WELCOME TO GIFT SHOP
Inspiration:
The collection is about the sincere connection between cultures and their heritage in the modern world, without reference to nostalgia. We were inspired by the works of Gijs Bakker (Face Ornament Worn By Emmy van Leersum) and Kiki Smith (Mother, 1992). Trying to combine them with the naive and futuristic mood of the collection. The collection conveys the atmosphere of a souvenir shop, where each image is like a memorable statuette on a shelf with the jingle of glass elements in motion, the projection of the glare of light from the decor.
Material and tehniques:
Mixed materials. For decor and acessories we used glass: heated and betrayed various shapes of glass sticks. Glass can be seen on embroidered hats, as well as earrings and pendants.
Design: Darya Golneva & Denis Caunov
The brand was founded by a novice designer Darya Golneva along with young architect Denis Caunov. Both grew up in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova. They try to combine the authenticity of their native country with the contemporary fashion to give an opportunity to get acquainted with the Moldovan culture. In each collection designers are trying to reveal this topic from a new minimalism perspective. OK KINO is a team from two different fields – architecture and fashion design. We use an interdisciplinary approach in our work, complementing the collections with industrial design, art and photo projects. Authenticity is both a goal and a source of inspiration.
An attempt to combine artisanship with modern culture.