When Daiki asked Gaku to create the artwork for FW22, he started by focusing on textile design. Producing samples for printing on fabric and for actual clothes takes longer than other items. They explored numerous ideas for the textile artwork but eventually narrowed it down to a nautical map and a lighthouse motif. Since Daiki mentioned a nautical-themed collection, Gaku tried an ink drawing with a nib pen to capture the style of etched print illustrations in old Maritime Literature.
Brand: Nepenthes America, Engineered Garments
Artist: Manabu Gaku Inada
Year: 2022
Brand: Nepenthes America, Engineered Garments
Artist: Manabu Gaku Inada
Year: 2022
Dark Navy Nautical Print Heavy Twill
A nautical map print resembles a toile (prototype garments), with hand-drawn lines to measure element placement.
Dark Navy Nautical Print Heavy Twill
Nautical Print on 12oz Denim
Gaku made detailed sketches using a mechanical pencil before the inking stage.
Right: A flexible Japanese nib called "G-Pen" was used for ink drawing.
