by Jin Lovelace, HSM team writer & filmmaker

If you haven’t read this article on KOVOK yet, then shame on you, because KOVOK offered up some fine items in their raiment buffet, and the delicacies are quite the commotion.

If you have read it, then I assume you ran to the store and bought these KOVOK goods, because seriously, they’re worth it. And I’m concerned they’re overlooked. Spliff-B Noice would still be jealous of you handsome brutes, even with his blazer he rocks every single time I see him; Floozy is still running amok with her pre-birthday suit, courtesy of KOVOK, and somehow silk things will become the newest flagship holiday commodity on Choda Boy Day, where everyone dons the item and take selfies to Justin Bieber tunes.

Sounds like a great event for DudeFEST ’14.

…Well, minus the Justin Bieber tunes. Because if that noise was played at an all-male event, the suicide rate would be astronomical — almost as high as Mama Lovelace’s cholesterol count. But don’t tell her that whatsoever, because she has a very mean left hook. I know this from experience. Ask Batman himself.

Oh yes, KOVOK.

If you’re a fan of the brand, then you know of their works and the quick renown gained from the aesthetically appeasing commodities they’ve released over the course of a few months. Look over at their Facebook Page and you’ll see the numbers: everyone’s talking about them, and by god, they deserve it. From Gothic wear to elegant clothing — not anything too groundbreaking, but in this day and age of Home’s lifespan, I don’t believe you’re going to see any Disco Ball Bras animate and light up any dance floors to give any bright resonance and have your avatar as some silhouette dancing to epic tunes from Saturday Night Fever. 

(Well, then again, there is such a commodity in Home, minus the bright lights and any Bee Gees music tracks. Onward.)

Well, you can own something similar like this from the brand

What I desired to see was more classy, professional clothing that has a sense of brass and personality with simple, clean designs to indicate a sophisticated polish. Highlighting some of the great clothing found in such catalogs like Lockwood’s Drey, where it was introduced with a snazzy typography style vignette that followed with an interesting tag line that hyped up the entire Home fashion community that has haunted me since its release, Bellver may come across as something quite similar to other lines, but falls somewhat flat.

And yes, I’ve came to that conclusion that KOVOK — the talented, awesome development house they are — is that “different” type of company.

What’s interesting is the use of the term for the apparel line. “Bellver” comes from out of nowhere whatsoever; it’s a castle in the Balearic Islands that was built by King James II of Majorca, and is one of the few circular castles in Europe (find out more here if you’re that interested). As I tried to wrap my head around on how this pertained to the fashion line in Home, I’ve come to conclusion that I’ve added some useless information to my knowledge base and will probably be helpful in a Skipbo or BUZZ! game. But, hey, if Lockwood can get away with naming a clothing line after a squirrel’s nest, this isn’t really any weirder.

Salmon & Turquoise Bundles ($2.49)

This isn’t to say that Bellver is any less beneficial to your wardrobe; the clothing offers a sensible take on casual, chic quality with a very pristine design that you won’t find anywhere in Home. I say this because when you first view the couture, you may find something that’s missing from the items. Perhaps loud patterns or an outrageous motif to complement the line’s title.

What you won’t find is attention to detail either with the first set of items: the Salmon and Turquoise bundles. The flat design here I found to be artistically appealing; flat, as in how everything lacked a seam, a waist belt, buttons, minute details like this that you would see in every other Home fashion item — but none prevalent here.

Lacking details with sensible, chic, and classy couture makes up for the “flat”appearance

The opposite can be said for the Coat bundles, which are elegant pea coats with a bow belt and a crisp finish. Creases and folds are found in the jackets, but for some reason the aesthetics don’t sit well with me, as though the style seems uninspired.

The White and Black Skirts, on the other hand…yes.

Red Coat

Black Coat

The identity of Bellver is interesting: this line is, quite possibly, the most simplistic clothing catalog to come to existence. Some would say the styles appear uninspired, which I disagree with to some extent. I’m not too fond of the coats, but the jackets and skirts offer some great options to create some very robust casual and formal outfits that you wouldn’t normally imagine. Even the males will find interest in the apparel available under this category.

After this many years of virtual clothing, it’s hard to stand out in the Home marketplace. But KOVOK pulled it off with Bellver. Like it or dislike it, you have to acknowledge it’s different, and that’s a feat unto itself. Trust me, you won’t find anything that’s attached to some castle here, except smart etchings that are as enjoyable as any commodity that you know and love from KOVOK.

Personally, I would love to see this line expand with more styles. KOVOK has my attention.

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