In a compelling fusion of Italian sportswear heritage and traditional Japanese craftsmanship, C.P. Company and Sashiko Gals have once again joined forces to present a remarkable collection. This collaboration breathes new life into C.P. Company's iconic military-inspired archives, spanning from the 1980s to the 2010s. Each garment is a unique work of art, meticulously hand-stitched by skilled female artisans using the revered \"Sashiko\" technique, showcasing a profound commitment to both design innovation and cultural preservation.
C.P. Company and Sashiko Gals Unveil Exclusive Second Collaboration Featuring Traditional Japanese Sashiko Stitching
Following their initial successful partnership in March 2025, C.P. Company has announced a second exclusive collaboration with Sashiko Gals. This eagerly anticipated collection reinterprets military-inspired outerwear and knitwear from C.P. Company's historical archives, with each piece boasting a one-of-a-kind design enriched by the traditional Japanese \"Sashiko\" stitching method. Sashiko Gals, a project initiated in 2024 to support the reconstruction efforts after the Great East Japan Earthquake, employs 23 dedicated female artisans who infuse their expertise into every stitch.
The collection comprises six distinct items, each meticulously crafted to blend utilitarian aesthetics with artistic detail. Featured pieces include a sophisticated black leather jacket, a rugged khaki mouton leather jacket, a classic military-green field jacket, and a versatile washed-blue full-button jacket. Complementing the outerwear are a stylish sail shawl collar knit and a rich brown jacquard crew neck knit. Pricing for these artisanal garments ranges from ¥275,000 JPY (approximately $1,870 USD) to a premium ¥1.43 million JPY (approximately $9,730 USD), with the mouton leather jacket marking the highest price point. This exclusive collection will be available to the public at a special pop-up event hosted at the Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building, located at 3 Chome-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan. The event is scheduled to run from September 24 to September 30, offering Japanese consumers a unique opportunity to acquire these limited-edition pieces. Consistent with the previous launch, this collection will remain exclusive to the Japanese market.
This collaboration offers more than just fashionable apparel; it represents a meaningful dialogue between design heritage and social impact. By integrating the Sashiko Gals' traditional stitching, the project not only preserves a valuable cultural art form but also empowers female artisans involved in the Great East Japan Earthquake reconstruction. For consumers, it presents an opportunity to own a piece of wearable art that tells a story of resilience, craftsmanship, and innovative design, all while supporting a worthy cause. This initiative sets a powerful example of how fashion can be a vehicle for both aesthetic expression and positive societal change.