Hailing from Japan, designer Akira Naka puts an edgy twist on basic, tailored garments and knitwear, certainly deserving of praise. Best known for his deep European influences, Naka worked alongside a tailor in the United States and top knitwear designer, Els Arnols, in Antwerp before starting his own label in 2007. Although his tailored suit-coats are stunning, I simply cannot get over how Naka combines his two constructive strengths with his blazers that fade into bulky knit sweaters.
Naka has yet to open a flagship store, but many of his pieces can be purchased at various department stores throughout Tokyo.
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