MYKITA
/ DAMIR DOMA
S
/ S 2013
DD01. A construction.
From Latin: constructio = layer
together, build up, erect; from the prefix con- = and the verb
struere = to layer, assemble
The progressive use of contrasting materials, the aesthetics
of an openly displayed construction and the melange of cool and warm colour tones
are the defining elements of DD01, the first liaison between MYKITA and DAMIR
DOMA.
What began with an in-depth study of forms, colours
and surfaces, over the course of the collaboration ultimately developed into a
circular silhouette in stainless steel and horn. The combination of cool
stainless steel and warm natural horn creates both visual and haptic contrast
reminiscent of the characteristic mixture of coarse, stiff fabric and soft
flowing textures in DAMIR DOMA’s collections.
The result is a futuristic look that elevates the
recurring round motif in Doma’s work to another level. “This particular shape perfectly
rounds up the DAMIR DOMA look. From the very beginning, our aim was to translate
the traditional shape into something modern and create an iconic object,” says
Damir Doma. At the same time, DD01 is a historic reference to the round glasses
worn by the intellectual avant-garde throughout time.
The beauty of DD01 lies not in hiding its construction
but in revealing it. Typical of MYKITA frames, all of the components are cut
out of high-quality stainless steel, coated in gold, platinum or graphite,
developed from flat metal sheets and only transformed into a threedimensional object
by bending and folding. The horn rings, visible at the front and at the back,
are encompassed by the frame and openly reveal the structure of the glasses – a
reminiscent of the layerings in Damir Doma’s fashion designs.
“The openly revealed construction of the glasses
reflects MYKITA’s fundamental design approach: the technical solution must at the
same time be an aesthetic one. We combine traditional manufacturing by hand
with modern technology, resulting in a contemporary luxury product, made from
the finest, natural materials,” says Moritz Krueger, CEO and Creative Director
of MYKITA.
In a complex process, the rings are produced from
eight different millimetre-thin horn plates combined with each other to create the
individual blend of tones. The natural horn is available in the colours
grey-white or grey-anthracite with corresponding grey, brown or black lenses, or
as a correction frame. All lenses are from the traditional lens manufacturer
ZEISS.
The material, which has been used for making glasses
for centuries because of its exceptional skin-friendly characteristics, comes
from Indian water buffalo and is supplied by Germany’s most renowned producer
of horn products. The horn rings, which sit directly on the nose, guarantee
perfect comfort for the wearer.
The packaging of the glasses is a beautiful collage of
natural materials: DD01 comes in a highquality leather case, with a special
strap system so the glasses can be worn as an accessory attached to the belt
and are incorporated into the look.
DD01 can be purchased in all MYKITA shops, the Damir
Doma flagship store as well as selected opticians and fashion stores from
spring 2013.
About Damir Doma
DAMIR DOMA’s collections are lit by a soft,
melancholic quest for tranquility. Examining the ephemeral quality of the human
body, his designs encapsulate a measured study of proportion and a melange of
textures – divining a juxtaposition of rough and refined.
Silhouettes draw upon a myriad of inspirations from
the worlds of art and architecture, foregoing embellishment and decoration for
a purity of form. Doma’s work is harmoniously linked by a sense of uniform and
an obsessive interplay between shadow and light.
Questioning the modern wardrobe, garments offer multiple
expressions of identity – contrasting elements of androgyny with dress codes
across cultural and historical spheres. The Croatian-born designer grew up
surrounded by toiles in his mother’s atelier in Germany and later studied
fashion in Munich and Berlin, where he graduated in 2004.
After gaining experience in the ateliers of prominent
Belgian designers in Antwerp, he relocated to Paris to join the Paper Rain group
in 2007. Damir launched his first menswear collection on the official schedule
for the Spring Summer 2008 season, and three years later showed his first
womens prét-à -porter collection for Autumn Winter 2010.
About MYKITA
MYKITA has been supplying handcrafted eyewear for the
high end segment since 2003.
A constant search for intelligent technical solutions,
the creative use of modern materials and a wealth of experience in eyewear design
are the defining elements behind MYKITA’s collections. A key factor in the
company’s success is its holistic business philosophy, which unites all
departments and the in-house workshop under a single roof: The MYKITA HAUS -
located in the heart of Berlin. Today MYKITA is available in 56 countries
across the world
