Some brands model themselves off of a single idea, but Daisuke Obana’s N.Hoolywood is a two-in-one proposition divided into distinct collections: Compile and Test Product Exchange Service. The former focuses on minimalist menswear with dramatic flair, while the latter exudes a workwear-informed pragmatism.
With the world still reeling from a year of changes, Obana wanted his pieces for Compile to be fashion fail-safes. “You can layer the pieces any way and any order you want; you don’t need to think of the order when you put your clothes on,” he shared from Tokyo. The muted nature of the Compile separates will indeed make them easy to mix and match without much consideration. The tan half-trenches and baggy ’90s-style leather jackets would pair easily with his streamlined sweatpants or jodhpur-esque cropped trousers. Presented on masked dancers who resembled mannequins, the collection had a theatrical feel. COVID-19 has made the prospect of a runway show less than feasible
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N.HOOLYWOOD’s Daisuke Obana returns with a minimalist collection for UNITED ARROWS & SONS. The Japanese designer offers a well-crafted essentials capsule made of premium textiles from the Komatsu Matere Co., Ltd. mills.
Spanning from T-shirts, button-up shirts and elongated cardigans, the range also introduces new hoodies and sideline pants with clean cuts and wrinkle-free materials. The lineup is dressed in stark shades like black and dark gray, as well as a never-before-seen checkered pattern. One noteworthy ensemble is the checkered single-pleated pants and half-zip blazer with exaggerating pleats that add a playful touch to this example of smart-casual wear.