2006-hiroaki-kanai-fashion
technical description

Kimono jacket in thick weave wool featuring a round neckline, front zip closure, raglan sleeves and contrast lining. Worn over a pair of grey and black straight cotton seersucker trousers and a black cotton tweed cape embellished with metallic embroidery on the front.

Size 1420x680x350mm, 2750 gr., 2006

concept

Hiroaki attempts to stimulate the limits of our mind to reach pure individuality, meaning what are our thoughts when totally relaxed and honest about feelings. He designed the pieces inspired by the exhilarating sensation of freedom from all borders and rules, not feeling the need to hide deepest secret desires because society says: “it is not appropriate”. His garments seek to reach the next stage in spiritual development, facing desires without ignoring sentiments and picking up the fragments of the heart.

tags
Desire, Freedom, Individuality, Meditation, Spirituality
year
2006
category
Fashion
object type
Jacket, Trousers, Coat, Scarf
historical summary

ITS Contest Application year: 2006
Application area: Fashion
Collection shortlisted as a Finalist

techniques
Weaving
colors
Black, Grey, Silver
materials
Cotton, Metal, Wool
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