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Cecilie Bahnsen Reimagines PORTER's Nylon Bags With Laser-Cut Florals
For the second installment ofYoshida & Co., Ltd.'s 90th anniversary roll-out, the manufacturer's legendaryPORTERline has enlistedCecilie Bahnsenfor a special collaboration reimagining its nylon bags with romantic motifs. The Danish designer, who has collaborated withAsicsandThe North Facein recent seasons, now turns her gaze towards accessories, incorporating her ever-present adornments into PORTER's utilitarian designs.
Leading the collection is the backpack, available in an all-black nylon twill and decorated with black-on-black embroidery throughout the body and laser-cut flowers — Bahnsen's signature. The 2 Way Tool Bag, offered in classic olive green Khaki, a baby Gratian Blue, and Black, is a more directional silhouette, combining the likenesses of an elegant handbag and a tool carrier into one model. Finally, the smallest piece is the Bonsac Mini, offered in the same colorways, with a scaled-down design.
On the new collaboration, Bahnsen said, 'This is a romantic act. It's about sorting through memories while deciding what to keep and what to reconstruct,' in a statement. Highlighting the power of quiet charm over flashy displays, Bahnsen's monochrome approach gives PORTER's durable nylon fabrics the spotlight. Simultaneously, the romantic sensibilities of the collection represent a contemporary facet of PORTER's visual identity as it inches towards 100 years in business.
The Cecilie Bahnsen x PORTER collection is set for release on June 5 at PORTER's flagship store, PORTER SHINJUKU, andYoshida & Co.'s web store.
