A Message from the President
Last year was a year like no other for 45R, marking the 45th anniversary of our founding.
Looking back on the path we followed, I think that sticking firmly to clothesmaking instead of expanding into other fields was the right choice for us.
I would like to to express my deepest gratitude to all the customers and staff who have supported 45R over the years.
Shinji Takahashi
January 14, 2023 | Released “Reclaimed Fiber Uraketto” |
January 22, 2022 | Ocean & Twon & Country: A 45-Year tale: Special webpage has been released |
Our 45-year story in seven photo-filled chapters-one for each of the seven seas. The 45R photo book 四十五有 (Yonju-go aru, suggesting both the name 45R and the declaration “Here Stands 45R”) documents our history and way of life over the past 45 years. On sale April 5, 2022.
An all-new monozukuri project where the raw materials are existing garments that have fulfilled their purpose and are no longer worn. We call this the Garment Cycle , and it brings old clothes back to life in new forms.
Pâte à chou is a special collection filled with the eternal favorites of designer Yasumi Inoue. Sweatpants and lace skirts. Gathered dresses and work boots. Call it “hard and soft.” The elegance and allure of resilient and vibrant women: this idea is the root of Yasumi Inoue’s clothesmaking. The limited-edition collection Pâte à chou will debut in September 2022.
Cotton is grown in 90 countries around the world.
For this series, we chose our four favorite types of cotton and made T-shirts out of them.
The classic varsity or award jacket began as a badge of honor for American college athletes.
Most are made of Melton wool and leather, but we decided a stadium jacket-style version would be more 45R.
This Hokkaido hon-urake cotton fleece stadium jacket is proof of our achievements over the past 45 years.
The ocean has inspired our creative process for many years now. In September 2022, we will open a new flagship store in Hayama, a coastal city south of Tokyo. Look for our Hayama Monogatari (“Hayama Story”) line in April 2022, featuring Hayama-related characters along with T-shirts, fleeces, and other garments designed to deepen in character with every wash, as if worn with love in the brisk sea breeze.
Jeans, T-shirts, and bandanas: Throughout 45R’s history, these have been our “cherished things,” constantly evolving in materials, shape, and design. Some differences may seem minor, but the little details add up to major differences over the lifetime of a beloved garment. This is the power of 45R’s monozukuri. To celebrate our 45th anniversary, we are curating a collection of these pieces featuring all-new recipes, designs, and ideas.
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