The "PAPERWORK" fragrance collection explicitly explores the notion of fragrance as a statement of self, with each of the four launch fragrances proposed as a “Solution.” Created by Virgil Abloh in collaboration with celebrated perfumers Alexis Dadier, Jerome Epinette, and Sidonie Lancesseur, each both imparts a mood and transmits a palpable vibe.
Solution No.1, guided by Alexis Dadier, is a fresh, sporty, sexy fragrance characterized by main notes of hot wood (top), sand accord (mid), and patchouli (base). An experimental blend of main notes defines Solution No.2 by Jérome Epinette as an energetic, empowered, and confident fragrance of considered contrasts. To create Solution No.3, Sidonie Lancesseur remixed classical and conceptual into a modern romantic, seductive, overt fragrance with main notes that span pink peppercorn (top), rose damascena (mid), and ambrette liquid (base). Solution No. 4 eau de parfum is defined by a contrast between freshness and warm woodiness.
Both the use of “Solution” for the fragrance names and the collection’s packaging evoke Abloh’s essential interest in and reconception of industrial manufacturing processes. Specifically, the bottles are formed from industrial glass made-in-Italy by Bormioli and topped with grip control knobs: replicas of the handles that close the vats found in industrial fragrance facilities.
This nuanced blurring of raw and refined also defines "PAPERWORK" Imprint face and body solid pigment crayons, which link inspiration from Abloh’s tagging gestures and street-art codes with velvety, innovative time-release formulas. Designed to be waterproof and smudgeproof, yet simple to remove, these vibrant paint sticks are also self-sharpening and paired with an emollient and conditioning setting spray for enhanced performance and longevity. Extending "PAPERWORK" to the sense of touch, Color Matter nail polishes present a highly curated, yet comprehensive collection. Spanning six formulas, Color Matter expands nail polish beyond a chromatic expression into a textural one, defining it as more akin to an accessory.
The Off-WhiteTM️ "PAPERWORK" collection is at off---white.com and select Off-WhiteTM stores, as well as on Farfetch, Browns, Violet Grey and select international retail partners.
