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The two vintage connoisseurs have developed an editorial approach to design.
NEXUSVII. meets GENERAL RESEARCH

The two vintage connoisseurs have developed an editorial approach to design.

An encounter between two designers has resulted in a unique product. Tomohiro Konno of NEXUSVII. and ..... RESEARCH (.... Setsumasa Kobayashi of "NEXUSVII. The two are known as vintage connoisseurs, so they were able to tell a story about each and every detail. Now that collaborations are being done here and there, this coat is the result of a careful digestion of the meaning of those words. We asked the two to talk about the creation process, which Mr. Kobayashi describes as "editing rather than creation.

  • Photo_Fumihiko Ikemoto
  • Text_Yuichiro Tsuji
  • Edit_Yosuke Ishii

We need to create something more meaningful.

You started with the fabric, chose the leather and buckle to match, and then worked together to find the best position for the belt.

Kobayashi:Yes, that's right. The shawl collar, for example, stands up completely differently depending on the thickness of the fabric. I think the thickness of the current fabric is the most satisfactory for Konno. It is possible to cheat with a normal folded collar, but a shawl collar is affected by the thickness and stiffness of the body fabric.

Konno:. If the fabric is thin, the collar will sleep. . So it looks cheap and unfortunate.

Kobayashi:When various people wear them at exhibitions, etc., I think you can make different discoveries. That is the interesting thing about ready-to-wear.

This release is from "NEXUSⅦ," and Mr. Kobayashi is only a supervisor, right?

Konno:Yes, that's right. . we put that in the name because it was supervised by "GENERAL RESEARCH". The "GENERAL RESEARCH" was also divided into two rows and one single row. I was thinking about which one to choose, but when I looked up the coat I was wearing, I found that it had a single line, so I chose that one.

Kobayashi:I wonder how hard-core he is (laughs).

Each detail of this dress has a story behind it.

Kobayashi:If it's fun, that's fine. Whether it sells or not is another matter. It is fun to suddenly get excited and do something together, even though we have never talked much before.

Working together this time, I was able to reconfirm once again that this is the fundamental point of fun. But more than that, I am amazed that you were able to talk me through it, even though you could have done it without saying a word (laughs). That's all I can say about that.

Konno:I was happy to work with Mr. Kobayashi for the first time. I was nervous at first, but gradually I began to enjoy it more and more. Mr. Kobayashi's reference room is really amazing. It's a masterpiece. I also feel his love for clothes, and I think that there are not many designers like him anymore. So I was able to study the attitude of a senior designer and reconfirm the path I should pursue.

With the world in a difficult situation right now, I feel that we need to create something more meaningful. When I go back to the consumer's point of view, I think I too will ruminate on the question, "Is this really necessary? I believe that when I go back to the consumer's point of view, I will reflect on the question, "Is this really necessary? . Therefore, I feel that I have to produce something that is more valuable to the customer.

Kobayashi:. in short, whether it will be something that is hard to throw away. . We want to create something that has as much value as possible.

INFORMATION

V.E.L.

Address: 3-52-5-1F Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 12:00 - 20:00
Phone: 03-5771-4774
nexusⅶ.jp

*The Stray Macchino Coat by NEXUSⅦ. x General Research introduced this time will be a made-to-order product scheduled for release in mid-October 2020.
Orders can be placed from Monday, June 1 to Monday, June 8 at the following URL.
shop-nexus7vn.com/

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