Fashion label MIDIUMISOLID dropped a new collection for the Fall/Winter 2018 season produced by Nobuaki Sasano and designer Morikawa Tsubuseno. The collection surrounds the concept of bold outerwear options and relaxed trousers, alongside statement items that elevate the series of subtle looks. The pieces have captivating patterns, shiny metallic hues and largely fitted silhouettes. Pieces such as furry knitwear give an additional textural touch to the selection, along with crinkled wool materials, iridescent houndstooth and plastic fleece jacquard knits.
There are also some sportswear sensibilities that travel throughout the range as there are some painted runners, track jackets and clean white shirts. The latest MIDIUMISOLID Fall/Winter 2018 collection will be available in Japanese retailers within the next few weeks.
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