HONBA OHSHIMA TSUMUGI ×ARLNATA SPECIAL COLLECTION
MIZEN COLLECTION Vo.1 MIZEN BLUE ~SHO~
MIZEN is a project dedicated to creating a luxury brand where artisans carrying Japan's traditional craftsmanship are
the main focus wiith the theme "The Connection Between People is the True Luxury".
MIZEN aims to transform Japanese traditional craftsmanship into designs that suit modern lifestyles
and to spread them not only in Japan but also worldwide.
The goal is to elevate the status of highly skilled artisans and enhance the sustainability of their industries.
This collaboration organized by MIZEN features Homba Oshima-tsumugi
(a Traditional Craft from Kagoshima Prefecture) and woodworking artist Junichi Hozono.
From the 21st to the 23rd, we invite Mr. Hozono to share his insights and directly connect with visitors.
Additionally, MIZEN will also be presenting a new collection for this project.
These pieces are tailored using a MIZEN-original design called MIZEN BLUE 勝~SHO(VICTORY)~ Hana-kasuri (華絣).
COLLECTION
SINGLE LAYER COAT / MEN
MEN’S SIZE：3(M),4(L),5(XL)
WOMEN’S SIZE:1(S),2(M)
A sophisticated style that combines the structured design of a jacket,
the lightness of a shirt and the enveloping nature of a coat,
fusing seemingly contradictory elements into one garment. It features a sleek and flexible structure,
with hand-stitched canvas only in essential areas.
The front features an original metal plate and an original diagonal buckle,
adding to its uniqueness. A luxurious "Raden-ori", mother-of-pearl option is also available.
SLASH BLOUSON / WOMEN
ORDER PRICE：¥209,000～
ARLNATA's first front zipper jacket in a mannish style,
using the full width of the fabric for a single cut pattern from front to back.
The back features a lace knit tape, an original ARLNATA creation,
with a men's version available with a different front design.
HONBA OHSHIMA TSUMUGI
MIZEN BLUE ~SHO~
HOMBA OHSHIMA TSUMUGI MASUYAGIHEI
HANA KASURI ~SHO(VICTORY)~ (WEFT IKAT)
HONBA OHSHIMA TSUMUGI
Homba Oshima Tsumugi is a traditional craft designated by the Minister of Economy,
Trade and Industry, originating from Amami Oshima in Kagoshima Prefecture.
It has long been immensely popular as kimono fabric, credited to its beautiful luster and smooth texture,
diverse patterns, and the world-class techniques behind them.
Though it's called Tsumugi (a type of silk fabric), in pursuit of delicate patterns,
Oshima Tsumugi has evolved remarkably by switching from Tsumugi yarn to raw silk,
achieving a smooth texture and beautiful sheen.
The 'Kasuri' created using a unique loom called 'Shimebata' is exceptionally fine compared to other Kasuri fabrics worldwide,
captivating many with its technically backed expressions.
The mud-dyeing unique to Amami Oshima also plays a significant role in branding Oshima Tsumugi.
Despite its boom as a kimono fabric, Oshima Tsumugi faces production decline due to factors like inflation,
post-war shift away from kimonos, and aging craftsman, leading to a critical situation in technique succession.
MIZEN
「余白を楽しむプロジェクト」
A Project to Interpret the Unseen
MIZENは 目に映る美しさの奥に広がる産地の風土や歴史 職人の技術 そして生き様といった『余白』こそが我々の作品の本質的な価値であると考えています。
現代のファッションは 瞬間的で視覚的な刺激が重視されるがあまり過度なスピードが求められています。
その加速された消費の世界では本来時間をかけて丁寧に仕上げられるべき手仕事が評価の舞台にすら立つことができません。
伝統技術の衰退は我々一人ひとりが無自覚に求めている『欲望の速度』によって引き起こされているのです。
だからこそ私たちはそのスピードを緩めたときに見えてくる新鮮で豊かな世界を作品を通じて提示したいと考えています。
MIZENが目指す道は現代の流れに逆行する 静的で悠然とした美の在り方への挑戦かもしれません。
しかし日本にはかつて「余白を楽しむ」という価値観が確かに存在していましたそれはものの奥に潜む物語や気配を自ら感じ取り想像し心を満たす行為であり日本人が長い歴史の中で培ってきた美意識でもあります。
私たちは 現代の人々が忘れかけているこの感性を日本各地に点在する伝統技術とともに再び呼び覚まし世界へと届けていきたいと考えています。
そしてその余白に自ら気づき 埋めていく過程に喜びや幸せを感じられることこそが物質的経済的なラグジュアリーとは異なる精神的な新たなラグジュアリーの在り方だと信じています。
MIZENは「余白を楽しむプロジェクト」として日本の伝統技術を「ブランド」として昇華させるために職人たちの手仕事とその奥に眠る物語を洋服という形にのせ新たなラグジュアリーの可能性を問い続けていきます。
