TAKAHIROMIYASHITA The Soloist: A/W 2015 "Symphony #0012" Collection. TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist's Autumn/Winter 2015 collection, 'Symphony #0012' is considered to be one of TheSoloist's strongest collections. The collection's lookbook is shot in black and white with models adorned in heavy layers of western inspired garments, where intricacy and attention to detail is on display. Models are posed in manners that balance between intimidating and mysterious, blending perfectly with the noir elements of the collection's lookbook. The garments in this collection fall somewhere along the lines of western and military inspired. Looks include bandanas, ponchos and cowboy hats that are decorated with silver pins which appear as if they could be found on a mid-century officer's jacket. Masterclass level of attention to detail can be spotted almost everywhere with additions such as western inspired shirts and blazers that include intricately frayed hems. Leather items from this collection are apart of Soloist's signature "Rough-out" series where the edges of the garment are left unfinished and excess leather drapes off - exposing the reverse side of the leather. Some of the most sought after garments in this collection include the rough-out pants as well as the medallion decorated napoleon jacket. The collection is also home to the first collaboration with professional mask-maker and sculptor Shin Murayama - who would later return to collaborate with TheSoloist for the brand's S/S17 collection to design the iconic "Skodana" mask. If someone asks you to show them one Soloist collection in order to depict what the brand was about during its peak, 'Symphony #0012' would be at the top of that list. The collection is everything you could expect from TheSoloist during its golden years - intricately crafted garments with extensive processing methods and niche references accompanied by collaborations with highly-talented designers in conjunction to create a masterful holistic collection. Writer: @clarkreeve_ Scan Provider: @fliiix.archive