DAIRIKU x FUTURE ARCHIVE Release an Exclusive Collection Celebrating BEAMS' 50th Anniversary
A three-piece lineup featuring a distressed BORO denim setup and a pullover knit reviving the American flag motif.
DAIRIKU, helmed by Dairiku Okamoto, and BEAMS’ project “FUTURE ARCHIVE,” which aims to create the archives of tomorrow, have teamed up to release an exclusive collaboration collection to celebrate BEAMS’ 50th anniversary.
Fusing the American casual sensibilities of both brands, this collection features three items in total: a denim jacket and denim pants setup, and a pullover knit that revives DAIRIKU’s signature American flag motif.
The denim jacket and pants use an 8-ounce denim fabric based on DAIRIKU’s classic models. Distressing is applied to a quilted layer of silk check fabric and Raffy cotton jersey, creating a BORO look that evokes vintage wear worn for years. By adding repair detailing throughout, the different fabrics intricately overlap for a finish with depth. The jacket is priced at 88,000 yen and the pants at 82,500 yen.
The pullover knit features rough details like the cut-off ribs of a sweatshirt. Using indigo-dyed yarn, natural fading born from garment washing is added, resulting in a texture that looks as if it’s been worn for years. DAIRIKU’s signature American flag motif is boldly placed on the front. It is priced at 38,500 yen.
This collection reconstructs the accumulation of time and imperfect beauty of vintage wear with modern sensibilities. It is a special lineup that colors BEAMS’ 50th anniversary, where the creativity of DAIRIKU and FUTURE ARCHIVE intersect.
The release date is Friday, November 13. The items will be sold at BEAMS Harajuku Annex and the BEAMS official online store. (*All product prices in the text include tax.)
