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Creatures of the Wind x Sanyei Corp: Bridging Tradition and Mode at Daimaru Seisakujo 2 Gallery

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Creatures of the Wind x Sanyei Corp: Bridging Tradition and Mode at Daimaru Seisakujo 2 Gallery

From the Creatures of the Wind Fall/Winter 2013 collection, presented in New York on February 7, 2013. The "CREATURES OF THE WIND＋SANYO" coat was unveiled, a collaboration with Sanyo Shokai, celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.

Shane and Chris, designers of "Creatures of the Wind," one of today's most talked-about brands.

"The late '60s is an era we really love. Finding sketches for inspiration was fun and easy. I was surprised how similar Sanyo Shokai's sketch archive was to our own drawings," says Chris. <br /><br />"It made sense to use Sanyo Shokai's archive, known for its outerwear expertise, to envision the 'Teddy Girl' look, wearing men's outerwear like armor. From there, we developed patterns and selected materials, gradually evolving into something modern," says Shane.

From the Creatures of the Wind Fall/Winter 2013 collection. The "Teddy Girl Coat" from a capsule collection in collaboration with Sanyo Shokai.

Sketches from the Sanyo Shokai archive that served as inspiration for this collection.

The four gathered after the Creatures of the Wind runway show. From left: Yutaka Shiraishi of Sanyo Shokai's Business Strategy Office Marketing Team, designers Shane Gabie and Chris Peters of Creatures of the Wind, and Ryuhei Ohsumi, who leads "Daimaru Seisakusho 2" in New York.

Ohsumi also participated in the fitting the day before the show.

Ohsumi states, "Manufacturing is the fundamental basis of everything."

On the day of the show, Ohsumi performs final hemming backstage.

The "Double Lapel Tailored Jacket" from the capsule collection by Creatures of the Wind and Sanyo Shokai, featuring meticulous details on men's jackets. The design layers leather and vinyl.

Sanyo Shokai, celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, prides itself on its high technical capabilities and commitment to owning its factories.

The interior of Sanyo Shokai's own factory in Iwate Prefecture.

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Creatures of the Wind x Sanyo Shokai: Bridging Tradition and Mode at "Daimaru Seisakusho 2" Gallery

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