Don’t be a clothing geek. At the same time, it’s always important not to think in a short-term manner because that will make your core weak.
A special thanks to Miss Marcella for making this interview happen.
Cohérence overcoats are considered the best ready-to-wear overcoat in the world by many sartorial connoisseurs. Looking at any Cohérence piece, the pronounced volume with the luxurious drape of fabrics is usually the first impression you will get. The coat models are implicitly named after some of the iconic artists in the 20th century, including Albert Camus, Le Corbusier, Leonardo Fujita, and Pablo Picasso. While drawing inspiration from the past that imparts a nostalgic and romantic feeling to the design, the garments are always equipped with the latest Japanese textile technology for the functionality and wearing experience.
In the past couple of years, Cohérene has attracted global attention yet remains mysterious for its low-profile operation. During Pitti Uomo 103, Agnes Select had a chance to meet Kantaro Nakagomi san, the Creative Director of Cohérence, to talk about his journey of establishing Cohérence, and his lifestyle as a creative director.
I never consider myself as “I work in fashion”, simply focusing on making well-made products.
A (Agnes Select) : You majored in textile design at college and studied cutting and sewing from a Neapolitan-style tailor in Japan, but from which point did you decide you wanted to be a designer of garments?
K (Kantaro Nakagomi) : Maybe it’s because my family background is full of culture. My parents love movies and arts, my father was a professional bass player before marriage, and my mother is a Kimono instructor, teaching people how to wear it. You know obi?
(An obi (帯) is a belt of varying size and shape worn with traditional Japanese clothing and uniforms for Japanese martial arts styles.)
