Cfcl: Clothing for Contemporary Life

Cfcl: Clothing for Contemporary Life - Hardcover

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Cfcl: Clothing for Contemporary Life

Cfcl: Clothing for Contemporary Life - Hardcover

by Yusuke Takahashi
$65.00
Sale price  $65.00 Regular price 

Book Overview

by Yusuke Takahashi (Author)

CFCL--short for Clothing for Contemporary Life--is one of the most exciting fashion labels to come out of Japan in the last decade.

Founded by Tokyo-based designer Takahashi, CFCL is firm in the belief that a low-carbon lifestyle, social responsibility, and good design can create one-of-a-kind garments of great and lasting beauty. Honing his skills at Issey Miyake, Takahashi has been practicing a comprehensive approach to sustainability--without losing sight of innovative form-making. Takahashi has succeeded in making very wearable clothes with a simple brief: "Almost all the clothing is very simple. Clothing should function as a second skin; it should support daily life."

Takahashi launched CFCL in 2020 with sleek knitwear wrought from recycled materials and post-consumer waste, designed using 3D software, and often seamlessly created on a whole garment knitting machine. Seeking a regenerative relationship with partners up and down the supply chain, the brand has quickly attracted global attention for its clean silhouettes, luxurious comfort, and forward-thinking approach to sustainable style.

The world of CFCL is brought to life through a vivid visual narrative. Shot by iconic Japanese photographer Yuriko Takagi (Dior Yuriko Takagi, Rizzoli, 2025), the book's imagery elevates CFCL's practicality into something dreamlike. Models ride horses, fence, skateboard, swim, and leap from seaside cliffs--demonstrating how Takahashi's designs move with the body, adapting to every rhythm of contemporary life.

Elegant, intelligent, and future-focused, CFCL is redefining what sustainable fashion can look and feel like. For anyone interested in Japanese style, innovation, or the evolution of ethical design, CFCL represents one of the most compelling voices of a new generation.

Author Biography

Yusuke Takahashi is a fashion designer based in Tokyo.

Number of Pages: 256
Dimensions: 0.97 x 11.99 x 8.54 IN
Publication Date: September 08, 2026
ISBN9780847877072
Author Yusuke Takahashi
PublisherRizzoli International Publications
GenreArts
FormatHardcover
PublishedSeptember 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages256
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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