FAS-GROUP 2021 SS (spring and summer) collection review, delivered from the unique buyer's point of view.
This time, we are sending the opinion of the Kyoto buyer, Yasuda, about RIPVANWINKLE's 2021SS collection.
Since I was in my early 20's, I have been buying RIPVANWINKLE
for more than 10 years, and I feel that I participate in the
exhibition as one of the RIPVANWINKLE lovers.
So every time
I look at next year's lineup, I have fun and a unique sense of
tension.
This 2021 SS collection was not able to participate in the exhibition in Tokyo due to the influence of coronavirus, and the order was made with anxiety, but looking at the materials and samples, I was happy and excited to see the new collection.
This spring and summer collection, which has already arrived in the first shipment, is the 48th for the brand, and the number of '50' is becoming more realistic.
I would like to explain this collection, which is approaching a turning point, from Yasuda's point of view.
21SS image. The color contrast is one of the points of the 48th collection.
My buying starts with receiving a set of text called a Swatch.
In it, the photo and color name of this item are written, but
in addition to 'Product name', the item that is filled with expectation
is actually 'Color Name'.
This isn't something that's been
around for a long time, however, as I discovered during an interview
with a designer in our company that the company was obsessed with
the color of its brand.
The facts I learned from the interview changed my perspective
on the collection.
The new color [osmium grey] is reminiscent of the collection from the past, but it is especially the color that symbolizes this season's gray.
In fall and winter, dark and heavy collection is the
mainstream impression, but in spring and summer season,
there are colored cut and sewn, nylon and jersey materials
are available in bright colors, short pants, etc.,
the contents are mixed with sports taste.
Last year, it was BJ Tech's RED mountain parka.
I
couldn't imagine at all what kind of development there would
be in the 21 SS season, but I looked at the whole thing with
that in mind.
"the existence of a color called black"
The new colors such as white, gray-beige, coyote and Sand beige are added to the 21 SS collection, but while they stand out, the "black" inserted into the bright colors is an impressive collection.
Here is the look of the collection.
Styling with top and bottom black of Tactical Hoodie RW-319.
A look that clearly shows "black" in my eyes.
The look of the white inner layer and the gray beige underpants, as if bringing out the black, flew into my eyes.
All the clothes in this look are new models.
The first item that caught my eye was TACTICAL
HOODIE/RW -319, which is a new color named SOLID BLACK.
This slightly oversized hooded blouson is made of 50%
dry cotton and nylon.
This is the new color of 21 SS that clearly shows the opposite of last year's RED mountain parka.
Tactical Shorts - RW-338
The pants are short pants/RW -338 from the TACTICAL series,
made of a material called Sea Island Typewriter Stretch,
which is made of very long cotton and woven in high density.
The pants on the top and bottom look that looks like a set-up
is actually a black color, which is different from SOLID BLACK.
From this look, I felt the presence of the new style of spring and summer expressed by RIPVANWINKLE.
3/4 Side Pocket T - RW-328
The semi-mercerized fabric gives the surface an exquisite luster and feels great against the skin.
3/4 SIDE POCKET-T/RW -328 made of honeycomb fabric.
With
small pockets along the seams, the recently unrolled 3/4 sleeve
is a nostalgic and memorable sleeve that reminds me of my 10
+ years of wearing parachute pants and baseball tees.
skinny jersey - RW-313 GRAY BEIGE
This season's skinny jersey/RW -313 GRAY BEIGE features
brightly colored pants.
This item is made from French terry which is a
standard fabric for spring and summer. However, since 20 SS,
the brand has continued to propose a style which embodies
"Layered with short length pants and jersey pants"
In addition, I was interested in long length
sox-layered.
This combination is one of the styles that the brand will
propose this spring and summer, as it appeared in the
conversation with the staff of RIPVANWINKLE.
Usually when you layer it with shorts, it tends to be
a leggings style, but when you layer it with original jersey
pants, each item can be used separately and can be worn in
different seasons.
It shows the brand's intention to establish this
style.
By the way, Ohno appeared in this style on the official websiteof the brand last year.
It was a style combining MA -1 with BUSH SHORTS and SKINNY
JERSEY below, but it started from 'be hard to imitate' and gradually
became popular.
I feel that changing the first impact of
'inimitable' to 'Normal' is the great point and attraction of the
brand.
RIPVANWIKLE has a well-balanced combination of mode and
sports, so called 'sports element'.
I have seen the way of showing the feet with these socks in the Scandinavian outdoor brand that I know, and when I found them, I was happy with the strange commonality.
New middle-cut shark sole shoes, Bootie High - RW-324
Since this item has a sox-layered look, the balance between
the middle cut new shark sole shoes/RW -324 and the pants is
just right.
I like this technique very much, and I have
been practicing it since autumn and winter.
I often find
myself layering socks.
This BOOTIE HIGH/RW -324 is a pair of shoes made from a
combination of oilwax suede and elastic, which is the key to
styling.
This item is a staple of RIPVANWINKLE. It is made
of a combination of rough and rustic look and sporty material.
It has a good balance with a good taste.
Linen Jersey Riders - RW-316
Introducing a rider's jacket made of a linen jersey fabric
with a 20 AW single rider's design as the base and popular
original stretch material.
This is a spring and summer knit item that uses a long
slub jersey material with an asymmetrical slant cut design
as the inner.
However, this knit also has a small technique, and it
is a thumb hole type.
On the left side, like the 3/4 SIDE POCKET-T, it has a
hidden pocket.
long slab jersey - RW-302
The gimmick around here is one of the most surprising
details in the long history.
The innovative details that had not been in the
previous collection were taken into consideration such as
the storability of the mask that is necessary for modern
society, and the thoroughness that is attached to everything
other than DOLMAN S/S and PHOTO-T made me enjoy it.
solid jersey Black - R+161
The new SOLID JERSEY is fitted with a micro fastener on the
hem, and the white running stitch is a detail with an
overlock on the compact rich fleece lining material.
The design of jersey pants with an Artisan feel is a
representative element of the taste mix.