Following the success of their inaugural collaboration, the Levi’s® brand and avant-garde London-based designer Kiko Kostadinov return with a second collection – a five-piece women’s capsule. Designed by sisters Laura and Deanna Fanning under the Kiko Kostadinov studio, the new Levi’s® x Kiko Kostadinov women’s collection reimagines classic denim silhouettes by looking to the future and the past.
Drawing inspiration from the romance of vintage world postal stamps, the collection features original artwork that celebrates the beauty of a bygone form of communication. In a charming Easter egg detail that speaks to the personal nature of correspondence, the designers have playfully included their dog Dante within one of the stamp designs, adding an intimate touch to the global theme.
The standout Levi’s® x Kiko Kostadinov Carina Waisted Jacket features the intricate postal stamp print across light wash indigo non-stretch denim. Back elbow darts add sculptural volume to the sleeves, while stainless steel zippers and snap closures provide industrial functionality. A godet detail at the zipper cuff adds technical precision, and the piece comes complete with a coordinating belt. For a more minimalist look, the light indigo wash variations maintains the same sophisticated construction – back elbow darts for sleeve volume, stainless steel hardware, and godet cuff details – but is presented in light indigo with specific tinted placements that create subtle variations across the non-stretch denim canvas.
Matching the printed pattern for a possible head-to-toe look, the Levi’s® x Kiko Kostadinov Carina Flared Jean features the same postal stamp artwork across light indigo non-stretch denim. The design includes a transformative godet zipper detail at the hem, when unzipped the bottom hem opens to create a loose, flared silhouette, allowing the wearer to alter the garment’s fit and attitude. Additional details include double side pocket entries, two center front snaps at the waistband, an exposed rivet at the bottom fly, one back pocket with zipper closure, and trapunto stitching at the back waistband – ensuring each garment is unique. The light indigo wash offering of the jean features the same construction details – double snap waistband detail and front zipper opening – rendered in light indigo with specific tinted placements across non-stretch denim.
Completing the collection, the innovative Levi’s® x Kiko Kostadinov Carina Apron Short reimagines the classic skort through Kiko’s futuristic lens. The A-line skort features a baggy short underneath with a hem that falls just beneath the knee. Five snap closures on the waistband allow for customizable fit, while side pockets offer entry from the exterior through subtle slit openings. The non-detachable skirt component creates dynamic movement, presented in light indigo non-stretch denim with specific tinted placements and a front zipper opening.
‘’We are interested in how transit, both physical and emotional, leaves an imprint.’’ said Laura and Deanna Fanning. ‘’Like stamps on worn denim, clothing becomes a way of remembering, of becoming. ‘’
The second Levi’s® x Kiko Kostadinov women’s collection, designed by sisters Laura and Deanna Fanning, represents a continued exploration of fashion’s relationship with communication, memory, and personal narrative – transforming everyday denim into vessels for storytelling.
First debuted on the runway of Kiko Kosadinov Woman’s SS25 show at Paris Fashion Week, the campaign imagery pays homage to the show’s styling.
The collection launches worldwide on September 12th, and will be available for purchase on Levi.co.za, in select Levi’s® and Kiko Kostadinov stores and select wholesale partners.
PRODUCT:
- Levi’s® x Kiko Kostadinov Carina Waisted Jacket in Postal Stamp Print (R3299.00)
- Levi’s® x Kiko Kostadinov Carina Flared Jean in Postal Stamp Print (R2499.00)
About the Levi’s® brand
The Levi’s® brand epitomizes classic American style and effortless cool. Since their invention by Levi Strauss & Co. in 1873, Levi’s® jeans have become one of the most recognizable garments of clothing in the world—capturing the imagination and loyalty of people for generations. Today, the Levi’s® brand portfolio continues to evolve through a relentless pioneering and innovative spirit that is unparalleled in the apparel industry. Our range of leading denim and accessories are available in more than 110 countries, allowing individuals around the world to express their personal style. For more information about the Levi’s® brand, its products and stores, please visit levi.com.
About Levi Strauss & Co.
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) is one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies and a global leader in jeanswear. The company designs and markets jeans, casual wear and related accessories for men, women and children under the Levi’s®, Levi Strauss Signature™, Denizen®, Dockers® and Beyond Yoga® brands. Its products are sold in approximately 120 countries worldwide through a combination of chain retailers, department stores, online sites, and a global footprint of approximately 3,400 retail stores and shop-in-shops. Levi Strauss & Co.’s reported 2024 net revenues were $6.4 billion. For more information, go to http://levistrauss.com, and for financial news and announcements go to http://investors.levistrauss.com.
About Kiko Kostadinov
Kiko Kostadinov is the menswear designer behind the acclaimed eponymous label based in London. His work, focused on innovative pattern cutting, attention to detail and intricate garment construction, aims to challenge and contribute to contemporary menswear aesthetics.
Twin sisters Laura and Deanna Fanning are the designers and directors of Kiko Kostadinov Woman’s collections, which debuted in September 2018. Their design language is a dialogue merging futurism and craft through unique cutting, contouring and an engineered approach to knitwear, defining a new perspective in womenswear.
