Elephant TRIBAL fabrics" is created by Ryota Kimizuka, a designer with a unique background as a former hairdresser.
With the concept of "clothes that existed but did not exist," the brand creates clothes based on military and outdoor wear, but with a twist in terms of color, material, and size.
Elephant Tribal Fabrics' Spring/Summer 2009 collection was created under the theme of "Ruined Resort. Please take a look at the lookbook first.
Ruined Resort" means an abandoned resort. The theme park "Gyogawa Island," where Mr. Kimizuka used to visit as a child, was the source of the image.
It was a place with a sense of chaos and gorgeousness, with a hero show, swimming pool, BBQ place, etc., without any cohesiveness, he says. Now it is already abandoned, but when Mr. Kimizuka visited it last year, he felt an emotional atmosphere, as if he could hear the lively sounds of those days.
This collection is an attempt to express that atmosphere through the clothes.
To give the Cuban shirt a weathered look, the fabric is tumbled to give it an old-worn look. The fabric is also made with a higher percentage of polyester, making it an easy-care fabric. How about this for a potential partner for the coming summer?
This jacket not only uses fabrics of different colors and patterns, but also has a coach jacket, a track jacket, and a MA-1 docked together to create an item with editorial flair. The finish truly embodies the brand concept of "clothes that existed but did not exist.
This military-like fatigued jacket is reversible. A detachable stole is attached around the neck, allowing you to enjoy wearing it in four different ways.
Elephant Tribal Fabrics," which gives a new look to existing items with a subtle touch, will begin deliveries of its Spring/Summer 2009 collection soon.
