Metaphore
METAPHORE 2012 Fall/Winter Collection
For Fall/Winter 2012, Daisuke Kawaguchi's METAPHORE label unleashes a collection under the inspiration "useful as a tool." Meant to indicate the durable and accessible nature of the diverse menswear staples like coats, cardigans and long-sleeve shirts, the collection is an...
METAPHORE x Archive & Style 2012 Hunter Tote Bag
Known for their vintage and heritage-inspired designs, Aoyama's Archive & Style have linked up with Daisuke Kawaguchi and METAPHORE for a special edition version of the Japanese brand's Hunter Tote Bag from the Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Retaining the overall shape, Italian...
METAPHORE 2012 Spring/Summer Collection Preview
Japanese brand METAPHORE shows off another seasonal collection with a preview of its Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Inspired by Haruki Murakami’s compelling short story “[Day tripper-] 32-year-old,” this collection rolls out a great reference for unfussy and relaxed...
METAPHORE Tote Bags and Wallets
New from METAPHORE, a Japanese brand dedicated to "exploring the cultural aspects and functional beauty" of garments and accessories, comes this very well-designed selection of tote bags and wallets. The bags, which come in both a large and small size, are crafted out of...
METAPHORE 2011 Spring/Summer Collection
Last year, Daisuke Kawaguchi began his own personal venture into fashion with his label METAPHORE. Having spent close to a decade working under SOPHNET. and its founder Hirofumi Kiyonaga, we asked Kawaguchi a short series of questions to set the tone for his brand as well as...
