Ä Ace 00s Wool Knit Cardigan - Asymmetrical Design, Reconstructed

Ä Ace 00s Wool Knit Cardigan - Reconstructed Design with Mixed Materials

Features:
A (Ace) is a Japanese fashion brand established in 1999 by designer Kazumi Sasaki. Known for its craftsmanship and unique playfulness, it's a "well-known secret" brand beloved by fashion enthusiasts and industry insiders. Sasaki is a former designer for NICOLE.

At first glance, this is a basic gray cardigan, but the front placket, collar, hem, and even the edges of the pockets feature bold red tartan check. The presentation is noteworthy. Instead of simply sewing the fabrics together, the design has a layered structure, as if the check pattern is overflowing from within or the lining has encroached on the surface.

Normally, check lining is hidden inside the garment, but this design deliberately exposes the fabric that should be inside. This is a reconstruction technique, a rearrangement of the structure, bringing what is inside to the outside. The exquisite balance of "seemingly ordinary, but actually not" is the true essence of Ace.

The edges of the check fabric are left raw (cut-off) without being neatly folded and sewn. This detail symbolizes the warmth of handcraftsmanship and the punk-rock spirit of rebellion that designer Sasaki values. The slightly rough and somewhat decadent nuance enhances the wearer's individuality.

The main body is made of a soft and warm wool x cotton knit material. In contrast, the check portions use a firm woven fabric. The different textures of knitting (knit) and weaving (woven) colliding within the same garment create a depth and rhythm not found in single-color clothing.

Based on the design features, the brand's golden age, and the tag design, this item is estimated to be from the mid to late 2000s (around 2005-2009).

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Brand: Ä

Category: Knit / Cardigan

Color: Gray系 (Gray-based)

Material: 77% Wool, 23% Cotton

Marked Size: 2

Actual Size (flat measurement, unit: cm):
Shoulder Width: 48 cm
Body Width: 48 cm
Sleeve Length: 60 cm
Length: 69 cm

Special Notes: None