Japanese Designer Mixes Classic Americana to Create "Twoness" Collection

Japanese Designer Mixes Classic Americana to Create “Twoness” Collection

Posted March 14, 2014

A Japanese born Brooklyn-based designer is tweaking classic Americana in a whole new way.

His name is Shin Murayama and his new collection, “Twoness,” uses vintage chambray and denim pieces to create unique, one-of-a-kind clothing items.

The collection consists of a broad array products ranging from denim jackets, to aprons and necklaces.

After studying at Burka Fashion College, Shin Murayama went on the create his own art collections based around masks. The Twoness collection is his most recent foray back into the fashion world.

The collection hones in on interesting silhouettes and some outrageous mash ups. Some of the most intriguing pieces are the denim jackets including a Wrangler/Lee mixed jacket and a Levis/Lee mixed jacket that both stand out with uneven hems and contrasting collars.

Now available in-store only at Nepenthes NY, Shin Murayama’s Twoness boasts an imaginative look at repurposing vintage.

If you are in the NYC area, it is worth the time to stop by Nepenthes and check out the individual pieces. If you aren’t in the area you can check out the full collection online at Nepenthes NY’s blog or the Twoness website.

Lee, Levi's, Nepenthes, NYC, Shin Murayama, Wrangler

Wesley Scott

A student at Temple University in Philadelphia, Wesley Scott grew up in Delaware skateboarding in denim, the only fabric tough enough to stand the harsh wear and tear. Once he discovered how raw denim fades he was instantly hooked. His favourite brand is Philly’s own locally produced Norman Porter yet it’s that one pair of jeans he made himself from scratch he’s most proud of. Wesley’s dream is to launch his own product line of American-made garments under the Scott Supply Co. name.