
The mintdesigns 2014-2015 Autumn/Winter collection was unveiled on March 18th at The Garden Hall in Ebisu, Tokyo. The designers were Hokuto Katsui and Nao Yagi. This season's theme was "It's A (Anarchy) mintdesigns." Since their 10th anniversary, the brand has presented designs that explore new expressions and directions. This time, they used leather, studs, safety pins, and other elements to present a straightforward, rhythmic, and fast-paced collection that pursued the unrestrained, free expression and hard-edged image that embodies the punk spirit. The all-standing show featured an audience gazing up at the runway like they were at a live concert. The show featured a leather biker jacket, a printed dress reminiscent of a classic travel bag, and a dress decorated with rows of safety pins. The leather was adorned with studs and the brand's signature human figure motif. Models' hair was adorned with numerous buttons, and safety pins covered their faces. Some of the polka-dot dresses and aquamarine coats featured the letter A, symbolizing the anarchist spirit. While Mint Designs' signature materials and finishes, such as a design that resembled a velvet belt made by layering two pieces and shrinking them, were present, this collection featured straightforward, easy-to-understand designs. Even materials like chiffon, which had an opal finish for a sparkling look, featured safety pin patterns. Men's wear also made its debut for the first time in a while. "The abstract expressions from last time were fun in their own way, and I think we were able to fully express them, but we thought it would be better for us now to create something that felt purely uplifting, without any rhyme or reason, like when we first encountered fashion. We didn't want to be tied down by a concept," said Yagi. Katsui added, "We wanted to create a collection with a sense of rhythm and speed, driven by the vibe and mood of our student days. We wanted people to enjoy looking at it and enjoying wearing it."





















































