Introduction
Andrew Kostman, the bulbous puffer is said to be designed with an ultra-light (top secret) material, durable enough to withstand helium pressure and the outdoors. Thanks to some clever design and craftsmanship, this buoyant outerwear will be available in a variety of chromatic colors.
Overview
(Picture of Kostman's "Crystal" character, slightly lifted off the ground, holding a helium inflated coat.)
The Helium - 10,000 is a one-of-a-kind jacket, made to float in the air like a balloon. Presented by Andrew Kostman, the Helium - 10,000 is made from an undisclosed hyper material, capable of withstanding the combined forces of nature and helium gas. Designs for the jacket were carried out in Italy, and later sent to Japan to complete production. The Helium - 10,000 comes equipped with a branded helium cylinder, located at the bottom of the jacket, ensuring multiple reloads for the future. Only 100 pieces will be available, starting at a price of $10,000 USD, in six different colors: Rainbow Neon, Gold, Ice, Rose, Vanta, and Silver.
Who Is Andrew Kostman
Andrew Kostman is a Latvian electrician-turned-designer, who was discovered for his conceptual renderings of the Adidas Yeezy 450 sneaker. The sneaker's design caught the attentions of Kanye, GQ magazine, and Adidas. Kostman's designs would later win a bronze at the 2020 Global Footwear Awards, earning him somewhere around 100 million social media impressions. But, despite the success of his Yeezy sneaker concept, Kostman still felt he had to prove himself as a designer, so he embarked on an ambitious endeavor to create the worlds first, floating winter coat: The Helium - 10,000. Kostman explains, "we need to push the limit beyond what is conceivable. This jacket is the proof that this is possible".
Helium-10000 Collection
The limited edition puffers come in six different vibrant color variants.
Rainbow Neon
Gold
Ice
Rose
Vanta (Obsidian Black)
Silver
Product Details
- Developed with a "top secret" materials.
- Pressure and weather resistant
- Durable and Ultra-light weight
- Comes equipped with a cylinder, *used for inflation
Key Features
- Zipper, zips up to the nose
- Hooded, hood covers the entire head exposing the eye region
- Floats in air when filled with helium (not when worn)
- Branded tag attached to a cord (materials unknown), *used to restrain jacket from flight
Conclusion
At first glance, the Helium - 10,000 is a pretty cool coat. I like how the hood covers a good portion of the face, making it an ideal choice for snow activities like pow-surfing, sledding, skiing, and more. The style of the jacket, reminds me of something you would see in a Missy Elliot or Busta Rhymes video. Aside from its stratospheric price tag, the Helium - 10,000 looks to be a lot of fun for whoever wear one.
