Get Warm with Save The Duck x Compounds

December 07, 2021

Compound and Save The Duck have teamed up to release a new limited-edition capsule collection. This collaboration has set out to produce a line of 100% vegan and cruelty-free winter outerwear. Italian brand, Save The Duck, is known for their dedication to creating winter-wear that is not only made without animal products, but has made sustainable practices a part of their every day production routine.

Creative agency, Compound, is committed to discovering and transcending traditional artistry. Compound id dedicated to finding the harmonious intersection between disciplines like art, music, fashion and sports. Always looking towards the future, the brand is not only recognized for their work and streetwear line, but also their enthusiasm for creative culture.

Text by Oona Oglesby
Photos Courtesy of Save The Ducks and Compound

The 7 Elements capsule collection pays homage to the 4 natural elements — fire, water, earth, and air, and combines them with the ancient elements of metal, ether, and wood. When unified, these 7 elements sustain life and influence human behavior. Founder of Compound, Set Free, was inspired during the pandemic. Having to quarantine in Mexico away from the pace he was used to in New York, he found himself developing a deeper connection to the natural world around him.

I became one with the Earth… the experience helped to inspire the collection.

During this time, the number 7 became more than just a number to him, 7 represented creativity, free thinking, spirituality, and God. For himself and the brand, 7 morphed into a way of life, a celebration of the divinity and fundamentals of life.

The capsule collection features a Pro-Tech Collection, including short and long jackets, masks, gloves, and a streetwear collection. All pieces will be available in colors that stand out against the usual colorways of winter collections.

The Save The Ducks x Compound collection is available in select US retailers now and online via Compound and Save The Duck.

Fashion

The Intersection of Craftsmanship and Sensuality: Louis-Gabriel Nouchi x ECCO.kollektive

November 20, 2024

ECCO.kollektive has partnered with French designer Louis-Gabriel Nouchi for the Spring/Summer 2025 collection, which showcases footwear, ready-to-wear pieces, and accessories. Nouchi, known for his provocative exploration of masculinity and gender norms, brings a distinct sense of sensuality to the collaboration, aligning perfectly with ECCO’s innovative leather craftsmanship.

Nouchi is the latest addition to the collective of designers invited to merge their vision with the ECCO's technical expertise. “Fashion is a true laboratory,” says Nouchi. “Being able to push the boundaries of materials and development with ECCO is a unique opportunity. I feel extremely lucky.” His collection, which debuted at Paris Fashion Week, is built around the concept of the human body, drawing inspiration from its textures and sensuality.

The collection features high-shine, polished leathers and a strict color palette of black, oxblood, and pearlescent white. The slit motif, a signature detail of Nouchi’s designs, is incorporated throughout the range—subtly hinting at eroticism through reveal-and-conceal details. These slashes appear on shoes, bags (including a Tote and Crossbody), and ready-to-wear items, adding a provocative edge to the otherwise minimalist aesthetic.

In his collaboration with ECCO, Nouchi incorporates the brand’s renowned stretch leather, a material that plays a pivotal role in achieving the fluidity and refined edge of the collection. “There are no limits when working with ECCO,” Nouchi explains. “The technical capabilities of the leather allow me to create pieces that are unexpectedly lightweight, yet still convey strength and sensuality.”

The collection features a selection of footwear, including unisex Derby shoes, Helsinki loafers, and platform Truck Lace loafers. The loafers take on a 90s minimalism, with squared toes and gently thickened soles borrowed from ECCO’s archives. The Truck Lace loafers, however, take on a futuristic flair, with a platform design developed specifically for Nouchi, inspired by sleek car lines and modern futurism. “The platform is a nod to the relationship between design and technology, but also my love for the Tesla Cybertruck,” Nouchi says, laughing. “It might be a bit controversial, but I really like it. The sharp, angular lines and futuristic look, combined with that raw brutalism, really resonate with me.

Ready-to-wear pieces blend tailored separates with the relaxed, futuristic vibe of the shoes. A single-breasted blazer, pants, and long-line shorts are made from fine biker nappa leather with a waxy finish, which echoes the robust yet refined nature of the collection. In a bold mix of softness and structure, Nouchi also introduces fluid pieces, such as a column dress and pencil skirt, composed of strips of leather embroidered onto bi-stretch tulle.

“The collection celebrates the collision of the refined and the robust,” says Panos Mytaros, CEO of ECCO. “Louis-Gabriel’s precise approach to design is the perfect match for our technical skill with leather. We’re proud to have worked together to create something that truly embodies his passion for innovation and detail.”

The ECCO.kollektive x Louis-Gabriel Nouchi collection is available starting November 19, with prices ranging from €125 to €2,295. The collaboration is part of ECCO.kollektive’s expanding roster of designers, which includes previous collaborations with figures like Peter Do and Nina Christen.

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Escaping the Glass Cage

November 19, 2024

For years, she stood still, watching life rush past her, a quiet observer behind the glass. Now, the glass is broken, and she steps out into the unknown. She walks through the city, caught between two worlds—part of it, yet apart from it.

Her journey is quiet but bold, searching for something she’s never understood, something just out of reach. On church steps and under glowing city lights, she questions everything: the rules, the past, and where she truly belongs. Each step feels both freeing and uncertain.

A curious soul in a borrowed life, she keeps moving forward, leaving behind only whispers of her escape, like a fleeting shadow in the night.