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March 18, 2015
AS by atsuko sano | The Chemistry of High Jewelry and Popular Culture
AS by atsuko sano
The Chemistry of High Jewelry and Popular Culture
AS by atsuko sano, the jewelry brand based in Paris with a global reach, has unveiled its new collection. The designs are themed around "Cosmic" and "Military." Delving into the source of inspiration hidden within its originality, we find it lies in the stimulation received from popular culture.
Text by Yuji Ito (OPENERS)
Vol. 1
Past, present, and future,
inspiration for navigating with ease
While questioning the essence of jewelry,
designer AS encountered "popular theater." Here, we introduce the story behind the new collection, which draws its creative power from this experience.
Vol. 2
Found in "popular theater" and "Art Aquarium",
familiar art
A conversation between Shingo Aragi, the head of Gekidan Kōjō, and Hidetomo Kimura, the representative of Aquarium Creators' Office, inspired by "popular theater" and "Art Aquarium." We delve into the essence of familiar art and its appeal.
Vol. 3
As performed by Gekidan Kōjō's Aragi Tsutarō,
the hope and resolve for the future
The "Cosmic" and "Military" themes for the 2015 Spring/Summer collection of the "RIN Series." We explore the design and craftsmanship behind these pieces, while Aragi Tsutarō portrays the encounter between returning soldiers from future planets and uniquely evolved warriors.
AS by atsuko sano
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