For the Fall/Winter 2017 season, a new Trove collection was unveiled. To show how the different styles within the collection can be layered and styled, the Japanese-based label launched a minimalist lookbook to go along with it.
Throughout the lookbook, male muses pose in various garments from the new Trove collection, to highlight its use of unconventional cuts, which are countered with neutral colorways that enable it to be highly versatile. Although many of the styles are timeless, with classic pea coats, trench coats, and knit sweaters offered, there's also dramatic wide-legged pants, greatly oversized hoodies, and oddly shaped cardigans.
All of the pieces that make up the new Trove collection were created entirely in Japan, which helps the brand to maintain its focus on quality.
Timeless Oversized Menswear Fashion
The New Trove Collection Features Neutral Hues and Odd Cuts
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