KoH T Spring/Summer 2022
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DOUGLAS HENRY LEWIS
The collection feels very soft and calm overall with its pastel tones combined with neutrals.
Straw bucket hats, chore coats and snap pouch necklaces.
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Hailing all the way from Tokyo, KoH T designer Taisuke Kohji presents a sultry mix of pristine pieces that have been specially hand-dyed naturally to contribute to his overall relaxed workwear aesthetic.
The collection, entitled “Mindful Comfy Trip” is inspired by a variety of vacations that were enjoyed by Kohji, including certain pieces of pottery that were acquired while traveling and landscapes, which both align with the central theme of compassion found in the everyday.
KoH T SS22 during New York Men’s Day on Wednesday, September 8th, 2021. Photo: Courtesy of AGENTRY PR
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There are a few items such as a trench and a chore coat that feature what seems to be intentional splotches of black paint which are splattered infrequently throughout.
KoH T SS22 during New York Men’s Day on Wednesday, September 8th, 2021. Photo: Courtesy of AGENTRY PR
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One can certainly tell that whoever wears these clothes aligns directly with the concepts of minimalism, mindfulness, intentional craftsmanship, having compassion for all beings in nature, and doing things correctly the first time.
KoH T SS22 during New York Men’s Day on Wednesday, September 8th, 2021. Photo: Courtesy of AGENTRY PR
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There is also a pale pink blazer harnessing a tie at the waist where a button should be. Straw bucket hats with and without fringe and snap-pouch necklaces are sprinkled all throughout the collection.
Koh T is a sustainable brand that has made a distinct impression with its clean lines, streamlined silhouettes, and gentle workwear attire. This collection from Koh-T is processed by Japanese craftsmen in Yonezawa, with the aim to “fuse calm and elegant form with traditional techniques to pursue aesthetic appearance and inner depth.”