Spring/Summer 2016 Men Collection
The brand First of all, let’s start with forewords. It is the story of the little Zoe Jane who discovered that the sun himself was its symbol. That is why she admires people who shine more than others. Sometimes she ends up to love them. It’s that warm and bright love that propels her into a creative frenzy full of winks and smiles. This is how she began her path of the sun. If you understood everything correctly, we will talk you about weather. But in this weather report, we won’t talk about rain, or even the shadow of a cloud! Sen. Sen Only, behind its enigmatic name, is to praise our favorite hot star: the Sun. But we won’t tell you about any sun. No no. We won’t talk about science, saying the sun is a huge ball of gas burning billions of miles from us, or that sun scorched our skin every summer because we made too long nap on our beach towel. No no, here we gonna focus on the sun as a symbol. A powerful symbol. This symbol that inspired all religions existing, who gave his name to Louis XIV, who is regarded as a fledged entity. It is this sun what we’ll talk. Bright, burning, flamboyant, divine and especially vital. But representing all this super nova of attibutes would be very pretentious. So we will treat the subject by theme. As sun is a symbol, let’s study its symbolic because they are numerous and very rich in terms of inspiration. Each collection Sen. Only Sen will therefore be a sun symbolic subject of research in order to explore every inch of its light rays. When we say symbolic, it can be seen in a wide context. The goal is to express the perception we have of the sun, whether in religious or popular culture. The challenge of Sen. Only Sen is to translate these symbolics into garment collections . For this, three golden rules: We study the symbolic, we appropriate it, we operate in our way. Each theme is not treated independently of other collections. There is a unity between them. This unity is also reflected by the application of three rules: Predominance of patterns, the golden color by small touches and round shapes for design garment. Textile printing is at the heart of solar collections, the use of gold as a wink to the undisputed brilliance of the sun will be as small subtle details and rounded shapes on clothing will echo to the round shape of the sun. The solar colections will be both different and connected. But what is the target of Sen. Only Sen? The answer is simple. If in popular and religious culture, the moon is associated with female sex, the sun is male. The man will be at the heart of solar topics. Because in our humble opinion, all men are like suns, but somes shine brighter than others and want to burn hardly in expanding their rays of light . So let’s give them the opportunity to do so. Sen. only Sen has the ambition to restore a bit of fantasy and color in the male wardrobe which is often too dull eventually fade. Away from catwalks, more in daily streetlife, stylistic darings are usualy reserved for the female wardrobe. Even if the situation is changing dramatically and the creative spirit in men fashion is moving significantly, the majority is still shy to change its fashion habits full of simplicity and banality. If the ready to wear suggests more colors and fantasy in its collections, the eye of the male would be more curious of new experiments and discoveries. Without pretention, Sen. Only Sen wants to contribute to this ongoing revolution in the service of color and creative daring explosion. Solar man according to Sen. Only Sen has no age. But it is a demanding person who is looking for a unique and bold style. He does not want to dress like everyone else, and does not want to blend in. He is looking for elements that make the difference. He pays attention to details and small creative touches. Solar man knows how to detect the true subtlety of a piece of clothing. Sensitive to the visual arts, he likes explosions of color and illustrative patterns, who tells a story, those rich in meaning. According to him, it is also interesting to experiment on physical volumes, that’s why he likes to play with contrasts. Sometimes fluid, sometimes rigid, volume blending is common. He is seeking elegance and uniqueness, sophistication and simplicity, rigor and creative impulsiveness. Solar man is controversial and picky with respect to its choice of clothing. He is an assertive person, sure of himself and who attaches great importance to the image he generates. Casually, he wants to create a character through clothing he wears. He does not want to dress his body, but the person first.
