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February 2, 2015
BiceSter | Spotlight on Domestic Menswear Brand "Bister" - 2013 Spring/Summer Collection
BiceSter | Vista
What is the collection theme, "the ropes"?
Expressing the brand color "NAVY" with freedom
Launched in the Spring/Summer season of last year, the men's brand "BiceSter" (Vista) has garnered attention for being carried in popular domestic shops like "1LDK" in Nakameguro since its debut. Vista proposes real clothes that incorporate details from military and workwear through the brand's unique filter. Designer Taisuke Ota explains the latest collection.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
Latest collection focuses on "people who work at sea"
──What is the theme/concept for the 2013 Spring/Summer collection?
"the ropes." In English, it means the way of doing things, knack, or secret.
──Please tell us about the theme/concept.
"The ropes" refers to everything from the essential knots sailors must learn to the knowledge and skills needed for various tasks. This collection focuses on "people who work at sea" such as U.S. Navy sailors, fishermen, and ship engineers, and is developed with a focus on casual wear and workwear.
While paying close attention to the unique details and sewing specifications of each item, we've achieved Vista's signature transparent impression through monochromatic expressions and material combinations. Centered around the brand color navy, we've added accents with heather gray, natural leather, and embroidery that directly evokes the word "rope," to prevent the collection from becoming monotonous.
We've incorporated materials into the designs, considering both sensory appeal and long-term functionality. This includes cotton with a unique texture from Hamamatsu, a renowned cotton weaving region in Japan, as well as highly functional materials.
──What are the key looks (coordinations)?
A knit designed to be layered over a shirt, and a shirt layering style. It features meaningful details, such as buttons on the cuffs that can be fastened.
──What are the key items?
A T-shirt featuring the word "NAVY" rendered in cross-stitch embroidery.
──What is the key color?
Navy is used throughout, in various textures. Among these, the cardigan made of thick indigo waffle fabric will develop a beautiful patina over time.
─Which designers/brands are you paying attention to?
Vintage clothing, etc.
──A message to your fans.
I will continue to research and strive to propose attractive items.
＜Main Retailers＞
1LDK, 1LDK annex, WISM, ZOZOTOWN, etc.
Taisuke OTA | OTA Taisuke
Graduated from Bunka Fashion College, Apparel Design Department in 2002. Received the Soen Award in 2006. From 2006 to 2011, participated as a designer from the launch of the men's brand ".efilevol". Started "BiceSter" from the 2012SS season.
BiceSter (Vista)
Tel. 03-5829-8614
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