KIJIMA TAKAYUKI ANSWER IT

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Handwork for the future.
answer It is KIJIMA TAKAYUKI’s upcycling line. Launched in Tokyo in autumn 2021, it is a project led by designer Takayuki Kijima that collects and reworks used hats and deadstock materials into one-of-a-kind pieces, handcrafted by artisans. Available exclusively at directly operated stores, the project centers on remodeling materials through a contemporary interpretation while respecting their backgrounds and histories.

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“answer It” is an upcycling project by KIJIMA TAKAYUKI, launched in autumn 2021. Available only at directly operated stores, the project uses used hats and deadstock materials to create handcrafted one-of-a-kind pieces, each different from the others. It remodels these materials through KIJIMA TAKAYUKI’s contemporary interpretation while respecting the backgrounds and histories they hold.

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Limited upcycling using vintage materials

KIJIMA TAKAYUKI ANSWER IT is an upcycling project line launched in fall 2021. It uses used

KIJIMA TAKAYUKI ANSWER IT is an upcycling project line launched in fall 2021. It uses used hats and deadstock materials, reworking and remaking each piece by hand, one at a time, while respecting the background and history of the materials and incorporating environmental considerations into its production. The line is developed mainly through directly operated stores and limited collections, and is positioned as contributing to resource circulation and sustainability.

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