Following several small previews we now take a closer look into garments and footwear for Winter 2010 from TAKAHIROMIYASHITA TheSololst, the new label developed by heavyweight Japanese fashion designer Takahiro Miyashita. Carefully cultivated with multiple references to the past, the collection builds off an elegant 19th-century European aesthetic, with an ode to simpler times reflected [...]
Definitely one of the more promising collaboration for the upcoming Spring 2011 season sees a joint effort between TAKAHIROMIYASHITA TheSoloIst. and spectacles manufacturer Oliver Peoples. The effort marks another notch in Oliver Peoples defining list of respected works and incorporates distinctive elements from each brand in the finish. Spanning five pairs of classic Oliver People [...]
Takahiro Miyashita’s departure from the fashion scene left a sense of disenchantment amongst his many loyal fans. However the time off allowed the acclaimed designer to re-think his aesthetic and approach to fashion and design. Revitalized with a new perspective and back once again amongst fashion’s upper echelon, Miyashita debut’s his newest brand “The Soloist”. [...]
Moving on from his well-followed Number (N)ine label, Takahiro Miyashita re-entered fashion via various outlets this season. Alongside his collaboration with Kazuki Kuraishi and Levi’s is a look into his own “The Solo Ist.” label. A deconstructed vest is shown here. Unfinished seams are a notable characteristic of the vest as are the inverse pocket [...]
Designer Takahiro Miyashita’s The Solo Ist. unveils Part 2 of the new collection for the 2010 Fall/Winter season. Inspired by his customers’ love for his fashion aesthetic, the designer took inspiration from classic pajamas pieces. Highlights of the collection included a v-neck fisherman cardigan, border striped crewneck sweater and a sleeper striped top, cropped pants [...]
Here’s a small recap of Dickies’ “Less is more? More is less?” exhibition, currently situated on the second floor of Isetan’s Shinjuku store. The overall theme centres around German-American architect Mies Van Der Rohe’s dictum “Less is More” and invites designers to re-work Dickies’ classic garments. 15 pieces are displayed with collaborations from Japanese brands [...]
In spring of 2010, two talented Japanese designers in their own right came together to form Takahiro Kuraishi. The brand was a by-product of former Number (N)ine founder Takahiro Miyashita and Kazuki Kuraishi who’s most notable recent works which has come courtesy of adidas Originals by Originals. Their initial project come to fruition with the [...]
Set up to showcase the evolution of work wear, Daisuke Gemma will be presenting a special exhibition entitled “Less is More? More is Less?” on August 4th at Isetan Shinjuku, with the show running through the 17th of the month. Featured within will be several collaborative efforts with seminal work wear brand Dickies. Included are [...]
Produced by Daisuke Gemma, this exhibition works around German-American architect Mies Van Der Rohe’s dictum “Less is More” and invites designers to re-work Dickies’ classic garments. Collaborative pieces include works by Jun Takahashi, Takahiro Miyashita and Daisuke Obana who each focus on functional, valued designs. A total of 15 pieces are to be shown, with [...]
Former Number (N)ine founder, Takahiro Miyashita, recently announced his return to the fashion scene with his new collection “The Solo Ist.”. For this collection, Miyashita Takahiro has teamed up with Takuji Suzuki’s label, ts(s), on a pair of snow boots. Featuring soft leather and a Birkenstock made EVA sole, these snow boots will allow the [...]