The world is submerging itself into trends set through repetitive ideologies, whereas Absent Findings sets itself apart from the league by submerging creative intelligence over repetition, self-discovery over momentary spectacle, and personalized craft over bulk production. Founder and Designer Shivin Sharma sow the seed of this creativity in the UAE, not merely for curating pieces of clothing but for a story of apparel that speaks about the individual who is wearing the craft. Every fabric, silhouette, and seam showcases a narrative that absence provides the opportunity for innovations, and new experiments generate artisanal outputs.
The craft of Absent Findings is swamped into its Oxford Shirt, which challenges the set norms for the Top wear industry. The shirt reimagines the classic silhouette by incorporating the base of deadstock cotton twill and enhances the visibility through placing heirloom silk sari piping on the sides, which gets it personal touch from my roots from Bengal. The side seams in the shirt are a deliberate attempt to showcase structural clarity with technical artistry. To enunciate a personalized touch to the craft, custom-molded buttons are placed that sing the tales of simplicity.
Shifting the gears to a more personalized experience that is closer to the heart of the creative director of Absent Findings is My Personal References T-Shirt. The T-Shirt is curated with deadstock cotton with original artwork from the creative director, which gives a key to open the narratives of the curator. The graphics on the t-shirt are not just an art-piece but an individualized inspiration. It truly reflects the commitment of Absent Findings in emotional taletelling through their structured apparels.
Another artifact from Absent Findings uncovers the meanings of true form and fluidity with the Customized Draped Shoulder Vest. The vest is curated with deadstock faux suede, provides a deeper shade and a finely tuned silhouette that mixes two shores of utility and sculpture. The inspiration is drawn from the fall (Pallu) of a sari that is embedded into the draped shoulder of the vest which gives the hint of softness to the menswear, which is desired. It has been personalized with snap and magnetic closures that allow for the desired adjustments, giving it a pinch of versatility, which blends the sculptural elegance with functionality.
These three top wears illustrate the foundational belief of the Absent Findings: that the fashion should be functional yet be felt on the soul and skin of a person. With scrupulous material choices, personalized designs and technical craftsmanship, the brand gives a new form of dressing that will be rooted in memory. The designs allow not just to wear but to think and reflect the authentic imagination of self.
