The Innovative Architecture of Goldwin 0's Debut Performance Capsule
Using heatmaps of the body, the Japanese label turns data into design.
Goldwin 0, the Japanese brand’s future-facing design project, is stretching into new territory with its latest launch. Debuting the Performance Capsule for SS25, the team led by Nur Abbas and Goldwin’s techlab used heatmapping technology to craft a functional yet eye-catching design system.
The team underwent meticulous testing, identifying areas of the body most exposed to sunlight and zones that generate excess moisture. Using this data, the construction of each garment was mapped accordingly.
From afar, the pieces are unsuspecting, but up close, the unique architecture of each piece becomes apparent in various circular and curvilinear cutouts and light bouncing reflectives. Fabricated in stone-hued colorways and fast-drying materials, the five pieces have a quietly futuristic sensibility.
Inspired by the rich tradition of trail running in Japan, a reimagined Goldwin Star Trail Pack is the collection highlight, featuring 26 ventilation holes and front compartments for easy access. Breathable compression shorts enhance the running focus of the capsule, as well as waterproof ripstop shorts, featuring unique scalloped detail. For tops, Goldwin 0 offers short-sleeved and long-sleeved tees, boasting a unique circular ventilation system.
Founded in 1954, Goldwin’s affinity for advanced design finds its roots in the brand’s long history of materials research, showcased in recent collections like the Goldwin Paper Fiber collection — combining a crisp abaca-based textile and KODENSHI finishes. With the introduction of the Performance Capsule, the brand only strengthens its established ethos of innovation.
Shop the collection now at the official Goldwin web store.
