MIZEN BLUE ~SHO~ YONEZAWA ORI × ARLNATA
MIZEN COLLECTION Vo.1 MIZEN BLUE ~SHO~
COLLECTION
MSRD01R
COLLARLESS DOUBLE BREASTED GILET / MEN
A classic silhouette, enhanced by a modern, lapel-less design,
characterizes this piece. Two "Raden Ori" mother-of-pearl
inlays grace the left shoulder and chest, complemented by
a unique vent on the right back with a button, and an original
MIZEN metal plate on the front. Its straight and masculine style
can be enjoyed by all, regardless of gender.
KIMONO KNIT TIE DOUBLE
MSRD01R
SLASH RIDERS / MEN
This jacket features a distinctive one-piece pattern
that utilizes the width of the traditional kimono fabric,
approximately 38cm. Designed with a silhouette that
is tighter than a typical bomber style. Enjoy the
versatility by wearing the zipper open with the collar
turned down, exposing the right breast pocket with
"Raden Ori", mother-of-pearl weave accent, or
creating slits by opening the cuffs. This piece invites
you to explore various styles for multiple situations.
JLWP01
LAYERED WIDE TROUSERS / WOMEN
These wide pants feature a unique design where the
kimono fabric in the front flows from the crotch to the
back and then back to the front. They feature layers
that wrap twice around the legs and a thick waist belt
with a double buckle design. The voluminous fabric
creates a hakama-like silhouette that swings dramatically
with every step, adding a mannish touch to the design.
The outer belt is adorned with our original lace tape
for an additional elegant detail.
JSLW01
SHIFTED LAYER SKIRT / WOMEN
A skirt with an I-line silhouette alternately cut with
wool fabric.The wide waist belt features narrow insets,
adding accentuation to the design. By shifting
the buttons and closing the zipper, the overlapping
front panels can create an asymmetric silhouette.
MSF01
KIMONO KNIT LOGO SCARF
YONEZAWA ORI
MIZEN BLUE ~SHO~
YONEZAWA ORI
REIMEI (DAWN)
YONEZAWA ORI
MIZEN is a project that creates a luxury brand by putting craftsmen at the forefront with the theme of "Japanese Craftsmanship as Neo-Luxury".
By adjusting these traditional craftsmanship to meet the needs of modern living and sharing them with the world,
MIZEN aims to increase the importance of skilled workers and improve the long-term potential of their industries.
In March 2024, MIZEN will collaborate with Yonezawa-ori, a Yamagata Traditional Craft from Yamagata Prefecture.
It will be directed by ARLNATA, a brand that creates collections using luxury Tsumugi, lead by former HERMÈS designer Shunsuke Teranishi.
MIZEN will also be presenting a new collection for this project.
These pieces are tailored using a signature design called "MIZEN BLUE 勝~SHO~(VICTORY)", Reimei (Dawn).
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。
