In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the Skopje-based label Ludus unveiled a remarkable collection that revisits its most iconic creations from past years. The highly-anticipated collection “Permanent Black III” features remade versions of the brand’s bestsellers in specially curated black hues. Welcome to the singular world of aesthetic sensibilities, poetic vision, and political convictions Ludus has been crafting for the past 15 years.
Ludus is a sustainable agender label, based in Skopje, North Macedonia. The label is committed to working exclusively with 100% natural fabrics like cotton, silk, flax, wool, and cupro. Originally conceived in 2010, Ludus initially catered to the clientele of the eponymous concept store. Over time, it has evolved into a symbol of future-proof and everlasting design. What could be more future-proof than black hues, right? If you add a team of skilled artisans, you have a direct match. That is why Ludus can transform age-old traditions into contemporary designer products.
Drawing inspiration from people’s mystical connection to nature, the label’s designs combine natural fabrics and natural dyeing techniques to craft avant-garde, futuristic garments that harmonise with sustainability.
Ludus’s founder Dragan Hristov, a former student at the Brera- Fine Arts Academy in Milan, presented his last collections as a form of translating emotions, often melancholic and sad, into minimalist, monochrome silhouettes that reflect the dynamic shifts of gender within Western societies. A theme that his latest collection “Permanent Black III” elevates to new horizons.
