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PASSIONEER


The first story, "Yoiyami," goes to France
Passioneer's duster coat project has begun. The first kit, "Twilight," is heading to France. Bring the silence of hand-stitching to you. A fragment of silence named "Yoiyami" has departed for France. This is more than a kit; it is the first chapter of the Duster Coat Project. As the needle passes through the deep black Oshima Tsumugi silk, you are stitching back together your own "stolen time."

Hamanaka Akiko
Jan 161 min read


The Immortal Silk: Why Tsumugi is Designed to Last a Century
1. The Myth of Delicate Silk When you see a price tag of $1,480, you expect a lifetime investment. But many people fear silk is too delicate, especially when it comes to vintage kimono textiles. We are here to tell you: Tsumugi Silk is the strongest, toughest silk in Japanese history. Unlike delicate Satin or shiny Crepe, Tsumugi was originally a working-class fabric worn by farmers and artisans. It was engineered not for luxury, but for longevity . TSUMUGI silk duster coat b

Hamanaka Akiko
Nov 28, 20252 min read
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