HOUYHNHNM has featured KUON on numerous occasions.. For those who do not know, the brand was launched in the Spring/Summer 2016 season. The brand has gained enthusiastic fans in Japan and abroad through its focus on rags, which refers to worn-out clothes and fabrics that are full of frayed edges, and sashiko, an ancient Japanese traditional technique.
Not only do we make clothes, but this year marks the 10-year anniversary of the company's founding.Recovery from the Great East Japan EarthquakeThere is also an ongoing focus on .
International GALLERY BEAMS" approached such a brand and created three stray clothes. Although the shape is the same, the three-dimensional pattern follows the roundness of the body, while utilizing the linear form of Japanese traditional clothes, in pursuit of a comfortable fit. By combining a military-inspired polyester fabric on the inside, the design was inspired by a "Japanese-style bomber jacket. Let's take a look.
¥44,000
This one uses sashiko for the outer fabric, with a color scheme of skyscrapers, Tokyo Tower, and the sky. You can get an idea of the image by looking at the image closer to the fabric. The pattern is an update of one conceived over 40 years ago. They say it is difficult to express the stitching on a modern shuttle loom, but they were able to create this fabric by slowing down the speed of the loom to a point where it was almost hand-woven.
¥44,000
The next pattern of wild clothes is somewhat tribal in style. It is a Bishamon turtle shell pattern, a combination of a turtle shell pattern known as a symbol of longevity and a pattern of Bishamon's clothing and armor, which is also known for its good luck. By choosing jacquard for this one, we have created a drapey and shiny look.
¥44,000
The last piece of clothing is made of double-weave stitching fabric. The double weave makes the fabric difficult to see through, and the use of thicker threads in the stitching gives it a three-dimensional look. This piece was also knitted slowly and carefully on a shuttle loom at a reduced speed.
This workwear is a modern update of traditional Japanese workwear. Seasonally, I am interested in something with a traditional flavor, but I thought it would be a good idea to change my taste and choose stray clothes. . I think it is convenient because it can be used like a cardigan.
