Itanimulli

Clothing System

Next-to-Skin

Mid

Outer

Bottoms

Thermal

Socks

Shoes

Accessories

Total: €7171

Architecture

The core design is a single-shot system: each piece is chosen to interlock with those adjacent without redundancy. An example is the Acronym soft/hardshell pairing. The J91-WS provides insulation with almost no water resistance; the J1W-GT provides water resistance with almost no insulation. Together they create a complete envelope. Removing either piece breaks the system.

A major goal was to reduce decision fatigue when dressing for different weather or activities. Simplification here is both aesthetic and functional: it defines the look while also cutting down on unnecessary choices. The all-black palette follows the same rule. Black is consistent across manufacturers, easy to maintain, and removes the need to think about colour coordination at all. That constraint makes the system easier to use and keeps attention on function and form.

The layering approach allows quick adjustment when moving between indoor and outdoor environments. Lighter layers can stand alone in temperate climates, while combinations extend coverage into harsher conditions. Materials were chosen by role: Gore-Tex for waterproofing, merino for comfort and longevity, synthetics for moisture management and heat retention, and abrasion-resistant textiles for pants. The system has performed well in conditions ranging from −10°C snow, to 5°C torrential rain, to 37°C heat.

Purpose-specific clothing (formal wear, disposable work clothes, etc.) is intentionally excluded. The system is designed for the majority of daily use, not for edge cases. In situations where clothing is expected to be destroyed, priority shifts to cost and disposability with no integration into the system. If formal wear were ever required, it would exist as a separate subsystem rather than being folded into this one.

The long-term durability of the system is unproven, particularly regarding the finite lifespan of individual pieces and the replacement strategy. There is an inherent reliance on brand production and availability, and designers rarely plan for long product cycles. The ideal solution would be to reverse-engineer and document garment patterns, creating specifications that a craftsman could reproduce on demand, ensuring continuity for decades.

The goal is permanence in a domain built on disposability.