smell of sunflower
the collection Do you smell this flavor that emerges? A floral smell we would say. it’s a good thing because floral patterns are increasing in the menswear, so let’s going on! For this, we are going to honor, ladies and gentlemen, the only one solar flower, which always follows the path of the sun, I name the sunflower. Sunflower. This flower a little rough but full of wealth has inspired many cultures around the world for the correlation between it and the sun. For this collection we decided to go to the eastern part of the world where the sun shows its first rays. This is in the country of the Rising Sun that the story begins. We wanted to give a strong identity to this flower, star of this collection, and we have chosen a Japanese manga as source of inspiration. This is the anime Samurai Champloo released in 2004. A true small Japanese jewelry, this 26-episode story was, and still is truly inspirational for our creative impulses. Let us tell you about this crazy tale, but serious. The story takes place in the Edo era in Japan, where a nice little trio crosses the country is looking for the samurai who smells sunflower. This is ironic because the sunflower is one of the rare flower in the world to have no smell. This is where we come in. Our challenge with this collection Spring / Summer 2016, assign a smell to the sunflower through the world of Samurai Champloo in Sen. Only Sen way. Beyond telling a story about the Japanese medieval universe, this manga has especially a strong graphic and musical style which gives it a unique flavor among the manga world. The subtlety of this manga is the mix between Japanese medieval world and modern hip hop. Punctuated by beats of hip hop jazzy on a background of gaffitis drawn on Japanese sacred temples, the action takes place at the rate of sword strokes and rapped verbal duels by characters. Where are anachronisms are making the law, the sunflower is like a common theme both draft and mastered. Here is the action plan for this collection. Pattern will be the master for the summer 2016. As highly colorful illustrations, patterns for the collection are directly inspired of the world of Samurai Champloo with splash scents and paint run in graffiti wayM. Japanese pattern becomes casual, let it go and reinvents itself in hip hop way. With watercolor as raw material, patterns will be completely handmade, sprinkled with gold embroideries. In addition to rely on serie graphics , the inspiration in order to design patterns come form also illustrations of CD covers artists who composed the soundtrack of Samurai Champloo. We urge you strongly to listen all the discography of Nujabes, Japanese DJ and instrumental jazzy trip hop true god, which is also an undeniable source of inspiration for this collection. As well as music as watercolor handmade artworks. Patterns are also a little nod to Conrad Roset works, spanish artist who created muses adorned with delicate ultra colored paint runs. This collection wants to give an atmosphere a bit messy and dreamlike in its patterns which would be highlighted by white, off white and raw fabrics. Such canvases for painting slightly yellowed by the sun. The goal is to build clothing as a work of painting great master that we admire, on which we dwell to analyze the meaning and appreciate the artistic flavor. Like a splash of diluted pigment thrown on a blank canvas. If you want to better understand our leitmotiv for this collection of Smell of Sunflower, we encourage you to watch the animated serie. Colorful glitter in your eyes and guaranteed laughs!
shape inspirations Ann Demeulemeester - Phillip 3.1 - Phillip 3.1 - Vivienne Westwood Yohji Yamamoto - Walter Van Beirendonck - Walter Van Beirendonck - Maison Martin Margiela Manish Arora - Alberto Sinpatron - Alberto Sinpatron - Balmain
Sen. Only Sen wants to put its collection in a subtle blend of casual style ethnic and sportswear. For creating shapes both fluids, weightless and clean volumes. The goal of this collection about shape inspiration, it is first of all the balance between the different pieces of garment. Outfits remain modern, urban while registering in a fantasy style. Rounded cuts are law because solar aspect is paramount. Layering games, material blending, contrasted lengths occur on the solar man body. Gold details are converted through the use of embroidered braid sewn on several yokes, piping in seams and few centimeters of bias in strategic locations. Sunflower design is not only shown in patterns but also directly in the fabric via incrustation and quilting. Smell of Sunflower silhouettes are drawn with oversized and arched shapes which create a relaxed attitude that sometimes take on a more conventional and rigid appearance. If we focus on fabrics and colors used, off white is the masterpiece with a range of m natural materials such as cotton and linen. Polyester and leather are also used for the collection to generate contrasting volumes. The primary purpose of this collection is creating a real fantasy cloting through subtle details but while offering a collection that can be worn in everyday life and by the greatest number.
