New Arrivals for Autumn/Winter 2015-16, Capturing the Effortless Spirit of the Times | RIVORA

RIVORA

Materials and refined designs that evoke rich expressions

Clothing with a sense of reality, pursuing a relaxed feel

This is the brand "RIVORA," helmed by designer Yasuhiro Suzuki. The 2015-16 Autumn/Winter collection features items that pursue a relaxed comfort. We introduce new pieces that express the zeitgeist of our current era, born from a design philosophy that is elegant, refined, and effortless, setting it apart from mere looseness.

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The dedication to materials and design hidden within a single coat

The key item for Autumn/Winter 2015-16 is a long coat in a fine gingham check pattern. The fabric is finished with a brushed surface after weaving the pattern, creating an elegant appearance. Techniques of tailoring are subtly incorporated, such as the contrasting AMF (hand-style stitching) along the collar and lapels. The padding is Thinsulate, and each piece is meticulously quilted by hand. The accompanying creaseless pants, made from the same material, also feature a relaxed design, suggesting that the clothing is crafted with an everyday perspective, despite its sophisticated style.

New expressions emerge from a deep understanding of materials

What guides these realistic designs into high-quality clothing is the playful spirit of understanding material properties and then arranging them. Notably, the loop tweed made from alpaca wool expresses a check pattern by inserting color in the weft. By pressing the fabric after finishing, the loops are flattened, abstracting the pattern and creating a nuanced depth. This technique not only adds visual interest but also achieves a deep color and smooth touch that cannot be obtained otherwise. The jacket made from the same material features double-piped breast pockets and navy thread for the buttonhole, showcasing a profound attention to detail. Pants are also available to complete the set, proposing a relaxed yet new set-up style.

Also noteworthy are the stand-collar coat and new-style pants, crafted from a fabric with a deliberately napped, pill-like texture, made by mixing silk and angora yarn with strongly twisted cotton yarn.

Retailers
baudelair (Kobe), fine1985 (Hiroshima), MINDTRIVE (Kyoto),
SEIBU SHIBUYA (Shibuya), TAKASHIMAYA CS case study (various stores), Toron (Nagoya), and others

STUDIO FABWORK
http://www.studiofabwork.com