At the intersection of culture and commerce we shape narratives, build momentum and create impact. These collaborations execute the vision of lasting cultural moments to connect and drive growth.
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Costume National x Marina Abramović
We facilitated a visionary collaboration at the intersection of performance, fashion, and cultural innovation between Marina Abramović and Costume National for The Art of Elysium’s HeavenGala, where performance and fashion converged into a singular experience. The evening opened with a silent party, setting the stage for an evolving experience where garments became central. The interactive concept engaged guests like Johnny Depp, Jared Leto, Usher, Cara Delevingne, James Franco, and many more in a dynamic, evolving narrative. Models in Costume National’s pre-fall collection became part of Abramović’s immersive unfolding storytelling. Designed over six months with Ennio Capasa, The collaboration garnered high media visibility, strengthening Abramović’s and Costume National’s influence in contemporary art and fashion while driving public engagement and increasing brand presence
CoSTUME NATIONAL X TOILET PAPER
Costume National x Toilet Paper A collaboration where fashion meets visual provocation. Costume National partnered with Toilet Paper, the subversive magazine by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari. Guest contributors like Susie Lau, Sergei Sviatchenko, and Jonas Lindstroem infused the brand’s online identity with photography, video, and editorial perspectives. The partnership extended into a capsule collection—five T-shirts and a bomber jacket featuring imagery from Toilet Paper’s latest issue—further blending fashion and contemporary art in a bold, collectible statement. All Items were sold out immediately.
NEW NO DARK WAVE
Costume National x NEW NO DARK WAVE A radical synthesis of fashion, film, and contemporary art. NEW NO DARK WAVE brought together Costume National and artists Aaron Young, Daniel Firman, Frédéric Beigbeder, James Franco, and Tobias Wong in a bold month-long installation at the NYC flagship. James Franco’s documentary screened privately in a fitting room for one viewer at a time, while his portraits as Cindy Sherman were displayed alongside curated works from the participating artists. The opening event drew Marina Abramović, Jared Leto, Lorenzo Jovanotti, Lea T, Waris Ahluwalia, Chiara Clemente among other cultural icons, turning the store into a creative epicenter. The collaboration amplified Costume National’s cultural relevance, generating extraordinary public engagement and driving sales through heightened foot traffic—proof that immersive brand experiences translate into tangible business impact.
WOOLRICH X LAURYN HILL
A cultural statement with Ms. Lauryn Hill :
Three iconic outerwear pieces that sold out in seven minutes.
A landmark event that redefined the brand’s energy in an old firefighter’s station on Lafayette Street.
An immersive experience: a live performance by Ms. Lauryn Hill, mural paintings, custom heat-printed T-shirts, a snow room installation, and underground dancers from Harlem.
This was Rita’s first project at Woolrich. This collaboration ignited momentum, setting a new standard for brand engagement blending fashion, music, and culture into a transformative brand experience.
WOOLRICH X GRIFFIN
A bold intersection of sustainability, design, and immersive retail. For the occasion, Woolrich and Griffin transformed the Soho store into a forest in the fall, reimagining the space as an interactive hub. Soundtracked by DJ Ruby Aldridge, guests engaged with craftsmanship and conscious innovation in an environment that blurred the lines between nature and urban retail. A capsule collection dropped in-store and sold out instantly, amplifying the collaboration’s cultural and commercial impact. Partnering with the National Forest Foundation, over 1,000 tree seedlings were pledged, reinforcing a commitment to environmental action. This collaboration fused commerce, culture, and sustainability, proving the influence of experiential brand storytelling.
WOOLRICH X JOSHUA VIDES
A groundbreaking fusion of art, fashion, and immersive retail. Woolrich unveiled its first US Snow Room at the NYC flagship, transforming the space into a sub-zero environment with real snow, ice, and trees in collaboration with Techno Alpin. To amplify the experience, Woolrich partnered with artist Joshua Vides, who reimagined the store with his signature black-and-white graphic art, creating an Instagram-worthy installation. The launch event, DJed by Mia Moretti, brought together cultural figures including Maggie Gyllenhaal, JiaJia Fei, and Christina Paik, immersing guests in a multi-sensory winter experience. Alongside the installation, Vides introduced a capsule of six hand-painted Gore-Tex Storm Parkas, with proceeds supporting The Bowery Mission. The collection sold out instantly, reinforcing the collaboration’s cultural relevance and commercial success.