Engineered Garments Spring Summer 24 Collection

Daiki Suzuki, the designer for Engineered Garments, builds his Spring Summer 2024 collection around his interpretation of Ivy League style. This style gained popularity in Japan during the second half of the 20th century, meticulously chronicled by fashion editors, designers, and stylists who established a strict set of dressing rules. Daiki taps into his personal history – initially as an adherent to the traditional style and later as a challenger of these established norms – to present a collection that redefines Ivy League dressing.

This collection embodies Daiki's interpretation of Ivy League style, fueled by classic American brands like Brooks Brothers, J. Press, Sperry, and Abercrombie, along with the radical concepts from Hix's book. Traditional items like the 19th Century BD Shirt and the Ivy Blazer pair seamlessly with the military-inspired Airborne Pant and the workwear-inspired Coverall Suit. The collection also offers smaller items like the Hooded Interliner, Shoulder Vest, and Neckerchief for versatile layering. Daiki adds originality with items like the FA Short and Reversible Vest, providing the collection with an experimental yet functional tone.

The fabric selection includes genre staples like 100's 2Ply Broadcloth and Cotton Seersucker, alongside playful Preppy styles like Graffiti Print Twill, Nylon Leopard Print, and exaggerated Square Patchwork Madras. These are juxtaposed with rugged materials like Cotton Ripstop and Indigo 8.5oz Denim.

The Engineered Garments Spring Summer 2024 collection is a deeply personal and affectionate interpretation of Ivy League style, blending tradition and innovation within the Engineered Garments landscape. It showcases Daiki's ability to leverage his encyclopedic knowledge of fashion rules to break and redefine them.

The first instalment from the Spring Summer 24 collection will be available at Nepenthes London very soon.