What goes into a classic, timeless suit? Japanese designer Yuki Igarashi weighs in
Japanese designer Yuki Igarashi of the brand Lecteur is visiting India to showcase his bespoke tailoring philosophy, which emphasizes precision and traditional craftsmanship. The visit highlights a cross-cultural exchange in the fashion industry.
Why it matters
The collaboration reflects the growing global interest in artisanal, high-quality menswear and the preservation of traditional tailoring techniques.
A couple of years ago, when Osman Abdul Razak was being fitted for a suit by Yuki Igarashi, founder of Japan-based menswear brand Lecteur, he recalls being struck by how neatly Yuki’s pins were arranged on his pin cushion.
“As an onlooker there, I couldn’t help but analyse this precision. I was told that the pins were made from katana steel, the material famously used in the swords of samurais. Even the way the pins pierce through fabric felt different,” says the fashion entrepreneur and Savile-row certified bespoke tailor from Chennai.
Seeing Yuki’s precision translate into his designs and garments got Osman thinking; not just about how he could take a garment of his through multiple iterations for that perfect fit, but also how he could give India a taste of the Japanese tailoring and design philosophy.
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