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Renran’s Recrafted Vintage and Made-to-Order Knitwear

Knitwear for ‘me,’ for many years to come

Creating Textures

Interview: Setsuko Torii

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長く愛せる、私らしい服を目指す<br>Renranのヴィンテージリメイクと<br>オーダーニット

Knitwear for ‘me,’
for many years to come
Renran’s Recrafted Vintage and
Made-to-Order Knitwear

The way one’s tears gently fall on the sleeves of a garment is called sode shigure in Japanese, or literally, “sleeve-rain.” This word came to mind as I tried on a beautiful mohair cardigan with acrylic beads attached to the cuffs from the knitwear brand Renran.

Pure Joy in Bag Form
Wicker Darling’s figural woven rattan bags

A Wicker Darling bag reminds us that a bag can be a lot more than a simple container; it should essentially be one’s companion for the day.

Suzani, Uzbek embroidered textile
Preserving handwork for the future

Suzani, a cloth embroidered with colorful silk threads that fill the surface, has long been handmade by women in Uzbekistan and other parts of Central Asia.

Favorites

Fantasy Knitting 8: I want to knit a Bixbite

Well, this is the first time since the series started that I'm introducing something I've already started knitting.

Fantasy Knitting 7: I want to knit Framed

This year's Rhinebeck sweater!

Staff Projects: Pool & Conquer

A pattern that makes beautiful use of gradient dyed yarn.

Essays

In Retrospect
Englishman in New York

It seems to be very popular to learn to dance nowadays, but in my childhood, it was very chic.

My Favorite Yarn (4)
Viola Sock

I was very much fascinated by the delicate world of colors she created, and her work influenced me tremendously. The yarn I now have from her will forever be my treasures.