Japanese label Trove follows its relaxed Spring/Summer 2018 range with a drop of drapey outerwear pieces inspired by traditional Japanese apparel. The latest collection continues the label's streak of earthy hues, while broadening its palette subtly with plaid prints and colder neutral hues. There is a range of collarless coat pieces and gowns that take on lengthy silhouettes created perfectly for layering underneath parkas, capes, and trimmed fur jackets.
The new collection also delivers a wide fitted trouser to balance out the heavy uppers, drawing inspiration directly from the Japanese jinbei and hakama pieces. There are also selections of scarves and knits to warm up for the colder weathers, and button-up boots as well. The Trove collection will be available online later this year.
Drapey Neutral Layering Outerwear
Trove Drops a Range of Outerwear inspired by Japanese Tradition
Trend Themes
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