BLESS

This series of Frontinsertshirt are all one of a kind. Bless combines knits from past collections and up cycled shirting into something entirely new. Super light Shetland wool. Unisex. One of a kind.

This series of Frontinsertshirt are all one of a kind. Bless combines knits from past collections and up cycled shirting into something entirely new. Super light Shetland wool. Unisex. One of a kind.

This series of Frontinsertshirt are all one of a kind. Bless combines knits from past collections and up cycled shirting into something entirely new. Super light Shetland wool. Unisex. One of a kind.

This reversible vest is the ideal piece for warmth, flourish, final touches. It's a simple piece with many uses. We can imagine putting it on in the morning over pj's to feel a bit cozy. Or over a coat if you need one final layer. One side features Bless's 25 year jubilee  print, the other in a full mohair checkered knit. Unisex.

This reversible vest is the ideal piece for warmth, flourish, final touches. It's a simple piece with many uses. We can imagine putting it on in the morning over pj's to feel a bit cozy. Or over a coat if you need one final layer. Both sides feature distinctive prints by Alina Batist. Unisex.

Bless continues their project of identifying and modifying found garments, whose design is relevant to their current concerns, utilities, and aesthetics. In this case, these fun florals and checked trousers are easy every day wears, comforting and useful at once. Slightly puffed, with ribbed elastic cuffs and stretchy waist. One large pocket in front with signature Bless rivets. Unisex.

In these images, Ava models both the S/M and M/L styles. She stands 5'10" and wears a US 4.

Bless continues their project of identifying and modifying found garments, whose design is relevant to their current concerns, utilities, and aesthetics. In this case, these fun florals and checked trousers are easy every day wears, comforting and useful at once. Slightly puffed, with ribbed elastic cuffs and stretchy waist. One large pocket in front with signature Bless rivets. Unisex.

In these images, Iona wears the M/L. She stands 5'6" and wears a US 2.

Bless continues their project of identifying and modifying found garments, whose design is relevant to their current concerns, utilities, and aesthetics. In this case, these fun florals and checked trousers are easy every day wears, comforting and useful at once. Slightly puffed, with ribbed elastic cuffs and stretchy waist. One large pocket in front with signature Bless rivets. Unisex.

In these images, Iona wears the S/M. She stands 5'6" and wears a US 2.

Bless continues their project of identifying and modifying found garments, whose design is relevant to their current concerns, utilities, and aesthetics. In this case, these fun florals and checked trousers are easy every day wears, comforting and useful at once. Slightly puffed, with ribbed elastic cuffs and stretchy waist. One large pocket in front with signature Bless rivets. Unisex.

In these images, Iona wears the S/M. She stands 5'6" and wears a US 2.

Bless has digitally printed holiday photos on this lovely swimsuit. Crossback straps, straight across the chest, with a higher (but not too high) cut leg.

An update on the multi-logotypes sweatshirt from this ongoing series, this time in an oversized sweatjacket-cardigan-sweater. Two front pockets. Unisex. Logotypes by Manuel Raeder. Unisex.

New in their series of domestic objects, linens, curtains, examinations of home and travel and friendships and work life and how it all comes together to bring comfort and memories to bear, even as time marches relentlessly forward. This set is two panels, image taken on holiday in Marseille, France. A view out the window on to another world, a new way of dreaming. The bottoms are weighted, good for either draping or a nice, even hang. 

This one has been around for a while, but still a very rare find. Seatpadding is a domestic object that addresses the dilemma of dreary, but sometimes necessary plastic furniture. Take the humble patio chair, which is fairly standard in its measurements, and quite upsetting to look at while it's naked. Take instead this seat covering, which is anything but humble; it's in fact exceedingly clever, cool, and unexpected. Everything you would want in a great house guest. It's two layers of fabric—printed cotton in pedestrian brick motif, with a custom woven tapestry on the other side. In between is upholstery padding in three distinct sections (seat, back, head), providing structure, shape, and maximum comfort to an object that normally offers not much but pain. One could conceivably toss this cover on any number of chair-like manifestations and be successful. Reversible.

