Maine-based out of doors gear purveyor L.L. Bean is bringing its Japan-exclusive line to the US for the primary time since its institution greater than three many years in the past. In 1992, the model opened its first retailer in Japan, and started designing merchandise catered to the area. As we speak, as curiosity in Japanese design surges, L.L. Bean Japan has introduced non permanent pop-ups providing its merchandise to American consumers this Spring.
With the important thing items from the Japanese division, the gathering has greater than 20 types and colorways, comprising outsized suits, textured supplies, and earthen hues with spring accents. Aesthetically, the silhouettes are imbued with the distinctive perspective of Japanese craftsmanship, whereas remaining grounded within the model’s Maine heritage.
Traditional L.L. Bean outerwear like canvas work jackets and nylon hooded anoraks are supplied in traditional out of doors colours with pops of purple and darkish inexperienced. Striped T-shirts are made in spring hues like canary yellow and salmon pink, accompanied by strong graphic tees with wild fishing illustrations and vintage L.L. Bean logos.
The gathering is a testomony to the wealthy dialogue that continues to thrive between American and Japanese menswear — a novel relationship that has prompted the writing of texts like Ametora: How Japan Saved American Type. L.L. Bean isn’t alone on this wave, as different Japanese manufacturers like Beams and GU additionally steadily elevated their presence within the US. See the small print beneath for the L.L. Bean Japan Assortment pop-ups in New York Metropolis and Los Angeles this April:
New York Metropolis: 96 North fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Friday, April 11 – 1 p.m. to six p.m.
Saturday, April 12 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 13 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Los Angeles: Location TBD
Thursday, April 10 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, April 11 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
