The Canvas of Unity: The SS23 Bandana Series
Parallel to the T-shirt collection, Manabu Gaku Inada developed a series of bandanas that recontextualize the season’s motifs. The transition to a rigid square layout, combined with the tactile, vintage texture of discharge printing, lends the artwork a striking new dimension—one that feels more structured, yet physically raw.
Parallel to the T-shirt collection, Manabu Gaku Inada developed a series of bandanas that recontextualize the season’s motifs. The transition to a rigid square layout, combined with the tactile, vintage texture of discharge printing, lends the artwork a striking new dimension—one that feels more structured, yet physically raw.
The graphics for the Engineered Garments SS23 collection serve as a bridge among art, culture, and fashion, but with a cynical edge. Drawing from the legacy of Issa Samb, Daiki and Gaku have crafted a visual narrative that invites a colder contemplation of our world. At the heart of this series is the "Patchwork" pattern: an unconventional assemblage of African, Eastern European, and Asian influences.
Article on Nepenthes, New York Official site:
Deep Dive - Engineered Garments SS23 Graphics
Brand: Nepenthes America, Engineered Garments
Artist: Manabu Gaku Inada
Year: 2023
