Be a traveler on a journey through impermanence.
Good morning.
Hello.
Good evening.
I'm Yokota from Amanojak.
This is another blog post in quick succession,
but there was too much to write about this item,
so I'm publishing this as a standalone blog post!!!
So, let's get started.
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PP-003 IMPERMANENCE RIDER
UNEVEN SKIVING CORDOVAN/SILVER925
ORDER MEETING
Store Date :
12/31 (Wed.)〜1/10 (Sat.)
Place :
Amanojak. Kitasenju Store
(18-10 Senju Nakacho, Adachi-ku, Tokyo)
Event :
A brand that we have handled for a long time
and has received immense support
at Amanojak.
"prasthana"
and
a leather shoe artisan brand
based in Kobe
"Portaille"
a collaborative project that started from the 25AW season
「p|p」
We will be holding a pre-order event for this third product
PP-003 IMPERMANENCE RIDER
UNEVEN SKIVING CORDOVAN/SILVER925
.
Pre-orders will also start on the online store on the same day.
Please access the product page from the link below.
[Click here for the product page]
※This is a pre-order system with full payment upfront.
※There is a limit to the number of pre-ordered items that can be produced.
Items may sell out before the pre-order period ends.
Please be aware of this in advance.
※Products are scheduled to be delivered in June.
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Many customers have picked up the first and second installments,
and p|p is steadily gaining fans.
Although the second installment has not yet been delivered,
we are truly delighted to see the overwhelmingly positive response
to this third installment even at the information release stage.
It's such a special item that
it makes us, as the purveyors, feel even more dedicated.
First, for those who are unfamiliar,
let's introduce what this project is all about!
A brand that we have handled for a long time
and has received immense support at Amanojak.
due to its sincere approach to craftsmanship,
and its unique style that is also suitable for daily use.
"prasthana"
and
an artisan brand based in Kobe
that produces all-handmade
leather shoes
"Portaille"
a collaborative project that started from the 25AW season
「p|p」
The products, which are entirely handcrafted,
from lasting to finishing,
truly embody
「ARTISANAL」
in its true sense.
This project aims to create new value
by fusing prasthana's design philosophy,
cultivated through its creative activities,
with this pure craftsmanship.
This is p|p, and
the third product from this noteworthy project has been released.
PP-003 IMPERMANENCE RIDER
UNEVEN SKIVING CORDOVAN/SILVER925
size:39〜45
(Half sizes available only during the order period)
¥297,000-(tax included)
[Click here for the product page]
First and foremost, I'd like to state that this third installment
is a supreme masterpiece, as designer Takei explicitly states:
"This work was created with a clear awareness of 'supreme creation'.
It was crafted by fully pouring in all the knowledge, techniques,
and design philosophies possessed at the current stage."
Having conveyed that, I will now proceed with the item's explanation.
In terms of form,
it's a buckle boot with a back zipper,
based on a rider's boot/engineer boot.
First, let's look at the material used for the upper, which is strikingly distinctive at first glance:
「uneven skiving cordovan」
.
＝Cordovan with uneven skiving
While it can be translated directly as such,
cordovan itself is a material that can only be harvested in very small quantities from the hindquarters of a horse,
and is known as a luxury material
due to its fine, beautiful luster and
extremely high durability,
as well as the limited number of tanneries capable of producing it.
The first layer of such luxurious cordovan is treated with phosphoric acid tanning,
and during dyeing, solid wax and oil are slowly and gradually permeated over time,
resulting in a heavy, tenacious texture.
Furthermore, by applying heat, the leather tightens,
and unique undulations and luster emerge.
This creates an incredibly supple leather that, despite appearing rigid,
is soft from the very first wear.
This is a literally uneven and special cordovan,
created by a historic tannery in Himeji, one of the world's leading leather production areas,
mobilizing all its techniques and knowledge.
This alone makes this pair of shoes undeniably unique,
but what further accentuates its distinctiveness and enhances its fashionable appeal
is the stacked heel.
The heel stack is a traditional and irreplaceable artisan technique
of nailing stacked leather plates to finish a heel.
This artisanal technique has been reinterpreted.
「dissonant offset layers」
By intentionally offsetting the structural lines,
a fashionable stacked heel that creates a fault line is formed.
This was produced using the same methodology as the
season keyword for prasthana 26SS:
fault or composition
〔Fault or Composition〕
.
With a mere shift in perspective,
"error"
transforms into
"composition"
.
Within that fluctuation lies the fundamental joy of creation.
This heel stack, which vividly expresses this keyword,
brings a convincing, substantial sense of fashion.
Furthermore, it is worth noting that despite its unique heel stack,
it offers excellent stability when worn.
Moreover, this work is based on
a rider's boot/engineer boot,
so the buckle detail symbolizing it
is meticulously crafted with great attention to detail.
Engineer boots, originally created for work,
adopted a laceless design for ease of wearing
and to prevent entanglement with tools and machinery,
and buckles were used to improve fit.
In this work, the shoes are fastened with a back zipper,
but the buckles are adopted to improve the fit around the instep
and consequently enhance walking performance.
The buckle parts are:
specially ordered from the artisan jewelry brand
iolom
「hammered finish silver925 buckle」
Using silver 925 as the material,
each oval part, handcrafted by artisans with a
hammered finish
, despite its slender wire diameter,
has numerous "facets" created by the hammering
that catch the light,
offering a rich and varied expression from any angle.
Based on engineer boots,
with an upper featuring an irregular sheen,
and intentionally offset stacked heels.
To impart elegance to this work, which is composed of elements
that are undeniably masculine and powerful,
these buckle parts, though delicate,
efficiently assert their presence.
Every component is handcrafted,
making it unique and special.
Such boots are truly unparalleled.
The title of the work, "IMPERMANENCE," can be directly translated as
＝mutability
Takei redefines it as
"Impermanence = all things are constantly changing."
,
exceptionally unique material,
forms that can only be born from craftsmanship,
and the irreplaceable strength as an individual.
These elements change and grow with time,
eventually completing themselves by embodying the owner's time.
This work, from its product name,
can be inferred to be a pair of shoes that inherently values
"the very act of continuously changing"
.
I reiterate,
"This work was created with a clear awareness of 'supreme creation'."
This product, described by Mr. Takei,
boasts a level of perfection befitting his words,
and I can confidently say it is a
unique and special pair of shoes.
Of course, we are honored that Amanojak. was chosen
as the retailer,
but as someone who simply appreciates
fine craftsmanship, this is a masterpiece that
truly moves me. I genuinely look forward
to unveiling it to everyone.
What do you think?
These boots are truly a pair that
makes you feel, from the bottom of your heart,
"It must be these."
The rarity of the materials, the exceptional craftsmanship,
the profound philosophy—all of these elements
"irreversible individuality"
are firmly established within this special pair of shoes.
As you wear them, the sheen deepens, etched with time,
and the silver slowly, surely transforms its expression.
This is not deterioration; it is the process by which
these boots move towards completion,
as a testament to the "time you've spent" with them.
IMPERMANENCE.
It is precisely because they keep changing that they gain value.
The PP-003 is not complete the moment you buy it.
It only truly begins to become
"your pair of shoes"
after you start wearing it.
If you find this uniqueness "beautiful" even for a moment,
that is more than enough reason to consider purchasing them.
Please come to the store and experience
the unique nature of these shoes firsthand.
They will be available from our New Year's event.
Our entire staff looks forward to your visit.
That's all for now 👋
[Click here for the product page]
(staff:YOKOTA)
