Maison Kitsune: Casual Elegance for Summer in a Love-Filled Utopia [Spring/Summer 2018 Collection]

Jul 21, 2017

Maison Kitsuné, created by Gildas Loaec and Masaya Kuroki, presented their Spring/Summer 2018 men's and women's resort collections under the theme "Last Exit to Romance." Inspired by Miami surf culture and the carefree, nonchalant style of Los Angeles, "Last Exit to Romance" offers a relaxed, casual elegance for Maison Kitsuné's fantasy utopia of "romance." The men's looks feature natural fabrics with treatments such as washes and dyes for a vintage feel. Bottoms include cropped pants and baggy Bermuda shorts, offering light, easy-to-move silhouettes. Racing boat motifs, evocative of the Miami coastline, are graphically expressed as all-over prints on jacquard knitwear and loose-cut T-shirts, creating a captivating presence. A beige cotton coat with contrasting black piping and a tone-on-tone wool jacquard suit create a striking elegance in a casual wardrobe. Hawaiian-inspired floral patterns and a "lovebird" motif, featuring two small birds, add a lyrical atmosphere to the collection, complementing the polo shirts and logo-printed tops. The women's collection offers an energetic summer style, incorporating vibrant colors into a basic color palette of gray, navy, and beige. Items that effectively utilize lines, such as a random-border knit dress, loose-fitting sets, and polo shirts, are eye-catching. The racing boat motif, which also appeared in the men's collection, is featured in a knitted set paired with a bright red varsity jacket for a nostalgic feel. Simple cotton shirts feature sheer gingham sleeves and a distinctive heart motif, adding a subtle playful touch. Motifs inspired by vintage scarves are used on silk pieces, such as boxy tops and wrap dresses, lending the collection a sophisticated feel. The shoes range for both men and women includes white canvas sneakers and black leather strap sandals. The lineup also includes unisex accessories such as straw caps and reversible hats, tote bags with a racing boat and logo design in a square, and Hawaiian flower scarves.
Akiko Hanazawa
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  • Maison Kitsuné 2018 Spring/Summer Men's Collection
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  • Maison Kitsuné 2018 Spring/Summer Men's Collection
  • Maison Kitsuné 2018 Spring/Summer Men's Collection
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  • Maison Kitsuné 2018 Spring/Summer Men's Collection
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  • Maison Kitsuné 2018 Spring/Summer Women's Resort Collection
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  • Maison Kitsuné 2018 Spring/Summer Women's Resort Collection
  • Maison Kitsuné 2018 Spring/Summer Women's Resort Collection
  • Maison Kitsuné 2018 Spring/Summer Women's Resort Collection
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