Clothing pieces for the Absent Findings are born through mindful application of the reflective ideas of the Founder Shivin Singh and never accidentally crafted. The creative philosophy of the brand is a depiction of form and intent and investigates deep into the memories of the cultural heritage. The ethos of Absent Findings is framed with the cultural gestures and reflective observations which tend to pose a question of what if the apparels are not objects that are meant to be noticed but are the places that one will inhabit. This application of the mindset transforms the basic piece of apparel into the springboard of discovery, and this is most evident in the formation of the Draped Shoulder Hoodie.
When looking with the naked eye, the hoodie feels very familiar to the one that exists in the places; a similar structure of a hooded sweatshirt with a relaxed silhouette and a big kangaroo pocket. When you give the break to this prefixed notion, this hoodie is not that rudimentary but is a piece of art which is draped into fluidity. This fluidity flows from the appearance of two sculptural pleats, which judiciously showcase movement and seamlessness. The pleats placed in the hoodie are not just a decorative piece of art, but they speak aloud about the graceful fall of a sari, which drapes across the torso; this infuses the cultural memory of the classic Indian garment that lives in the heart of Indian heritage. The hoodie not just remains a cornerstone of casual outwear but sings the tales of the amalgamation of the cultural heritage into a modernised way of clothing.
Crafted from deadstock fleece and with a blend of cotton and polyester, the fabric of the hoodie feels familiar to the soul, which is desired by the artisans. It gives a well-worn memory in the mind that one would like to revisit an abundance of times. To invite the essence of ease, relaxed fit is intentionally kept, which encourages the wearer to use it as a living piece of garment rather than merely carrying it. To give a personalised impact to every curve of the hoodie, structural functionality has been mindfully thought of. This hoodie adapts to each gesture, falls into everyday movement, and accompanies the body into its every beat- be it from morning jogs, spontaneous date plans or be the quiet nights of reflection; this hoodie does it all.
The hoodie doesn’t call for the attention; it paves its way in earning it slowly. Remember the songs that keep stuck in your head and have a sense of history with your memories; this hoodie is having that presence on the body. The draped shoulders of the hoodie are deliberate but subtle, bringing to mind the reference of heritage with nostalgic hints.
This draped shoulder hoodie by Absent Findings liberate this apparel piece that is profoundly personal before it becomes fashionable for the industry. For the people who understand that fashion is more than just looks will get into functional structuralist of this piece.
