The Letters Autumn/Winter 2013-14 Collection

The Letters

This season, all items are unified in monotone.

Introducing the latest collection from Yuichi Mukoda, designer of "The Letters." He states, "This season, all items are unified in monotone. To match this, we were particular about shooting the looks in black and white." We want to fully appreciate this world view.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)

Focus on the setup in the same material as the jacket, worn inside out.

──What is the theme/concept for the 2013-14 Autumn/Winter collection?

We don't have a specific theme each season.

──What is the key look (coordination) for this season?

I believe the coordination on the upper left strongly reflects the mood of this season. The jacket is intentionally worn inside out, with an inner down vest and hoodie worn underneath. The pants are a setup in the same material as the jacket.

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Key colors are black and charcoal gray.

──What are the key items and key colors?

The key item is the jacket used in the upper right. It's not originally reversible, but it's tailored to be wearable inside out. Another feature is the use of the fabric's selvedge on the placket.
Also, these are the first leather shoes we've created at Letters. They are made from a single piece of leather and are quite simple, but the fine details (like the horseshoe-shaped heel and the tanning method for the cowhide upper) are items you'll want to see and touch in person.
The key colors are black and charcoal gray.

──What "materials" were you particular about this season?

The material used for the key jacket and inner down vest is one we've developed. For this material, we use the flat side on the reverse, and on the front, after raising the nap, we felt it to create a different appearance from the flat side.

──What is the rewarding aspect of being a designer?

I feel anxious until each season's exhibition, but I'm able to continue because I'm supported by people who understand what I want to do and convey. I want to continue putting even more of my heart into my clothing going forward.

──A message to your fans.

I want to continue creating things that will delight people who love clothing.

＜Main Retailers＞
STIDIOUS 2nd (Tokyo), O (Tokyo), DF (Saitama), Adam et Ropé (Kyoto), LOFTMAN B.D. (Kyoto), INFACES the Brain Message (Toyama), Little Bastard (Shiga), Birthday (Fukuoka), cadre (Miyazaki), and others.

Inquiries
Letters Inc.
Tel. 03-3460-0089
http://the-letters.net