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By: Gabriel Knowles
Date: 6th Jun 08
Product: Clothing
Theft: Theft is inevitable: Buy two
What:
Asuza
Where:
Fat, GPO
Nudie Store, 2/190 Lt Collins St, Melbourne
How much:
Shirts from $79, jackets from $220
Contact:
info@asuza.com.au
It seems that the further we go into the future the more our focus on durable craftsmanship regresses. Some fashion, in particular men's, has a lot to answer in this regard. Asuza are bucking this trend through retro-futurism, which it would seem is a combination of forward-thinking design and dedicated craftsmanship from a time long gone by.
Geometric panels, prints and a tip of the hat to Japanese architecture is complimented by the all important finishing touches - leather-trimmed jackets and linings that will make you want to wear your hoodie inside out. They do say you need to look back to look forward but when they both look so good which way should you turn?