Relishing Mystery

— relish mystery of origin, mystery to the eye, mystery as a whole for the mind

— design statement

Cinco 1 Cinco embraces mystery. Each culture is defined by traits that stem from their individual and collective mysteries. This collection aims to open a pathway to embrace an understand the curiosity that sparks from the unknown.

"Curiosity that sparks from the unknown..."

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— materials

Vibrant clementine cow skin with a smooth touch of ostrich feather tassel

Through its materials and applications, this collection serves as a guideline to consider what the mysteries of our society are and begin to venture their origins. The use of unexpected materials on unforeseen applications serve as an applicable thought process to reconsider our current approach to today’s problems and questions.

— techniques

Overlay appliqués and manual whipstitching

Cinco 1 Cinco is born to provide a set of products that spark the conversation of mystery through a technique and interchangeability approach that serves as a starting point for cultures to embrace their own mysteries and for society to reassess present methodologies to solve for the curiosity sparked by our mysteries. 

— recognitions

International Design Awards, Bronze Winner, 2017