CAVEMPT × SHIRT

CAVEMPT is a street fashion brand established in Japan in 2011. The brand name is taken from the Latin phrase "Caveat Emptor" (buyer beware) that appears in Philip K. Dick's book "Ubik." The founders are SK8THING, Toby Feltwell, and Yutaka Hishiyama, and they are known for their unique graphic designs and streetwear style.

The 26AW collection is structured around the theme of "the confusion of communications and the noise of information" in our accelerating digital society. The collection expresses the dissonance of the information environment brought about by the massive amount of data signals, intersecting graphics, and the oversupply of technology through heavy overdyeing, complex paneling, and unique cutting. Rather than presenting a clear message or story, the collection deliberately employs visual noise and visuals that defy interpretation, prompting the wearer to question their own intuition and thoughts. In the autumn/winter season, when a sense of weightiness is desired, the collection incorporates expressions that encompass decadent textures and a dystopian worldview, presenting a new reality in the modern age where digital and reality are intertwined.