sacai and J.M. Weston Unveil Third Collaborative Collection
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Designer and Creative Director of sacai
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Chitose Abe is a Japanese fashion designer, founder and creative director of Sacai. Abe began her fashion career as a pattern cutter at COMME des GARÇONS, working under Rei Kawakubo. She was later a part of Junya Watanabe’s design team.
In 1998, she founded sacai, featuring her sporty and urban aesthetic while retaining delicate sensibilities. Abe owns 100 percent of her business, allowing her complete creative control. In its second season overseas, the brand amassed 15 clients.
The brand has flourished since she began showing in Paris fashion week in 2008, and is now sold in over 90 stockists worldwide. Abe was also able to launch diffusion lines with sacai Luck and sacai Men’s. Currently, Abe is married to Junichi Abe, founder and designer of Kolor.
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Latest Collections
The French maison’s iconic loafer and derby are reimagined with bold printed cowhide and oversized soles.
Chitose Abe kicked off the penultimate day of Paris Fashion Week with daring deconstruction.
Featuring collaborations with Carhartt WIP, J.M. Weston and artist Geoff McFetridge.
Bringing new Carhartt WIP, UGG and J.M. Weston collaborations to the forefront.
Featuring anticipated collaborations, exciting new silhouettes and the return of many fan favorite looks.
Featuring sacai x Nike, Junya Watanabe x Oakley, AWGE x PUMA and more.
Collaborations with Nike, J.W. Weston, WTAPS and Levi’s adorned the runway.
Revealed on the runway during Paris Fashion Week.
Featuring a collaboration with Mark Gonzales for the Spiewak G8 jacket.
Chitose Abe left her trademark bomber jackets behind, presenting a utilitarian wardrobe overwhelmed by inflated silhouettes.
Intergalactic, Morse code and bookshelves motifs are at play.
The graphic pieces are set to drop in black and white colorways.
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