Each season, "Liberaiders" takes a city around the world as its theme and incorporates the local atmosphere and culture into its creations. This season, the brand has chosen Bangladesh as its seasonal location, and is trying to convey a side of the country that cannot be found on the Internet.
The 9th Drop will feature a lineup of rayon shirts, classic graphic T-shirts, and pants items with a unique twist.
RAYON ALOHA SHIRT ¥19,800 each
This open-collared shirt is printed with an all-over pattern of tigers, peacocks, elephants, and water lilies, which are typical of Bangladesh's seasonal locations. All the motifs are drawn from scratch, and the touch of vintage aloha shirts is used to create this shirt. The fabric is high quality rayon, so it will be comfortable and not sticky even in the height of summer.
GARMENTDYED CREWNECK SWEAT ¥20,900 each
GARMENTDYED SHORTS ¥18,700 each
Next is a sweatshirt and shorts made of 14 oz. heavyweight backed fabric. Garment-dyeing gives them an exquisite coloring, and cut-off hems give them a vintage look and feel. The LR logo embroidery and label are placed as one-point accents. If you have this item in your closet, you'll find yourself reaching for it. Wear it alone or as a set-up, however you like to style it.
PEACE ON EARTH TEE ¥8,250 each
SECRET TEE ¥8,250 each
The Rive Raiders' signature graphic T-shirts will also be available. This week's lineup includes an Ohm logo inspired by hippie culture and a "What we do is secret" graphic reminiscent of corporate merchandising. Both T-shirts have a raised body and are frosted to give them a worn look.
LR LOOSE FIT DENIM ¥38,500 each
These Japan-made denim pants are made of 13.5-ounce selvedge denim and washed to give them a textured look. In keeping with current trends, the silhouette is loose and the crotch is deep. Furthermore, the "DESTINATIONUNKNOWN" print on the back of the belt and the use of nerd check for the sleeves are examples of the attention to detail that has been put into even the parts that cannot be seen.
LR EMBROIDERY SHORTS ¥19,800 each
These chino shorts feature designs from past seasons and the flags of the countries where the shorts were worn during the season. This is a memorable item for fans of the Rive Raiders, bringing together all the history of the brand. In addition to the usual slash pocket on the back, there is a zippered pocket that runs diagonally across the back, making it functional as well.
The items introduced in this issue will go on sale on April 12 (Fri.).
