FASHION /
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August 22, 2015
Calculated forms create a fresh look | SOPHNET.
TOKYO Men's Brands Feature | SOPHNET.
SOPHNET. 2015-16 Autumn/Winter Collection
Fresh Looks Crafted with Calculated Forms
The "THE STRETCH TACTICAL MOUNTAIN PARKA," a reinterpretation of a classic tactical jacket in the SOPHNET. style, boasts a trendy oversized silhouette that hints at its surplus origins. This latest collection, which expresses newness through sharp contrasts in form, is one to watch.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
Incorporating Modernized Patterns and Prints
──What is the theme/concept for the 2015-16 Autumn/Winter collection?
For SOPHNET., we focused on continuing our "camouflage" theme and incorporating "indigo," which features striking native patterns.
We're also proposing new silhouettes, such as the oversized mountain parka, and for bottoms, we're offering designs like sarouel silhouettes and ribbed pants.
While maintaining SOPHNET.'s signature focus on basics, we express newness through sharp contrasts in form.
Collaboration Items Arrive in Succession
──What are the key items and key colors?
We have a bespoke trench coat by "CORBY FACTORY," a renowned trench coat maker in Britain since 1909, and our ongoing Barbour blousons, which this season feature a new, longer-length classic model, "BEAUFORT." We've also updated Lee's classic "RANCH COAT" with different materials and details to give it the SOPHNET. touch.
──What "materials" did you focus on this season?
We've expressed the denim category through various materials, such as indigo-dyed shirts and cut-and-sew pieces, and by applying it to jersey fabrics. I think the patchwork denim bottoms made from these materials are particularly fresh.
SOPH. Ikebukuro PARCO Store Grand Opening
The SOPH. Ikebukuro PARCO store, featuring original brands SOPHNET., uniform experiment, and F.C.R.B., along with bespoke items like those with TUMI, will open on Saturday, August 29th, on the 4th floor of the Ikebukuro PARCO main building.
To commemorate the opening, we will release an iPhone case in collaboration with STÜSSY, celebrating its 35th anniversary. The iPhone case features sheep leather on the surface, printed with two original graphics in silver. It is compatible with iPhone 6 and will be available from August 29th at the SOPH. Ikebukuro PARCO store, all SOPH. shops nationwide, Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building, and all STUSSY CHAPTER stores nationwide.
Furthermore, as an opening celebration, the F.C.R.B. commemorative T-shirt (available in black and white) will be released on the same day.
SOPH. Ikebukuro PARCO Store
1-28-2 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5391-8000 (General)
Business Hours | 10:00 - 21:00
<Main Retailers>
See http://www.soph.net/store/
Inquiries
SOPH.
Tel. 03-5775-2290
http://www.soph.net


