The theme, again, is running and the pieces – that include two editions of LUNARSPIDER – were developed by the running division of the swoosh brand, having technical attributes and performance as main concerns
Salomon s/lab exo twinskin short m combines exo muscle support and light compression with a stretch-woven outer shell. Twinskin construction and a single-layer thigh panel help reduce chafing, while advancedskin activedry fabric and an elasticated waistband support comfort on long runs.
Fall/Winter 2011 campaign imagery from Nike x Undercover Gyakusou, Jun Takahashi’s running project with Nike. Shot in Kyoto, the Running Monks film and lookbook place technical running apparel against temple architecture, shrine paths, moss, stone, and woodland.
The collection frames running as a quiet, ritualized practice rather than a purely athletic one. Slim outer layers, tights, gloves, caps, and tonal performance pieces sit within a muted autumn palette, connecting Nike running technology with Undercover’s controlled, monastic visual language.
Gyakusou FW2011 remains one of the clearest early expressions of the project: technical product, Japanese landscape, and Takahashi’s personal running culture reduced into a disciplined visual system.
These pants a cut slightly shorter for better running comfort. Great for slightly harsher weather conditions. Insideout construction for seamless fit inside. From the Nike Running Gyakusou collection. Made in Japan.
In 2021 designer Jun Takahashi has turned to some of his long-time friends in the Tokyo fashion scene to offer their take on UC’s signature hybrid style with a series of leather sleeve down jackets with various mixed materials and detailing. Created in partnership with peers sacai, Kolor, Fragment design, TheSoloist and N.Hoolywood. The jackets all take a different tact to exploring the same style of garment.
Back detail from the 4503 pant from JOHNUNDERCOVER's "Cold Blood" Collection.
Putting his signature punk inspired twist to classic silhouettes- Jun Takahashi releases the L4203-3 Blouson as part of the brand's "anatomicouture" autumn/winter collection. Based on a bomber jacket the piece retains the rounded shape of the jacket along with ribbed collar, cuffs, and bottom hem. Pinstripe is utilized as the piece's majority giving it a more sophisticated aesthetic; UNDERCOVER's signature mixed material construction is also showcased in leather sleeve sections, and knitted sweater tail rear section. Functional components come in they way of snap button chest pockets, interior snap button pocket, and waist zip pockets. Made in Japan. Mixed material construction. Leather sleeve sections. Knitted sweater tail rear section. Snap button chest pockets. Interior snap button pocket. Waist zip pockets.
Photographed by Azim Haidaryan
Produced by Panottica
Limited run of hand-studded leather riders jackets released through UNDERCOVER flagship stores in Japan in January 2010.
Source: Hypebeast.
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Highsnobiety TV: Undercover x Nike Gyakusou | An Interview with Jun Takahashi.
