<an/eddy × KIMONO ARCH> Announcing 2026 Spring & Summer Collaboration Works
Yamato's KIMONO ARCH announces 2026 Spring/Summer collaboration works with knit artist Chihiro Hasunuma's an/eddy.
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- 📰 Published: March 29, 2026 at 22:14
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KIMONO ARCH, a brand developed by Yamato Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Takayuki Yajima), will announce collaboration works with "an/eddy," a brand by knit artist Chihiro Hasunuma.
This collaboration features works that can be enjoyed in various ways, not only as Western clothing but also as kimonos.
■an/eddy × KIMONO ARCH 2026 Spring & Summer Collection
Kimono is clothing that allows one to wear "handcrafted" fabric.
These handcrafted works are rooted in the climate, culture, and daily lives of people in various regions, shaping the unique character of each land.
an/eddy creates works that only knit artist Chihiro Hasunuma can produce, and the richness of the time invested expands one's imagination with every viewing. The knit's stitch patterns stand out, conveying the stories and scenes embedded in the work, right down to the choice of yarn.
This collaboration was realized from a shared empathy for craftsmanship born from human "hands."
an/eddy knits KIMONO ARCH's fabrics, which add a unique essence to the straight lines of the "kimono," into one-of-a-kind forms that seem to come alive.
A single thread is woven and knitted, sensibilities intersect, and the warmth residing in that space deepens with every viewing and every use.
The memory of hands residing in the details breathes life into the subtle "fluctuations" that can never be replicated in mass production.
Looking at the origin of handcraft, these works, created from a new perspective, possess a "tactile quality" that transcends their beauty as objects.
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FAQ
What is the collaboration between an/eddy and KIMONO ARCH about for the 2026 Spring & Summer collection?
This collaboration features unique works that blend knit artistry with traditional kimono fabrics, designed to be enjoyed as both Western clothing and kimonos.
Who is the knit artist behind the an/eddy brand participating in this collaboration?
The knit artist behind the an/eddy brand is Chihiro Hasunuma, known for her distinctive knit creations.
What is the core concept or shared value that brought about this an/eddy and KIMONO ARCH collaboration?
The collaboration was born from a shared empathy for craftsmanship that originates from human 'hands' and the appreciation for handcrafted fabric.
How does an/eddy's knit artistry interact with KIMONO ARCH's fabrics in this collection?
an/eddy knits KIMONO ARCH's fabrics into one-of-a-kind forms, adding a unique essence to the straight lines of the kimono and creating pieces that appear to come alive.
What kind of qualities are highlighted in the an/eddy × KIMONO ARCH collaboration works?
The works emphasize a 'tactile quality' that transcends their aesthetic beauty, with stitch patterns conveying stories and scenes, and details breathing life into subtle 'fluctuations' that mass production cannot replicate.