BRIEFING | Introducing the New "FUSION" Series

BRIEFING

A New Series Combining Lightness, Strength, and Design

Introducing "FUSION"

The "PONCHO" series captivates with its soft quilted material made from repurposed U.S. military surplus nylon, while the "FLIGHT LIGHT" series utilizes lightweight, soft, yet strong 500-denier military Cordura nylon. By fusing the distinct characteristics of these two series, the new "FUSION" series achieves a combination of lightness, strength, and an unprecedented playful design. We spoke with designer Shinhide Kozure about its appeal.

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Fusing Two Materials with Different Personalities

──What are the characteristics of the two materials used?

The camouflage-patterned parts used throughout are from the quilted "Poncho Liner" material. Originally, it was a single piece of fabric, about two meters square, used by the military to protect equipment. We cut pieces from this to use in the bags. As these are repurposed materials, each piece, and even parts of a single piece, has a unique expression. Besides the distinct texture of used materials, enjoying the individuality of the material itself is one of the charms of this series.

Shinhide Kozure, Head of Design, Cellt Limited

However, the Poncho Liner alone, being a soft material, doesn't hold its shape well and is weak against abrasion. Compensating for these shortcomings of the Poncho Liner is the 500-denier military Cordura nylon used in our standard "Flight Light" series. Compared to regular Cordura nylon, it has a softer feel, and its robust coating provides excellent water repellency. By using this 500-denier military Cordura nylon in areas that receive stress, such as the bottom and sides, we ensure durability. Incidentally, the OD green used this time is a new color not found in the standard "Flight Light" series.

Casual Design Prioritizing "Lightness"

──What was the design concept?

The "Fusion" series was born by "fusing" two materials with distinct personalities: the Poncho Liner and the 500-denier military Cordura nylon. For this series, we envisioned it being used in more casual settings. While an all-over camouflage pattern might convey too strong a military impression, combining it with solid colors creates a sense of openness, making it easier to style. Bags aren't the main focus; they're simply an accent to an outfit.

FUSION FROG
Price: ¥13,650

FUSION DUFFLE
Price: ¥16,800

FUSION FLAPPER
Price: ¥17,850

Furthermore, we've kept the functional aspects to a minimum, prioritizing "lightness" instead. Both the Poncho Liner and the 500-denier military Cordura nylon are inherently light materials, but adding gimmicks or pockets increases the number of fabric layers, inevitably adding weight. That said, since the base is Briefing, the internal organization and the parts used are the same as usual.

We haven't experimented much with material and color combinations before, so this "Fusion" series is very fresh for "Briefing" as well. Personally, I'd be happy if people could use it casually, without pretense, just throwing in the essentials and heading out the door.

──Thank you.