Nicolas Yuthanan Chalmeau likes to put on large and he needs you to put on large too. Crafted in restricted portions by grasp artisans in Japan, the Frenchman’s model Sillage may be characterised by billowing silhouettes that solely are available one dimension and is aesthetically impressed by the various cultures of the world. Latest highlights from the label embrace a beautiful winter assortment consisting of Harris Tweed and Sashiko materials, in addition to an progressive down line with refined floral motifs.
To comply with, Sillage appears to Spring Summer time 2023 with a number of items impressed by Nepal. Beginning with the Gurkha Pants and Shorts, Chalmeau references the elite troopers of the South Asian nation, by making a straight leg trouser with a novel cummerbund-style waistband, which may be “folded downwards over the entrance of the trousers, creating a soothing silhouette for the hotter climate, whereas additionally permitting the wearer to have the ability to customise the size of their trousers/shorts to their selecting,” famous the designer in a press release. Matching the look is a flexible Henley Popover crafted in a jacquard, waffle, and herringbone ivory colorway, together with an natural chambray iteration.
After a visit to Nepal final summer time, Yuthanan (as he likes to go by) got here again with quite a few finds, equivalent to hand-woven baskets, vintage picket collectible figurines, and a small batch of classic trekking patches — the latter of which adorns the Nepal Memento Jacket Ecru. Standout objects within the assortment additionally embrace saggy military-inspired cargo pants and a ripstop coat impressed by the British “Mod” motion of the Nineteen Sixties.
Browse Sillage’s SS23 assortment here, in addition to Yuthanan’s curation of equipment and homeware items at his What We Wear retailer.
Elsewhere, Baracuta x Needles blends Japanese techniques and British craftsmanship.
