Product Introspection: Mawata Silk @Ron Herman Sendagaya

8/24 (SAT) - 8/29 (THU)

Ron Herman, a multi-brand boutique shop originally from California is celebrating its 15^th anniversary since opening its first location in Japan this year.  In commemoration of this occasion various special events have been held throughout the year at Ron Herman Sendagaya and we will be showcasing Mawata Products (*Available for pre-order after completion of the event) from the visvim and WMV collections for a special exhibition event.

"Since old times in Japan there has been a culture of converting the cocoons of silkworms into fibers that get used as an insulating fill for clothing and bedding.  To distinguish it from "momen" (cotton), which has the character "wata", it is called "mawata" as the raw material comes from the valuable cocoons (silk) that have been viewed as priceless treasures.  It was about 7 or 8 years ago that I first started incorporating this material into my collections as I became intrigued with mawata when I discovered its use in winter kimonos, as well as haori and other pieces of nightwear from the Edo period that I had been collecting.  When actually utilizing mawata in my products I came to know that not only does it have excellent heat retaining properties along with great moisture permeability, but it also possesses a suppleness to it that creates a beautiful draping effect; I became very enamored with it.  I am always thinking that I want to express the brilliant nature of traditionally used materials such as this in creating modern garments for use today."

Hiroki Nakamura

*Information about pre-ordering

We will be taking pre-orders for items displayed during the exhibition for a 2 day period on August 31^st (SAT) and September 1^st (SUN).

Exhibit Products

0124405013008 THORSON JKT (MAWATA)

0124405013009 KEESEY JKT (MAWATA)

0324405013002 SOUVENIR JKT (MAWATA) W

Ron Herman Sendagaya

2-11-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

+81(0)3 3402 6839

Photo: Keisuke Fukamizu