It was an exciting opportunity to see how the Engineered Garments FW22 collection, which focuses on the rough and tough styles of nautical, lighthouse keepers, and fishermen, would be reflected in the art prints. While looking at samples of clothes made with the gloomy monochrome worldview inspired by the film "The Light House," we continued our discussion with designer Daiki, referring to movies, novels, music, and more. The cover design for Chick Corea's "Return to Forever" album came to mind with an image of the ocean that I remember. I also thought of a photo of a seagull on the jacket design that feels lonely yet strong. Daiki mentioned that he wanted to use a mermaid motif, so I presented a design based on Siren, a mythological sea monster that people often confuse with a mermaid.
Brand: Nepenthes America, Engineered Garments
Artist: Manabu Gaku Inada
Year: 2022
Brand: Nepenthes America, Engineered Garments
Artist: Manabu Gaku Inada
Year: 2022
Without a facial impression, Siren's artwork adds a mysterious and metaphysical feeling.
Right: The lookbook and Brand film features a photo of the siren against a deep sea background miniature.
Left: Model photo by Masa Noguchi. Right: The pencil drawing is of the original sketches.
Gloss black print on Heavy Fleece Raglan Crew.
Left: Model photo by Masa Noguchi. Right: The pencil drawing is of the original sketches.
Right: The lookbook and Brand film features a photo of the seagull against a sea background miniature.
