Wako Co., Ltd. Ginza/Wako “CARUSO×VITALE BARBERIS CANONICO Installation for WAKO” held

[Wako Co., Ltd.] [Ginza/Wako] “CARUSO×VITALE BARBERIS CANONICO Installation for WAKO” held ​ Image
URL: Wako Co., Ltd. Press release: February 5, 2025 [Ginza/Wako] “CARUSO×VITALE BARBERIS CANONICO Installation for WAKO” held
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25779/274/25779-274-05ead1de065ba1fcf9246cc04ea01e15-3900×2600.jpg From February 20th (Thursday) to February 26th (Wednesday) at Wako Main Store Basement Arts and Culture, Japan’s first special
installation will be held by CARUSO and Vitale Barberis Canonico (VBC), a prestigious fabric manufacturer with a history of over 360 years. The Italian brand Caruso, which has been well-received by Wako customers for many years and expresses elegant manufacturing through the fusion of traditional methods and the latest technology, has created a limited edition item on the iconic model “AIDA” using 10 types of fabrics reprinted from the archives of VBC, a prestigious wool manufacturer that continues to create the highest quality fabrics in Italy. In addition to exhibiting the world view of Caruso and VBC, who have fans all over the world, we will also accept limited orders. With the theme of “fabric spun by time,” this installation links archives from hundreds of years ago to the present day with the chronology of Japan and Wako, expressing how the fashion of those days lives on in the present day. At the Arts and Culture center stage in the basement of the main store, please enjoy your time thinking about the colors of each era and the craftsmanship that connects time and space. ■Holding a reception event During the event, a talk show featuring creative director Hirofumi Kurino, Caruso and the CEO of VBC from their home country of Italy, and a fitting and coordination consultation session with Mr. Kurino and Caruso will be held. We will suggest fabrics based on the customer’s wearing situation. [Event date] February 23rd (Sunday) Talk show: 13:00-13:30 (reservation required) Consultation meeting: 13:30-16:00 (reservation priority) ◎Contact: Main store basement 03-3562-2111 (Representative)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25779/274/25779-274-76c2bd3f284d81f017ff12209977bee8-3900×2600.jpg ■About “CARUSO” It was founded in 1958 in Solagno, a town near Parma, Italy, by Rafael Caruso, a tailor from Naples. It is characterized by elegant manufacturing that combines traditional tailoring methods with the latest machine technology, and its representative model, “Aida,” is based on traditional Italian tailoring techniques with full wool core tailoring, and the silhouette and design have been devised to meet modern global standards. In addition, the new model “ZERO”, which incorporates recent trends, has a waist shape that is literally “zero” in the pattern, creating a unique silhouette that is sure to make you fall in love with it. This is an innovative model created by one of Italy’s best authentic tailors to create an oversized look that is in season. ■About “V.B.CANONICO” Founded in 1663 and run by 13 generations of the founding family, Vitale Barberis Canonico has been producing the finest textiles for the clothing industry for over 360 years in its birthplace of Pratorivero, in the heart of Piedmont, northern Italy. We have two state-of-the-art factories in the Viera region, and have achieved 100% traceability, sustainability with a focus on preserving the global environment and working environment, and integrated in-house production. In terms of technology and management, it is one of the world’s leading producers of high-end textiles that are completely “Made in Italy” and the largest exporter on a global level. The keywords of our corporate philosophy are “tradition,” “innovation,” and “sustainability.” In October 2013, we became a member of Les Henokiens, an international club open to only family-owned businesses with a history of over 200 years, and manufacture fabrics that stand for tradition and innovation. ■Wako Arts and Culture The basement of the main store was reborn on July 20th last year as “Arts and Culture.” This floor is more than just a place for shopping; it is also a place for cultural exchange between people and a place to tell the stories behind the products, such as the traditions and techniques that have been passed down for hundreds of years, the Japanese aesthetic and consciousness born from the way we interact with nature, and the time spent pursuing creativity. Since its founding as its predecessor, Hattori Watch Store, Wako has introduced products that are at the forefront of craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, as well as holding regular art exhibitions and fostering a variety of perspectives and inspiration through interaction with the people who gather there. While inheriting the spirit of respecting arts and culture that flows through Wako, we will continue to disseminate the works of Japanese craftsmen and
contemporary artists from a perspective unique to the basement. Image
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