The Eisenhower Jacket meets the 874® Work Pants for this intricate hand-sewn creation.
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Shinichiro Ishibashi
TOKYO, JAPAN
About the Maker
In 2016, Shinichiro started his apparel brand KUON, which means “eternity,” “remote past,” “future,” and “permanence.”
Inspired by old Japanese fabrics, Shinichiro tries to present Japanese culture and aesthetics by using borrowed or traditional Japanese techniques like Boro, Sakiori, and Shashiko for styles that are alternatively streetwear, vintage, retro, classic, and even preppy. “I wanted to connect with society,” he says, “through sharing what I love.”
Inspired by the rich history of Tokyo's craftspeople.
MEET THE M@KERS
Get to know more about the makers behind the Blank Canvas Collection
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ANDREW BURGESS
When Andrew Burgess first got into designing his own clothes back in 2016. Working with minimal hardware and supplies, he’d find inspiration in thrift stores.
“Everyone’s path is different, and I always say it’s a marathon, not a sprint. You can never fail if you never give up.”
Making things has always made Amber Griffiths happy. She's used her designs to explore how beautiful—and how weird—our bodies can be. “I’ve got a number of medical conditions,” she says.
“Being a maker means I can begin to understand myself in every way possible.”
For Corky, being a maker is an escape from the real world. But it’s also her portal back to it. She attributes being a mother to the development of her art and creativity. “Children are always coming up with random thought prompts, which lead to new ideas,” she says.
Choi's built a business around his rock and roll aesthetic, focusing on vintage remakes inspired by music, architecture, nature, travel, and more. “The element of my inspiration is a small seed,” he says.
Initially fashioning garments out of bedsheets, Robin evolved his upcycle approach to other fabrics once social media took notice of his unique style and unfiltered personality. “I try to give fabrics another use,” he says.
“It’s the fabric that gives me the inspiration for whatever piece I make.“