sacai Experiments With Swollen Utility for SS24
Chitose Abe
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
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.
The Japan-exclusive release is priced at $570 USD.
Chitose Abe and the Bronx-born culinary collective piece together a bandana-printed pullover, pants and an apron.
Featuring a re-worked Air Force 1 Low and hoodies for men and women.
