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The skill and passion behind Akira Naka's "couture knitwear" born from a collaborative effort [Interview] Nakaaki x Yasuko Hayakawa --1/2（10/19）

Akira Naka, designer of Akira Naka (left), and Yasuko Hayakawa of Atelier Manoa (right)

Akira Naka, designer of Akira Naka (left), and Yasuko Hayakawa of Atelier Manoa (right)/ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

From Akira Naka's Spring/Summer 2013 collection

From Akira Naka's Spring/Summer 2013 collection

This floral expression is the result of a deep knowledge of knitting and solid techniques.

This floral expression is the result of a deep knowledge of knitting and solid techniques./ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

This floral expression is the result of a deep knowledge of knitting and solid techniques.

This floral expression is the result of a deep knowledge of knitting and solid techniques./ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

This impressive piece is a fusion of Hayakawa's knowledge and technique in knitwear and his creativity as a designer.

This impressive piece is a fusion of Hayakawa's knowledge and technique in knitwear and his creativity as a designer./ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

From Akira Naka's Spring/Summer 2013 collection

From Akira Naka's Spring/Summer 2013 collection

In Antwerp, she developed a desire to create a new kind of knitwear.

In Antwerp, she developed a desire to create a new kind of knitwear./ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

If even one part of the sleeve has a different length or knitting tension, the silhouette will be distorted and the sleeve lengths will be uneven.

If even one part of the sleeve has a different length or knitting tension, the silhouette will be distorted and the sleeve lengths will be uneven./ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

A knitwear with unforgettable strength born from the collaboration of Naka and Hayakawa.

A knitwear with unforgettable strength born from the collaboration of Naka and Hayakawa./ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

The interview took place at Hayakawa's Atelier Manoa.

The interview took place at Hayakawa's Atelier Manoa./ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Knitting needles and expressive yarns are placed in the sunlit studio.

Knitting needles and expressive yarns are placed in the sunlit studio./ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

The skill and passion behind Akira Naka's "couture knitwear" born from a collaborative effort [Interview] Nakaaki x Yasuko Hayakawa --1/2

The skill and passion behind Akira Naka's "couture knitwear" born from a collaborative effort [Interview] Nakaaki x Yasuko Hayakawa --1/2/ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

The skill and passion behind Akira Naka's "couture knitwear" born from a collaborative effort [Interview] Nakaaki x Yasuko Hayakawa --1/2

The skill and passion behind Akira Naka's "couture knitwear" born from a collaborative effort [Interview] Nakaaki x Yasuko Hayakawa --1/2/ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Knitting needles and expressive yarns are placed in the sunlit studio.

Knitting needles and expressive yarns are placed in the sunlit studio./ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Yasuko Hayakawa of Atelier Manoa, who has also written numerous knitting textbooks

Yasuko Hayakawa of Atelier Manoa, who has also written numerous knitting textbooks/ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

The skill and passion behind Akira Naka's "couture knitwear" born from a collaborative effort [Interview] Nakaaki x Yasuko Hayakawa --1/2

The skill and passion behind Akira Naka's "couture knitwear" born from a collaborative effort [Interview] Nakaaki x Yasuko Hayakawa --1/2/ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

In Antwerp, she developed a desire to create a new kind of knitwear.

In Antwerp, she developed a desire to create a new kind of knitwear./ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

The conversation between Naka and Hayakawa continued in a friendly atmosphere from start to finish. It was a time that reminded me of the trust between the two of them.

The conversation between Naka and Hayakawa continued in a friendly atmosphere from start to finish. It was a time that reminded me of the trust between the two of them./ Photo by Yohei Fujii (c) FASHION HEADLINE

In Antwerp, she developed a desire to create a new kind of knitwear.

In Antwerp, she developed a desire to create a new kind of knitwear.

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  • Akira Naka, designer of Akira Naka (left), and Yasuko Hayakawa of Atelier Manoa (right)
  • From Akira Naka's Spring/Summer 2013 collection
  • This floral expression is the result of a deep knowledge of knitting and solid techniques.
  • This floral expression is the result of a deep knowledge of knitting and solid techniques.
  • This impressive piece is a fusion of Hayakawa's knowledge and technique in knitwear and his creativity as a designer.
  • From Akira Naka's Spring/Summer 2013 collection
  • In Antwerp, she developed a desire to create a new kind of knitwear.
  • If even one part of the sleeve has a different length or knitting tension, the silhouette will be distorted and the sleeve lengths will be uneven.
  • A knitwear with unforgettable strength born from the collaboration of Naka and Hayakawa.
  • The interview took place at Hayakawa's Atelier Manoa.
  • Knitting needles and expressive yarns are placed in the sunlit studio.
  • The skill and passion behind Akira Naka's "couture knitwear" born from a collaborative effort [Interview] Nakaaki x Yasuko Hayakawa --1/2
  • The skill and passion behind Akira Naka's "couture knitwear" born from a collaborative effort [Interview] Nakaaki x Yasuko Hayakawa --1/2
  • Knitting needles and expressive yarns are placed in the sunlit studio.
  • Yasuko Hayakawa of Atelier Manoa, who has also written numerous knitting textbooks
  • The skill and passion behind Akira Naka's "couture knitwear" born from a collaborative effort [Interview] Nakaaki x Yasuko Hayakawa --1/2
  • In Antwerp, she developed a desire to create a new kind of knitwear.
  • The conversation between Naka and Hayakawa continued in a friendly atmosphere from start to finish. It was a time that reminded me of the trust between the two of them.
  • In Antwerp, she developed a desire to create a new kind of knitwear.
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