As the balmy breezes of Spring/Summer ’24 beckon, sacai springs a surprise collaboration with the stalwart of utilitarian chic, Carhartt WIP, unveiling an 18-piece capsule collection that seamlessly weaves together the DNA of both brands. This innovative line-up dares to dismantle and reconstruct emblematic workwear staples, giving birth to exclusive hybrid forms that defy categorization.
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Imagine the Reversible Duck Coat, a garment that challenges convention by melding Carhartt WIP’s renowned Chore Coat with the insular warmth of the Siberian Parka. Or picture the Suiting Bonding Dress, where a Bib Overall is re-envisioned with a cascade of pleats, creating a rugged yet refined aesthetic.
The alchemy of the collection lies in its textile transformation, blending Carhartt WIP’s legendary Dearborn Canvas with sacai’s lush wool suiting. This concoction invites wearers to flip fashion inside out, sporting pieces that celebrate the union of the brands down to the minutest detail—think triple stitching, piped seams, and bespoke pockets.
The campaign struts to the infectious rhythms of Detroit’s own HiTech, as well as the other-worldly dream pop of Soo Joo Park, melding music, model, and motif into a symphony of style. The sartorial selections for Soo Joo Park are the brainchild of the visionary Karl Templer, captured through the discerning lens of photographer Stas Komarovski.
Mark your calendars: On February 22nd, the sacai x Carhartt WIP collection descends upon select global retailers, sacai flagships, and their online sanctuaries. Japan joined the fray a day later.
Tracing its roots back to 1994 via Edwin Faeh, Carhartt WIP reimagines the core of the distinguished American workwear titan, Carhartt, bending it to the whims of contemporary culture. With a nod to its legacy in hip-hop and skateboarding scenes, Carhartt WIP resonates through different beats and boards, from the pulsing heart of Detroit techno to the gritty grind of skate hubs worldwide, and into the realms of avant-garde artistry.
Encapsulating the spirit of hybridity, Chitose Abe’s sacai emerged in ’99 from the eclectic Tokyo landscape, crafting a language of fashion that plays with the paradoxical, stitching together the unexpected—redefining silhouettes and textures in a dance of perpetual innovation. sacai is more than just attire; it’s wearable art that straddles occasions with ease and audacity.
