FORZA COLLECTIVE : WHERE 1920S STRUCTURE MEETS 1990S FLUIDITY
- Camz
- Aug 5
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 11
For Spring-Summer 2026, Kristoffer Kongshaug delivers a collection where the tension between structure and softness becomes a design language in itself. Drawing inspiration from the draped silhouettes and dropped waists of the 1920s, he injects a minimalist 1990s sensibility, staying true to Forza Collective’s refined aesthetic.
“I fell in love with French illustrations from the 1920s and ’30s, with their precision and dramatic volumes. Some silhouettes were almost military in their strictness, others entirely fluid. I wanted to bring them back to life in a modern and contemporary context,” explains the designer.
The show’s underground setting : a raw parking structure at Ofelia Square in Copenhagen; amplified this duality. Natural light streaming through a skylight highlighted the brutalist walls and stark concrete, creating a striking architectural backdrop.
The Wardrobe: Precision in Motion
The collection introduced handkerchief skirts in multiple variations, cut-out shoulders on dresses and tops, and draped trousers that evoke the ease of skirts. Ascot collars and extended cuffs elongated silhouettes, while fused strips on hems added subtle sculptural relief.
Key looks included a white crepe opening dress with a cowl front drape and satin teardrop insert, a black handkerchief dress with a signature 360° neck and waist drape detailed with a half Martingale belt, and a square-neck loose-fit dress with a flared draped skirt.
Also notable: a tailored bar jacket with a double-layered satin front paired with new signature draped trousers, and a mesh cape gown with exposed shoulders and voluminous ruffles.
Materials Built to Last
Lightweight crepe, twisted cotton yarn knits, twill, stone-washed jersey, mesh, cotton poplin, and canvas build a wardrobe designed for movement but also durability.
Beauty & Atmosphere
Three distinct hair looks defined the runway: a sharp ’90s bob wig, a sleek bun, and straight minimalist hair. Wigs crafted by BHBD; handmade from ethically sourced hair : offered a seamless natural finish, combining high fashion with a human touch. For makeup, Mads Stig Studio opted for a barely-there natural look, echoing the ease of transitioning from day to night.
The soundtrack, curated by Kristoffer Kongshaug himself, pulsed with ’90s house energy, featuring tracks like Green Velvet’s La La Land and Dave Clark’s Deo Gratais, bringing an urban, high-energy beat to the show.
