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PASSIONEER


À la recherche du temps perdu ― The Count of Monte Cristo
The dissolving horizon of the Mediterranean Sea and the solitary fortress of Château d'if resting on the sleeve. A one-of-a-kind haute couture masterpiece, born from personal sketches and brought to life by the hands of a traditional Yuzen artisan. When I lived in France, I did nothing but sketch. Day after day, intensely. Looking back now, it seems only natural. Picasso, who pioneered Cubism—when you look at his The Weeping Woman, it might look like a mere prankish doodle to

Hamanaka Akiko
Jul 172 min read


Hidden "Red" in Oshima Silk: How "Fuki" Details Define Passioneer's Couture Coats
True elegance resides in the edges. Look closely at the cuffs of our coats. A slender line of contrasting color against the main fabric. This is the traditional Japanese technique called "Fuki". It is a "secret conversation" between the designer and you. Authentic Oshima Tsumugi silk coat cuff detail, blue grid pattern with contrasting red Fuki lining This is "Oshima Tsumugi," known as the queen of Kimono textiles. It features precise geometric patterns and a deep indigo hue

Hamanaka Akiko
Dec 19, 20251 min read
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