Engineered Garments presents its latest collection designed for the Fall/Winter 2023 season and it highlights themes that surround the experience of the founder Daiki Suzuki. Before the launch of the imprint, he sourced vintage clothing and collectibles for Keizo Shimizu, the founder of Nepenthes -- this took place during the 80s and 90s.
Now, the capsule highlights those times, when he browsed through old magazines and this also serves as the influence behind the new FW23 lookbook as well. Speaking about the new range, he recalls that "The vendor was an old man who had several outdoor editions all dated from the 1910s up to the '60s. When I asked him to sell them all to me, he looked a bit sad and told me I would be buying his whole life. A part of me related with where he was coming from."
Nostalgic Fall Elevated Outerwear
Engineered Garments Presents its New FW23 Collection
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgia-fueled Fashion - Clothing and accessory companies can capitalize on consumers' desire for the past by creating new products that evoke a sense of nostalgia.
2. Heritage-inspired Outerwear - Outerwear designers can create collections that draw inspiration from the past while incorporating modern materials and technology to create innovative products.
3. Sustainability Through Timeless Design - Designers can create pieces with classic, timeless appeal, built to last and crafted with sustainable materials and ethical labor practices.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion companies can leverage the trend of nostalgia to design clothing and accessories that pay homage to previous eras while incorporating modern design and materials.
2. Outdoor Industry - Outdoor companies can create outerwear collections inspired by legendary adventurers and incorporating modern features that appeal to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts.
3. Sustainability - Companies can incorporate sustainable practices into their design and production processes to create products that are eco-friendly, ethical, and built to endure, like the timeless pieces in this collection.