Dutch jeans with taste of Japanese style
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After centuries of isolation ended in the late 1800s, Western-style fashions caught on in Japan, and now designers are adding Japanese style elements from traditional garments to Western clothing.
Jumping on this bandwagon is Dutch label G-Star Raw with its new offering Inakaya Denim. “Inakaya” means “person from the countryside”, which is apt as the jeans are styled like the work pants customarily worn by Japanese farmers. The billowy cut should make the pants easy to move around in, as should the lightweight material used, reports Rocket News.
Details include ankle straps for a tapered look, and an extra-large hip pocket that can accommodate smartphone and keys.
G-Star Raw’s suggested retail price for Inakaya Denim is 25,920 yen (US$254).
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the inspiration behind the design of G-Star Raw's Inakaya Denim?
What is the inspiration behind the design of G-Star Raw's Inakaya Denim?
The jeans are styled to resemble the work pants traditionally worn by Japanese farmers. The name 'Inakaya' means 'person from the countryside', reflecting this rural Japanese influence on the design.
Q.What practical features do the Inakaya Denim jeans offer?
What practical features do the Inakaya Denim jeans offer?
The jeans feature a billowy cut and lightweight material for ease of movement. They also include ankle straps for a tapered look and an extra-large hip pocket designed to hold a smartphone and keys.
Q.How much do the G-Star Raw Inakaya Denim jeans cost?
How much do the G-Star Raw Inakaya Denim jeans cost?
G-Star Raw's suggested retail price for the Inakaya Denim jeans is 25,920 yen. This price converts to approximately US$254 at the current exchange rate mentioned in the report.
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