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Topologie translates the technical soul of rock climbing into a modern language, combining vibrant colors, experimental textures, and clean geometric forms for its ‘Starbound’ collection, inspired by early space-age design. The brand has been shaping accessories for daily functionality since 2018, providing a toolkit of over 120 modular straps that allow urban travelers and fashion enthusiasts to co-create their own bags. Additionally, with the second drop of the ‘Denim’ collection, Topologie explores the evolving craftsmanship of authentic Japanese denim, originating from its historic birthplace, Kojima, Kurashiki.
‘Starbound’ collection by Topologie | all images courtesy of Topologie
TAKING FRANCO-JAPANESE DESIGN SENSIBILITY TO A GLOBAL SCALE
Founded in 2018, Topologie expresses a refined Franco-Japanese fashion sensibility blended with climbing gear functionality. Designed for everyday adventures, the brand’s bags integrate its signature co-design concept, the Topologie Wares System™, consisting of 120 interchangeable straps that prompts users to customize their carry essentials with over 1000 customization possibilities. Within an eight-year journey, the brand has built an expansive portfolio of cross-disciplinary collaborations with artists and labels. Moreover, Topologie is represented in retail hubs across the globe, spanning design capitals, such as Paris, Tokyo, New York, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, among others.
material experimentation defines the ‘Starbound’ collection, exploring new configurations of form and texture
THE FUSION OF RETRO-FUTURISM AND HIGH-DENSITY KOJIMA DENIM
Designed to effortlessly fit the urban style, the ‘Starbound’ line channels a playful material experimentation through a vibrant palette of hues led by Burn Orange, Deep Teal, and Canary Yellow, as well as a distinct trio of tactile textures: Mirror Metallic adds structured reflection, Needle Ripstop delivers a durable tactile grid, and Silky Peach offers a soft and velvety finish. Throughout the ‘Starbound’ series the Wares System™ traces versatile options, including the Cloud Strap featuring a puffy design with a soft texture. Alongside the Bomber Strap and Crepe Pocket Sling offering expandable compartments for customizable, layered setups.
Meanwhile, the second drop of the ‘Denim’ collection spotlights material heritage and durability. Woven from a 15-oz high-density denim sourced from Okayama workshops, each piece features dense, durable, and authentic denim. Designed to evolve over time, the indigo canvas undergoes a living transformation through daily wear, developing creases, gradual fades, and rich contrasts that lend each piece a deeply personal character.
the ‘Denim’ collection leverages aging as an active design element