A 2020 Autumn/Winter capsule collection, a collaboration between LARDINI, one of the leading brands of classic Italian style, and Yosuke Aizawa, the designer of White Mountaineering, will be available from September 30th (Wednesday) at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th floor = Men's Tailored Clothing. A total of 12 items will be on display, including outerwear and sneakers, some of which will only be available for a limited time.

This contemporary collection, a fusion of unparalleled style and sartorial expertise, simultaneously creates unique products that combine elegance, comfort, functionality, and wearability. The use of water-resistant fabrics and the use of 2 or 3-layer seam-taped stitching on the inside of the garments are among the defining features of this collaboration. Lardini, born from a classic background, has combined the Japanese designer's experience in clothing making with a flexible approach to change and the idea of combining it with authentic style. The result is not merely a collection of stylishly designed products, but something that seamlessly integrates into the brand's Fall/Winter 2020 collection while simultaneously exuding a strong presence.

Men's Product Manager Alessio Lardini says:
"Today's consumers value product creativity. For me, the fusion of two different styles, Lardini and Yosuke Aizawa, signifies innovation and development."

Aizawa also stated, "In this era, it is important to mix what is preserved with what is changing. Lardini has a long history of establishing a solid position and technical expertise in Italian fashion, while I have always worked as a designer with the motto of creating cutting-edge clothing. Through this collaboration, I hope that we can fuse and develop the best aspects of each other at a high level."

• Yousuke Aizawa

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  Designer of White Mountaineering. Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1977. After graduating from the Department of Textile Design at Tama Art University in 1999, he worked for five years in the planning and production department of Junya Watanabe, a brand under Comme des Garçons. He launched White Mountaineering with the Autumn/Winter 2006 collection and has since collaborated with numerous other brands.

View Lardini products at the Mitsukoshi Isetan online store.