[2013-2014 AW Tokyo Collection] Caffeine-fueled high energy "Merci Beaucoup"

Mar 22, 2013

Merci Festival, a seasonal event for customers, was held at the Harajuku Quest Hall on March 20th. Designer Eri Utsugi's theme for this season was "coffee." This season, coffee motifs were incorporated into the pocket linings, along with prints featuring finely scattered coffee beans and large coffee-filled cups. Coffee was also reflected in the overall color palette, combining muted browns and dark blues with neon colors. Soccer ball motifs also appeared frequently. The backs and hoods of tops featured a combination of pentagons and hexagons, resembling a soccer ball split in half. This motif was also incorporated into accessories, such as slip-ons with a ball pattern and a waist pouch with a ball-shaped bag. The silhouette suggested a style that emphasized weight around the neck, with oversized scarves, hoodies, turtlenecks, and ample chain necklaces. Collared shirts were paired with bow ties or ribbon ties, and knitwear with optical illusion prints of ties was also featured. Some items had a lot of room in the back. Bottoms were knee-length. Coloured tights and sneakers were worn under the skirts. Sarouel pants with bias seams and continuous spiral seams could be rolled up to make them three-quarter length, giving them a light and airy feel, perfect for spring and summer.

After the show, a workshop for customers was held.
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  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
  • Merci Beaucoup 13-14AW Tokyo Collection
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