The (di)vision and Won Hundred capsule is giving deadstock denim a second life

(Di)vision’s beloved split bomber is getting a denim facelift by way of a collaboration with Won Hundred. The two Copenhagen-based brands have linked up on a capsule collection of patchwork denim, over shirts and, yes, their iconic bomber jackets that are sure to be scooped up by supermodels and cool kids alike, as soon as they release them this Thursday.

Despite the brands being born over a decade apart – Won Hundred was founded in 2004 by Nikolaj Nielsen and (di)vision by siblings Simon and Nanna Wick in 2018 – there is a palpable synergy between them. Both exude authenticity and an aesthetic ease, and are driven by materials, “Simon and I both share a strong passion for creating and working with fabrics that can be offered a new life. Denim is one of those fabrics,” Nielsen explains, “With denim, you are able to really change and create something new depending on how you treat it.”

The two designers only met recently, when Wick popped by Won Hundred’s new Copenhagen offices (coincidentally, (di)vision had just moved into a new HQ as well). After a “few glasses,” the notion of a collaboration began to take shape. “It was like we had known each other for a long time,” says Wick, “There was a mutual connection – we were on the same wave and had a deep love for denim. That same night we discussed the possibilities of creating something together. It was a very natural feeling.”

Crafted from Italian deadstock fabric, the eight-piece capsule fuses Won Hundred’s legacy of sustainability-focused denim with (di)vision’s instantly recognisable visual language. “My craftmanship – working with denim for many years – and Simon’s strong attention to detail and vision for pushing the boundaries of what is possible for design and production has made this project a great match,” says Nielsen. Meanwhile, Neilson’s experience helped to bring this not-so-simple vision to life. “A denim deadstock production is not easy…” adds Wick, rather ominously.

Still, the result is effortless. “We just had the vision of creating something really nice and cool that would make people look and take notice while showcasing each other’s strengths,” says Nielsen.

We look forward to seeing the collection all over next season’s street style galleries.

(di)vision x Won Hundred is available Thursday, November 11 via wonhundred.com and di-vsn.com