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Autumn & Winter 2011
Autumn & Winter Collection 2011
The much acclaimed knitwear brand known for their uncompromising production, The Inoue Brothers have been in pursuit of creating their latest collection using the finest natural fibre of the Andes. Moving the production from their much beloved Bolivia over the border to Peru, The Inoue Brothers have had the opportunity to maintain their collaboration with the indigenous artisans of the Andes whilst progressing their endeavours in continuously striving to use the best fibre in The World.This season sees The Inoue Brothers using wool blends and finishes of the highest quality developed into unique shapes and use of colours. From high gauge finishing using exclusive blends to chunky hand-knitted pieces introducing Royal Alpaca, this collection is their finest to date, a must see and feel.
Photography: Isa Jacob / www.isajacob.com
Art Direction: Satoru & Kiyoshi Inoue-
Spring & Summer 2011
UBUNTU - "I am because, we are"
In collaboration with Gazelle / Made in AfricaFor Spring Summer The Inoue Brothers has directed their attention to the continent of the century, Africa, with the starting point being the township of Khayelitsha, South Africa. Here the brothers have formed a relationship with a community and a co-operative of beading ladies who use their unique skills to create beautiful beaded pieces.
Collaborating with local artist group Gazelle, all coordination and social direction is made possible through Gazelle’s ongoing endeavor in promoting and creating opportunities for their local artisans.
Available at Storm Fashion (Copenhagen), Dover Street Market (London), Barneys (New York), International Gallery Beams (Tokyo), Addition (Tokyo), Edition (Tokyo), Happy Shop (Berlin) and LN-CC (London).
Photography: Xander Ferreira and Troels Jepsen
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Autumn & Winter 2010
Through their increasing variety of design activities The Inoue Brothers' A/W '10 knit wear collection is a representation of their passion for ethical production and local materials.
This season sees a varied collection of elegant weaves to chunky hand knitted garments all produced by traditional Bolivian artisans. Using the finest andean alpaca wool, in many unique blends, The Inoue Brothers have focused on quality and original local craftsmanship.Available in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Moscow, New York, Stockholm and Tokyo.
The Inoue Brothers AW 2010 Photo-Shoot in South Africa in collaboration with Gazelle
Creative Direction: The Inoue Brothers + Gazelle
Photography: Xander Ferreira
Models: Boss / Vlooi / Tabang / Dwesa / Abbygail / Amanda-
Summer Collection 2010
UBUNTU – "I am because we are"
Made in AfricaKnown as a knitwear brand The Inoue Brothers have been searching to further their endeavors in creating relations in communities where craftsmanship and cultural heritages are rich. The communities found for their projects are purposely chosen for their less enriched history of financial stability and opportunity.
Progressing from their collaboration with the indigenous Andean knitters of Bolivia, the brothers have ventured to the township of KHAYELITSHA, South Africa. Here the Brothers have formed a relationship with a community and a co-operative of beading ladies. Using eco friendly organic hemp material as canvases for these beading pieces, the final garments are produced through an uncompromising process commissioning local artisans and seamstresses.Collaborating with Gazelle and Créol Brothers for their collection, the spirit of “Ubuntu” is the message.
Photography: Xander Ferreira
Art Direction: The Inoue Brothers and Gazelle
Starring: Kuku Agami-
Mid Season 2009
Rare Photographic Exhibition at Front Room at St Martins Lane
Ltd. Edition Clothes Collection at DOVER STREET MARKETFacilitating a first ever collaboration between The Inoue Brothers and former confidante of the late downtown NYC artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, “The High Priest” Nicholas Taylor, a photographic exhibition Jean-Michel Basquiat through Nicholas Taylor, which will take place in Front Room.
Paying homage to the artist from a candid new perspective, the collection of photographs magnify a remarkable creative relationship between Taylor and Basquiat that emerged from experimental 1980s band GRAY consisting of Taylor, Basquiat, Michael Holman and Vincent Gallo, declared at the time by Andy Warhol’s Interview Magazine as ‘possibly the best band on the planet’. Capturing the spirit of the late 70s and early 80s downtown NYC art scene, Front Room will house a unique collection of photographs shot by both Taylor and Basquiat with images from the Mudd club and GRAY performing at various venues in down town NYC.
In conjunction with the exhibition and to showcase the intrinsic link between art and fashion, the Inoue brothers have designed an exclusive clothing range which will be stocked in Dover St Market. Used as canvases, the collection incorporates classic styles from well known labels such as Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, Pendleton Woolen Mills and 1969 vintage Levi’s upon which The Inoue Brothers have employed discharge printing technique to bring the never before seen images to life. Each garment also has a written message originally drawn from Nick’s diary during his time with Basquiat.-
Autumn & Winter 2009
In 2005 the brothers formed a unique collaboration which is still active today with the people of Bolivia to create hand-knitted Alpaca garments.
With sustainability and social responsibility as key values The Inoue Brothers are still working together with a network of traditional Bolivian knitters – artisan mothers working from home, unable to leave for a city job due to family commitments. Having established a working relationship with Comme des Garçons the line is available in their concept-store in the centre of London, Dover Street Market.
Through this collaboration an ever developing relationship with the Arco Iris foundation has formed. This government supported non-profit organisation in La Paz, Bolivia works with street teenagers to help them improve their lives. Their goal is to give teenagers support, hope and education so they can become independent, well-adjusted and self-sufficient citizens. The Inoue Brothers contribute to the Arco Iris Foundation by outsourcing the work of sewing labels and tags to the foundation workshop, and by ensuring a fair price for the labour.
These hand-knitted garments are the products of ordinary human decency and respect. They are of the finest craftsmanship and produced with pride and extraordinary skill by professional mothers.-
Spring & Summer 2009
Exclusively for Comme des Garçons - Dover Street Market in London.
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X-Mas Collection 2008
By Comme des Garçons & The Inoue Brothers
The Inoue Brothers have been asked to produce and co-design a part of Rei Kawakubo’s up-coming X-mas knit-collection. All 100% natural alpaca garments made by the indigenous people of the Bolivian Andes.
Will be available in CDG-Stores in Paris, New York, Tokyo and London.
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Autumn & Winter 2008
Exclusively for Comme des Garçons - Dover Street Market in London.
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Autumn & Winter 2007
Exclusively for Comme des Garçons - Dover Street Market in London.
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