The Yashiki cardigan represents the dawn of spring.

Although the piercing cold air in the mornings and evenings does not make us feel it very much, spring will soon arrive according to the calendar.

At the same time, the knitwear brand YASIKI launched its spring/summer 2008 collection.

The theme for this season is "wind scented". Through knitwear, nostalgic scents and scenes of flowers, rain, and mornings at the turn of the season are expressed.

Akebono Collar Cardigan ¥32,000+TAX each

This cardigan with a collar, which looks like a mix between a kimono haori and a drizzle jacket, is based on a loose silhouette with jersey knitting and has a deep look with plaiting knitting on the sides.

This depicts the dawn of spring as the morning sun rises and gradually brightens the surface of the mountains and rice fields.

The sleeves pay homage to the classic kimono pattern, with the shoulders falling down to create a soft impression.

The plating technique, in which different yarns are used to knit the front and back of the garment, allows the back yarn to be seen faintly on the surface.

The cuffs incorporate the brand's iconic arrow pattern, inspired by the family crest.

Although the temperature is not yet high enough to spend time in this item alone, I think it would be good to insert it inside an outer layer this time of year. I have nothing but respect for Yashiki's approach to expressing seasonal scenes in knitwear.