Exploration in utility
Chapter 04: Massimo Osti Studio X Leatherman
'Exploration in Utility', in collaboration with Leatherman, recalls the multidisciplinary approach of Massimo Osti, an innovator and inventor beyond the field of clothing, constantly in touch with different industries to extend his research around multi-functional design.
Chapter 04 introduces a modular vest crafted from recycled polyester yarns and hydrophobic microfiber, equipped with two concealable waterproof panels and detachable graphene padding. The collaboration also includes Leatherman's signature ARC® tool, featuring customized logo.
Function-driven design
Curiosity can lead to innovation, discovery, and new inventions. Massimo Osti has developed all his creative projects based on this principle, immersing himself in industries outside the clothing sector.
His multidisciplinary approach has led him to propose new design models for scooters, conceive a voice-controlled device to interact with the telephone, develop safety backpacks for the Ministry of Transport, prototype audiobooks and many other unconventional ideas.
The Leatherman Vest features two ultrasonically welded PVC front panels with waterproof zip pockets. The vest can be worn in two ways: with the panels stowed behind the front of the vest, accessible through side or frontal cavities when unzipped, or with the panels deployed externally clipped across the chest for ready use.
In addition, the vest's modular construction includes inserts in the neck, front and back panels, allowing packable graphene padding to be added and removed for year-round adaptation.
