Clothing for Bodies and Spaces

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  • December 9, 2024 09 Monday
    Arts

    Clothing for Bodies and Spaces

    In this edition of the lecture series “Kein Kino,” presented by Swissnex and the Department of Design of Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), Andri Oppliger examines how architecture’s focus on inclusivity and participatory practices can inspire innovative approaches in fashion.

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In this edition of Kein Kino, Andri Oppliger shares his journey through the intersecting realms of fashion and architecture, two seemingly distinct domains of body and space, yet rich with potential for mutual growth and collaboration. His exploration of the connection between clothing, space, and the body began with his fashion design diploma project at Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD – Genève), followed by a Bachelor’s in Architecture at ETH Zurich, and exchange study at MIT. These diverse experiences have strengthened his commitment to sustainability, ethical labor practices, and participatory design principles. This lecture will highlight Andri Oppliger’s newly launched fashion brand, ANOP, which applies inclusive, participatory methods from spatial design to the fashion industry.

Kein Kino is an interdisciplinary lecture series presented by the Department of Design of Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), focusing on projects at the intersection of design, arts, and technology, with the goal of examining trends critically and identifying productive collaborations between disciplines. The theme of the current edition of Kein Kino is “Design Realities – Future Technologies.”

Program

  • 12:30pm – Event starts
  • 1:30pm – Q&A
  • 2:00pm – Event ends

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Andri Oppliger

Andri Oppliger is a Swiss designer whose work seamlessly integrates fashion and architecture. His initial interest in designing for the human form in three dimensions led him to pursue Fashion Design at Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD – Genève). He broadened his skill set during an exchange semester at the London College of Fashion and through internships with emerging fashion brands. After earning his fashion diploma, Andri transitioned to spatial design, completing a Bachelor’s in Architecture at ETH Zurich in 2023. He further honed his expertise with an internship at the Paris-based architecture firm Barrault Pressacco. Currently, he is an exchange student in the Master of Architecture program at MIT, where he continues to explore the dynamic relationship between fashion and architecture.

 

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