As free-thinking visionaries with both a conventional and radical approach to design, Rains founders Philip Lotko and Daniel Hesselager have established themselves as one of fashion’s most enterprising independent labels over the past 11 years.

It is a creative liberty that the duo have continued to harness by subverting traditional design rules in their collections, and using next-generational materials and architectural silhouettes to show how autonomy can be reimagined to help us better navigate the world.

In this film by System and Rafik Greiss, Lotko and Hesselager tell us about their enduring modus operandi, the codes behind their coded fabric, and designing outerwear for all seasons.