In an era saturated with the phrases "collaboration" and "exclusive edition," where hype often precedes substance, what does it truly mean to create something together - to engage deeply with one another's identity, not just in label but in process?

Through our first collaboration with CASEY CASEY, Graphpaper revisited that question - returning to the root of what co-creation can be.

Under the direction of designer Gareth Casey, known for his quiet yet unwavering commitment to making clothes with sincerity, this four-piece capsule embodies the coexistence of their perspective and their interpretation of what Graphpaper means.

Within these understated garments lie gentle stories - a quiet intention you can feel only through wear.


Graphpaper first began stocking CASEY CASEY nine years ago, in 2016.

Their work - at once traditional and contemporary - resonated deeply with our own design values, even though our output took different forms.

With time, and as Graphpaper AOYAMA marks its tenth anniversary, we are pleased to present our first capsule collection created together.

At Graphpaper, fabric is central to clothing. In most collaborations, we provide our textiles for the partner brand to produce garments. This time, however, we made a deliberate decision: aside from requesting color and image direction, we entrusted all material selection to Gareth and the CASEY CASEY team.
We did so because we wanted to honor their world - one built through washing, dyeing, and finishing fabrics in their own way.

The same applies to the silhouettes. All four items are based on existing CASEY CASEY mainline models. A pair of pants originally designed with a strong taper has been reinterpreted into a spacious Graphpaper-like silhouette, while retaining the original foundation and refreshing the overall impression.

Even in collaboration, we believe product must remain an extension of each brand's ongoing practice. Approaches that the brand would never normally take are avoided. For us, respect for one another's creation means more than short-lived impact. It is the essence of cooperation.

Each piece is designed to age beautifully - gaining mood, texture, and affection through wear.
The fact that every garment bears a Graphpaper name, by Gareth's own suggestion, was a surprise, and a generous gesture.We send our love and gratitude to Gareth and the CASEY CASEY team, who created special hangtags, a joint journal, and strong yet poetic visuals shot in Paris for this project.

We hope this collection - created with enjoyment and sincerity - brings something small but meaningful to the everyday lives of those who choose to wear it.

CASEY CASEY for Graphpaper
Capsule Collection

Text by Rui Konno

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