Usually dressing male models in his clothing, designer Koji Sato adapts to the times and showcases both sexes in his S/S ’21 collection. Most of his previous seasons have leaned towards an androgynous feel, so this lookbook is not a far departure from what we’ve usually seen. The brand itself has produced collections since the beginning of 2016, and its roots are planted within the punk rock scene of the ’80s & ’90s. Nowadays, those early inspirations are balanced with a more refined approach, with an emphasis on allowing the wearer to layer and combine other season variations.
Silhouettes are kept loose, and fabrications are selected to match the particular pattern to enhance the properties while wearing the garment. For example, this layered shirt is crafted from a cotton & polyester mix; the polyester gives the shirt a lighter touch and allows it to flow freely when draped on the body. Another standout piece from the collection would be this trench coat fabricated in a water-repellent gabardine, using a 60/2 long-thread Indian cotton, which produces a luxurious twill finishing. As stated earlier, punk influences can be found in most collections, and this season Kurt Cobain is referenced through a set of graphics. This t-shirt design is taken from the same shirt that Cobain wore for his 1992 cover for Rolling Stone Magazine, while this one takes a quote from his suicide note (taken from a Neil Young song) and applies it in graphic form.
The collection is slowly releasing for pre-order through the brand’s webshop now; head over there to see what’s currently available.
