Massimo Osti Studio and Andrea Pazienza collaboration for Chapter 06 Collection .

Massimo Osti Studio introduces Chapter 06, celebrating Andrea Pazienza and Massimo Osti, pioneers of Bologna’s cultural scene in the ’70s. Andrea Pazienza, one of the most influential Italian comic artists of the 20th century with his bold style, created autobiographical characters such as Pentothal, Zanardi, and Pompeo, who embodied the social tensions of the time. His works, published in magazines like Frigidaire and Cannibale, captured Bologna’s context with a sharp, ironic gaze.

Massimo Osti Studio, the sportswear pioneer, brought his experience as a graphic designer to clothing, experimenting with innovative materials and unconventional processes. His tools weren’t scissors and pins, but ink, tracing paper, and a small black notebook he carried in his pocket. He treated garments like canvases, using photocopying, silkscreen printing, placed prints, and four-colour processes. Inspired by military clothing, workwear, and comics, he revolutionized communication through fashion.

Even though they had different approaches, Andrea Pazienza and Massimo Osti Studio were two sides of the same coin, reshaping Bologna’s creative landscape and pushing the boundaries of art and design.

This connection soon led to a collaboration in 1984, when Swedish car manufacturer Volvo commissioned Osti to design functional clothing for its factory workers and office employees. He saw the perfect opportunity to combine his innovative style with Andrea Pazienza’s bold creativity, inviting him to design illustrated patches for each department.

To celebrate their talent and genius, the Chapter’s garments feature original prints of Pazienza’s works on garment dyed mercerised cotton t-shirts and piece dyed hoodie in diagonal fleece. The D.D. Shell liner, with Primaloft® Silver padding, features embroidery on the back and nylon lining with printed graphics.

Chapter 06 of Massimo Osti Studio collaboration with Andrea Pazienza will be available exclusively on massimoosti.com and at Backdoor Bottega, Bologna, from 17th October 2024.

All images Massimo Osti Studio and Andrea Pazienza collaboration by MOS. PR Agency Ritual Projects Paris.