The international fashion pack gathered in the magnificent Palazzo Visconti to see Evisu’s AW08 edgy and wearable collection, inspired by the theme ‘Fighting for Japan’. The collection is the most exciting and dramatic to date consisting of Evisu’ trademark collections; Deluxe, Heritage and Mainline each taking on their own interpretation of the theme.

Evisu Deluxe is inspired by the Wartime Prints by Mr. Kiyochika Kobayashi of 1894-95, as seen in a double breasted coat made by the official fabric that was used in the war in the late 1800’s. Along with suits, coats, ties and silk cotton shirts, Deluxe introduces the ‘Finest Jeans Ever Made’. Each pair is individually sewn from start to finish by one machinist using only a single-needle sewing machine and then personally signed on the label.

Heritage looks to its proud ancestry of the Samurai Warriors who ferociously defended Japan from its enemies. The jeans, t-shirts and sweaters took on true vintage letterman appliqués giving the Japanese theme a sporting twist.

Mainline was inspired by the theme of “One night in Tokyo” and is based on the underground and dark side of the city. Shirts and t-shirts are embroidered and printed with bullet holes, the Evisu smiley face and two faces godhead tee. These are combined with vintage jeans for the perfect Tokyo look.

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