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July 21, 2015
RFW's New Collection: A Fresh Take on Workwear Style
RFW
New Collection Features Workwear-Inspired Materials
RFW 2015-16 Fall/Winter Sneakers Arrive
The 2015-16 Fall/Winter collection from RFW, a domestic shoe brand helmed by designer Takashi Kanokogi, has arrived. This season, the uppers are crafted from materials rich in workwear-inspired textures, including vintage pique, corduroy, hickory, and brushed chino treated with sulfur dyeing. Events are scheduled to be held in mid-August at Hankyu Men's Tokyo in Yurakucho, Tokyo, and Hankyu Men's Osaka in Umeda, Osaka.
Text by Makoto KAJII (OPENERS)
This Season Focuses on Military and Workwear Tastes
The shoe brand launched in 1998 and was rebranded as RFW in 2012. Its signature style combines unique upper designs with vulcanized soles, resulting in a look that is both simple and basic, yet full of originality.
Beyond comfort, RFW shoes are also designed for ease of wear and removal, making them a versatile choice for creating stylish outfits, whether you're opting for sneakers or boots.
Popular Denim Series Also Released in Two Models
This season's new sneakers feature uppers made from a variety of materials incorporating military and workwear influences, such as vintage pique, corduroy, hickory, and atmospheric brushed chino treated with sulfur dyeing.
The shoes, crafted from pig suede known for its vibrant color, are available in a range of hues, including monochrome tones as well as deep yellows and reds. The popular denim series, made with Okayama-produced denim, will be released in the "SANDWICH-HI" and "BAGEL-LO2" models.
Slip-ons Reimagined with New Materials
The "ROLL" slip-on, characterized by its moderately voluminous silhouette and internally placed elastic, is presented with a bold design featuring a striking panel of the aforementioned workwear-inspired materials across the upper.
The "FLEX-LO" model, with its thin, soft sole and fresh, simple, and minimalist aesthetic, incorporates the high-performance "POLIYOU" insole, which offers excellent sweat absorption, breathability, deodorization, and anti-mold properties.
RFW also offers complementary items for a coordinated look, including socks crafted by the Japanese sock specialist brand "CHUP" and a classic tote bag with a practical size and refined details.
Inquiries
RFW
www.rfwtokyo.com





