“agnès b.” and “HELLY HANSENThe following is a special collection that resonates with the philosophies of the two companies. First, please take a look at the model cut.
Known for her longstanding commitment to environmental protection, designer Agnès Tulbret founded a charitable foundation in 2003 dedicated to the ocean and has supported ocean exploration with her schooner, the Tara.
Agnes' clear message of "j'aime la mer! (I love the sea!), and the philosophy of Helly Hansen, "We aim to create a culture where people's lives are enriched by the sea and water.
KODENSHI FIBERPILE®︎ vest ¥39,600
This vest is inspired by a 1990s "Helly Hansen" field jacket. The material chosen for this vest is KODENSHI FIBERPILE®︎, a mix of recycled polyester and photoelectron®︎, which is lightweight, durable, and warm. Both brand logos on the chest are a good accent.
Marine Border T-shirt ¥16,500 (long sleeve), ¥14,300 (short sleeve)
The next item introduced is an arrangement of "agnes b."'s signature 12mm pitch border T-shirt. Three color schemes are available, using yellow, blue, and orange for the body and sleeves. The fabric is made of polyester and cotton recycled from plastic bottles washed ashore in the ocean. Not only is it earth-friendly, but it also dries quickly and is comfortable to wear.
NF Windbreaker ¥33,000
This is an updated version of a Helly Hansen classic from the 1990s. The wide placket that prevents cold air and rain from entering is a detail unique to sailing jackets. The material is a nylon called "MURON," made from fishing nets recovered from the Japanese sea.
Sweatshirt ¥23,100
The last item featured is a sweatshirt with a handwritten message "j'aime la mer! (I love the sea!)" embroidered on the back of this sweatshirt. The embroidery and the tag on the sleeve are subtle accents. The same polyester and cotton made from recycled plastic bottles as the border T-shirt are also used.
All of the clothes in this issue are unisex. In addition, kids' items are available, designed to be enjoyed by families as well.
The collection will go on sale on January 24 (Fri.). The collection will be available at some of the directly managed stores of "agnès b." andOfficial Online StoreThe Helly Hansen store andOnline StoreThe line will be lined up in the
Text_Kazuki Sakaguchi
