Designer: Yasuko Furuta
Incorporation Date: 1997
Known For: Having studied in Paris at ESMOD fashion institute, Furuta is most notably known for her womenswear line, TOGA. So with her menswear line, she will inject elements of femininity and history, creating a storytelling and androgynous collection.
This Collection: Inspiration takes many forms in this season’s design campaign; from Native American Totem Poles to Hawaiian Tikis and Bali Barongs. All of which are derived from ancient mythological symbols and idols, which help Furuta illustrate her curiosity on these subjects. Elemental to the central theme of the collection (and most of her campaigns) is the use of vintage aesthetics to help her convey a given period. For this selection, the 1970s are heavily represented throughout, with the presence of high waisted trousers, flared shorts and pieces adorned with jeweled embellishments.
