been inconceivable. The editorial policy refrains from producing issues centered on a city or country if physical presence isn’t feasible, as the essence of a place cannot truly be captured from a distance. However, with each new connection established, the palpable tension among individuals becomes increasingly apparent, underscoring the universal impact of current circumstances.

The sheer volume of nearly 1,500 submissions was overwhelming, and the selection process inherently subjective. Despite meticulous deliberations, every decision, formulation, and work runs the risk of being perceived as flawed, insufficient, or misunderstood. The compilation features 20 interviews with designers and creatives both within and beyond Ukraine, offering diverse insights, responses, and perspectives.

Many of the showcased works and texts reflect upon the ongoing war, which has persisted for over two years. Despite this, there remains a glimmer of hope for its resolution, with a collective aspiration for design discourse to eventually transition to other topics. This issue serves as a significant contemporary time capsule, a testament to the profound impact of design, and an expression of Slanted Publishers’ unwavering commitment to this cause.

The magazine features three different covers with artworks by Mykola Kovalenko, Dasha Podoltseva, and Anna Sarvira (no selection can be made). 

Also, check out our Limited Special Edition #43; it includes 10 stickers featuring designs by artists from Slanted Magazine #43—Ukraine. Stick your message! #standwithukraine

Slanted Magazine #43—Ukraine

Publisher, Editor, Design: Slanted Publishers
Cover Artwork: Mykola Kovalenko, Dasha Podoltseva, Anna Sarvira

Release: April 2024
Format: 16 × 24 cm
Volume: 224 pages
Language: English
Printing: Offset printing in full color with spot color, Stober Medien
Bookbinding: Swiss brochure with flaps with open thread stitching by Schaumann
Cardboard Cover: ina®star 1S, 330 g/sm
Paper Inside: Condat matt Périgord, 135 g/sm, distributed by Inapa Deutschland, Holmen Trnd 2.0, 80 g/sm, manufactured by Holmen Paper
Finishing: Glossy foil lamination
ISBN: 978-3-948440-71-8
ISSN: 1867-6510
Price: € 22.–

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Junges Blut

In response to the climate strikes, I delved into the aspirations of the younger generation. Central to this exploration is the tension between self-discovery and forging a new collective identity. Uncovering the influence of generational paradigms, I uncovered youth movements intertwining politics with fashion history. The culmination: three prints and eight outfits, each intricately designed to symbolize distinct themes through fabric patterns and cuts mirroring data visualizations.

Ethereal Angels

Curated and styled by Annie Lian, “Ethereal Angels” is a performance piece featuring handmade chest plates formed from moldable plastic and skirts repurposed from discarded materials. Dancers Sofia, Chloe, and Zeema animate these creations with their fluid movements, infusing the stage with a sense of ethereal beauty. The captivating essence of the performance is skillfully captured by videographer Dan Aragon.

Good Bye

The two-part-blouse is made entirely of fabric handkerchiefs. The inner one is tight-fitting, the outer part is loose and made of pieces hanging randomly. On the fabric are song lyrics, poetry and quotes from various artists that show the range of farewells we go through in life: ones of separation, but also ones to stages of life, ideals or conditions. They can hurt, cling to us or constrain us, but they also shape us throughout our lives as realized via the diversity of tailoring.

Atelier Runmarker

Olof Runmarker is an emerging fashion designer who gives new life to recycled materials, making one-of-a-kind pieces at the highest standards. His family created and owns their last name, so a monogram that plays with the alliteration of ‘R’ has been created, to become a strong and recognisable element for the brand. This symbol is applied and treated in different ways throughout the whole identity. A logotype has been crafted, too, putting emphasis on the ‘R’s.

3D knitted jackets

Multidisciplinary artist Yamuna Forzani’s practice centers around a desire to build her queer utopia that celebrates her community, making them part of and inspiration of her creative outputs. Yamuna’s work takes form through textile, she explores the medium in collaboration with other design, artistic and social initiatives – often involving, organising events, dance performances, embedding fashion and costume, public art and versatile installations.