NEW AND IMPROVED!: A collaboration with Stand Up Comedy as part of its No. 46 Contemporary Remediation collection. Inspired by the stellar costume design in Adrian Lyne's Indecent Proposal (1993), specifically the iconic bag/pack worn by Demi Moore. It is only through the production of this piece that our near life-long, and thoroughly unhealthy obsession with the original, has ceased. Thank you, BLESS!

This bag is something of a cross between apron, backpack, and utility vest. Adjustable canvas straps, large, lined, double pockets—separate interior and exterior, Riri zips. Its success lies in the balance—literally, as an object that distributes weight and proportion with perfect harmony; conceptually, as a commodity that appears both useless and useful, is fanciful and practical, that reflects both a nostalgic moment and an innovative hypothesis. Unisex.

Measurements (taken lying flat):
Width (open, bottom hem from left to right ends): 44"
Strap length: 30" longest; 15.5" shortest

A collaboration with Stand Up Comedy as part of its No. 46 Contemporary Remediation collection. Inspired by the stellar costume design in Adrian Lyne's Indecent Proposal (1993), specifically the iconic bag/pack worn by Demi Moore. It is only through the production of this piece that our near life-long, and thoroughly unhealthy obsession with the original, has ceased. Thank you, BLESS!

This bag is something of a cross between apron, backpack, and utility vest. Adjustable canvas straps, large, lined, double pockets—separate interior and exterior, Riri zips. Its success lies in the balance—literally, as an object that distributes weight and proportion with perfect harmony; conceptually, as a commodity that appears both useless and useful, is fanciful and practical, that reflects both a nostalgic moment and an innovative hypothesis. Unisex.

Measurements (taken lying flat):
Width (open, bottom hem from left to right ends): 44"
Strap length: 30" longest; 15.5" shortest

From their iconic series, the Sunshields make their heroic return in rose lens/silver arms. Sunglasses that are what they say they are. From the No. 20 collection.

Not a rock. Not a blob. A climbingstonebottleopener. Made from synthetic resin in an astonishing replication of real stone. Works very well. With a hole for hanging.

One of their first objects. Form, language, style. Reissued in a special color. Hang it on the wall, keep it on your desk.

An adjustable LED light, decorated with hand-beaded multicolor fringe. Lamp level–think several candles. Powered via USB. Approximately 6'.

Don't hide away unsightly, but necessary tools. Made for US outlets; European outlets require adapter. As practically unusual as they appear. 3-prong ground plug/socket; 68" long.

Tennis socks by Bless! Embroidered logo around the ankle. Terry cushioned footbed, medium weight soft rib. Reinforced toe, mid-calf length. Unisex.

Tennis socks by Bless! Embroidered logo around the ankle. Terry cushioned footbed, medium weight soft rib. Reinforced toe, mid-calf length. Unisex.

The below excerpt regarding the book is in BLESS's own words:

2022 marked the 25th anniversary of BLESS. Since 1997, Desiree Heiss and Ines Kaag have been working together on numerous transdisciplinary projects. Dubbing themselves ‘situation designers,’ their products blend fashion, art, design, architecture, business and social practice, always aiming to create an equilibrium between mental and physical exertion. Driven by the ambition to create objects for everyday use, BLESS defines her practice and products as a way of life—based on the firm belief that one can shape life today in a way that creates a future worth living in.

The third publication of the Paris and Berlin based designers is one of the three outcomes of the project A Year with… BLESS N°72 BLESSlet, with which KW Institute for Contemporary Art honored the anniversary. The publication encompasses BLESS’s collection and projects from 2010 until 2022, with written reflections on their innovative and witty work by Douglas Fogle and Hanneke Skerath, Anna Gritz and Krist Gruijthuijsen, Nakako Hayashi, Tom McCarthy, and Jeppe Ugelvig.