UNUSED 2012 Fall/Winter Collection
Hailing from Japan, UNUSED takes menswear’s classic frames of reference, removes and dismantles
Hailing from Japan, UNUSED takes menswear’s classic frames of reference, removes and dismantles them in the quest for new style. Its inspirations are extracted from numerous sources — the act of daily living chief amongst them — and merges an ever-changing well of ideas with the core aims of functional beauty, pleasure and comfort. For its Fall/Winter 2012 collection, the label toyed with proportions, colors and fabrics in multi-layered looks that had the comfort of pajamas. Loose, striped pants were juxtaposed with high-waisted, cropped trousers in solid colors while oversized knits, a supple leather pullover, and red motorcycle jacket provided textural variety. With pops of bubblegum pink, mustard, and burgundy woven in amongst the more neutrally-shaded denim and tailored looks in the collection, there were twists and turns for the eye at every corner.
