VERSUS
Versus: The Third Collection from Kolt Original
In 2024, Kolt Original celebrates its one-year anniversary with its third collection, Versus. With friendship as its central theme, this collection reflects the brand's essence and the close relationship between its founders. Versus features two distinct T-shirts, created in a friendly competition between partners Nuno Martinho and Luís Oliveira. Discover more about this innovative collection and the spirit of friendship that inspires it.
The Versus Competition - Friendship in Focus
To celebrate friendship, a fundamental pillar of Kolt Original, Nuno and Luís decided to stage a competition in videos, portraying intense moments from the past year. This story culminates with a profound lesson: true friendships endure forever and surpass all adversities.
Competition Rules
To ensure fairness and quality in the competition, several rules were established:
- **Maintain product quality**: Like in previous collections, quality is a priority. The T-shirts were manufactured in Portugal using 100% organic cotton fabric.
- **Exclusive design**: Each T-shirt should include a back print and the embroidered Kolt Original name on the front, using a maximum of two different colors.
- **Absolute secrecy**: Neither partner knew details about the rival T-shirt until everything was completed. This moment of revelation was captured on video and is available on the brand's social media @koltoriginal.
T-shirt Sun - Created by Nuno Martinho
Inspired by the concept of yin and yang, Nuno gave a freer form to the design to incorporate the phrase "Go with the flow". This unique design, developed by designer Jéssica Quirino, a close friend of Nuno's, seeks to capture the essence of light and warmth, symbolizing the strength and brilliance of true friendships. The Sun T-shirt aims to represent both aspects of the brand, as seen in the Yamar collection, highlighting the complementarity of the two partners. The back print and front embroidery adhere to the established rules, ensuring the characteristic quality and style of Kolt Original.
T-shirt Earth - Created by Luís Oliveira
Luís focused on aspects that best represent him and chose five elements for designer Sara Santos to develop: wine (something he loves), music (always present in his life), the deer (symbol of his hometown Vila Nova de Cerveira), chess (his favorite game), and the formula E=mc² (representing Albert Einstein, whom he greatly admires). Yellow, his favorite color, was chosen to represent the T-shirt. This piece evokes the resilience and steadfastness of enduring friendships, with a back print and front embroidery maintaining harmony between quality and aesthetics.
The Story Behind the Versus Collection
The Versus collection is more than just a clothing line; it is a visual and emotional narrative celebrating friendship and collaboration. The friendly competition between Nuno and Luís, documented in video, is a testament to their mutual respect and dedication to Kolt Original and the community that supports them. The videos can be found on the brand's social media, offering an authentic look into the creative process and the relationship between the founders.
Conclusion
Kolt Original's Versus collection is a celebration of friendship, creativity, and quality. Each T-shirt, from Sun to Earth, tells a story of collaboration and healthy competition, reflecting the core values of the brand. With exclusive design and high-quality production, these pieces pay tribute to the enduring nature of true friendships.
Discover the Versus collection and join Kolt Original in this celebration of friendship and style. The brand appreciates your continued support and hopes that you find in our pieces the same passion and dedication with which they were created.