Nakazato's latest collection, which debuted last night during Paris Couture Week, has been inspired by the aesthetics of space travel.
Nakazato's latest collection, which debuted last night during Paris Couture Week, has been inspired by the aesthetics of space travel.
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Before designing the collection, Nakazato met with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to find out more about the technology behind spacesuits.
Before designing the collection, Nakazato met with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to find out more about the technology behind spacesuits.
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Items in the collection are made from custom-made panels of fabric that can be moved, removed and substituted.
Items in the collection are made from custom-made panels of fabric that can be moved, removed and substituted.
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An item from a previous collection that was also produced using Nakazato's digital fabrication technique.
An item from a previous collection that was also produced using Nakazato's digital fabrication technique.
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Nakazato said that his production process, which he calls "unit constructed textile," makes it easier to customize and modify clothing.
Nakazato said that his production process, which he calls "unit constructed textile," makes it easier to customize and modify clothing.
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The use of digital fabrication -- instead of traditional methods like stitching -- means that the clothes can be more easily re-engineered.
The use of digital fabrication -- instead of traditional methods like stitching -- means that the clothes can be more easily re-engineered.
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Nakazato regularly experiments with 3D printing and body scanners, which he said can help designers produce better-fitting clothes.
Nakazato regularly experiments with 3D printing and body scanners, which he said can help designers produce better-fitting clothes.
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Despite his items' futuristic appearance, Nakazato says he draws influence from traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
Despite his items' futuristic appearance, Nakazato says he draws influence from traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
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For his collection "Hologram," Nakazato produced items from thousands of pieces of highly-reflective holographic film.
For his collection "Hologram," Nakazato produced items from thousands of pieces of highly-reflective holographic film.
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