Issey Miyake's journey began amidst destruction, yet he emerged as a creator of extraordinary beauty and purpose. Growing up in a city ravaged by the devastating impact of a nuclear bomb, he intimately experienced the immediate aftermath and grappled with the uncertainty of reality. However, it was the construction of the Hiroshima Peace Bridge, a symbol of resilience after the war, designed by Isamu Noguchi, that ignited a profound optimism within the Japanese designer and fueled his boundless ...
Patta just announced its second collection under the brand's Patta Femme line, aiming to continue its commitment to diversity and inclusivity.This time round, Patta aims to prioritize innovation within the sizing and fit of its clothing, hoping to provide accessible styles for everyone to wear. Taking cues from streetwear and the concept of staple pieces, the new collection features a selection of curated-yet-timeless garments, including hoodie dresses and sweatpants alongside biker shorts, legg...
Inspired by Japanese-American artist and landscape architect Isamu Noguchi, Wood Wood's Pre-Fall 2023 collection bridges the gap between function and play.Infusing the range with the artist's expert marriage of purpose and expressiveness, the brand delivers a curated collection of elevated essentials, offering garments that can be worn day to night and at any occasion. Relaxed silhouettes lend them to any gender, emphasizing the capsule's fluidity. Exposed stitching on two-piece sets create a la...
Challenging the fashion industry to rethink its supposedly inherent need for overproduction, BETTER imagines a world where old garments are reinvented and given new life."We choose not to produce any more clothing, recognizing that our industry has already produced more than enough for us to work with as it stands. Through our specially developed upcycling techniques, we create timeless design artifacts of the highest quality that cost the earth very little to make," the brand declares in a pres...