Reconstructing Heritage: The SS21 Global Perspective
In the Spring/Summer 2021 collection, Daiki and Gaku embarked on a cross-cultural collaboration, weaving together a diverse array of ethnic styles. Emerging amidst the global challenges of the pandemic, the season’s theme, "Deconstruction," took on a profound significance.
Drawing deep inspiration from multiple folk cultures—including the intricate artistry of the Dayak people and the bold patterns of Bogolan—Gaku engaged in meticulous research to reinterpret these global textiles.
By utilizing ancient techniques such as woodcarving and hand-painted monoprints, he transformed traditional motifs into a modern visual language, offering a vibrant, reconstructed vision of our world’s shared heritage.
Brand: Nepenthes America, Engineered Garments
Artist: Manabu Gaku Inada
Year: 2021
In the Spring/Summer 2021 collection, Daiki and Gaku embarked on a cross-cultural collaboration, weaving together a diverse array of ethnic styles. Emerging amidst the global challenges of the pandemic, the season’s theme, "Deconstruction," took on a profound significance.
Drawing deep inspiration from multiple folk cultures—including the intricate artistry of the Dayak people and the bold patterns of Bogolan—Gaku engaged in meticulous research to reinterpret these global textiles.
By utilizing ancient techniques such as woodcarving and hand-painted monoprints, he transformed traditional motifs into a modern visual language, offering a vibrant, reconstructed vision of our world’s shared heritage.
Brand: Nepenthes America, Engineered Garments
Artist: Manabu Gaku Inada
Year: 2021