the muse Even though we are engaged in hip hop atmosphere, a little touch of rock and roll is welcome. For Spring/Summer 2016, Sen. Only Sen chose as muse the singer and songwriter of the alternative californian rock band Incubus:
Brandon Boyd
Singer for work, illustrator at times, this little californian sun is an artist who has a rich musical and graphic universe that approximates hugely with that of Sen. Only Sen. In fact, Brandon Boyd embodies the collection both physically and artistically. Creatures, portraits and landscapes in ink on watercolor background, whispered sweet melodies on bass riffs, electrical rhythms punctuated with hip hop scratches, this shows the world of this sweet dreamer doped with creative impulses. Beyond his pretty face, Brandon Boyd has a casual elegant silhouette which gives him a natural and chic look. He embodies both the romantic and candid surfer and a pure force that wants unveil its strong universe to the world. It is this ambivalence that makes Brandon Boyd a bright face for Smell of the Sunflower collection. His thin silhouette may as well wears clothes of timeless menswear as fluid volumes which sublimate this candor that is his own. Brandon Boyd is like a sunflower about to hatch that punctuates this collection with a touch of boldness and imagination.
pattern inspirations
Pantone Solid Coated 7404 C
Yellow Himawari
Pantone Solid Coated 144 C
Orange You
Pantone Solid Coated 158 C
Red Without Lords
Pantone Solid Coated 368 C
Green Kiwi Banana
Pantone Solid Coated 363 C
Green Koto
Pantone Solid Coated 487 C
Pink Kimono
Pantone Solid Coated 257 C
Purple Kabuki
Pantone Solid Coated 521 C
Purple Yojimbo
Pantone Solid Coated 7458 C
Blue Good Sunshine
Pantone Solid Coated 5425 C
Blue Bleached
Pantone Solid Coated 1815 C
Brown Heart of Sunower
Pantone Solid Coated 4975 C
Brown Warmth and Raw
Pantone Solid Coated 613 C
Gold and Light
Pantone Solid Coated 7485 C
Oirginal Raw
Color range
Cotton Poplin
Cotton Mesh
100% Cotton
Piping
Polyamide with Lurex
Embroidered Braid
100 % Polyamide
Braid
57% Polyester / 43% Polyurethane
Bias Imitation Leather
100% Leather
Leather
100% Cotton
100% Polyester
Polyester Muslin
100% Polyester
Polyester Satin
100% Linen
Linen Cloth
80% Cotton / 20% Polyester
Cotton Fleece
95% Cotton / 5% Elastane
Cotton Twill
100% Cotton
100% Cotton
Cotton Chambray
100% Cotton
Cotton Voile
100% Cotton
Cotton Twill Denim
70% Cotton / 24% Polyester / 6% Elastane
100% Cotton
Cotton Rib
100% Polyester
Cotton Jersey
Polyester Fabric
material range
patterns
Kazunosuke Scale 1 : 25 cm x 40 cm Type of pattern: Placed Resolution : 300 DPI Fabric : Linen Cloth 100% Type of printing : Sublimation
ÂŤ Our goal is always to go further, where nobody never painted. When it happens, you feel truly alive Âť War Of The Words #18
Kagemaru Scale 1 : 25 cm x 27 cm Type of pattern: Placed Resolution : 300 DPI Fabric : Cotton poplin100% Type of printing : Sublimation
« Listen me carefully. It’s a very intense game. If we loose here, do not expect to see tomorrow. Understood guys? » Baseball Blues #23
nagamitsu Scale 1 : 25 cm x 40 cm Type of pattern: Placed Resolution : 300 DPI Fabric : Cotton jersey 100% Type of printing : Sublimation
« Only by becoming Big, I’ll be in heaven. I may be alone. Who knows. But I’ll lead this country » The Art Of Altercation #8
shinsuke Scale 1 : 90 cm x 40 cm Type of pattern: Placed Resolution : 300 DPI Fabric : Polyester muslin 100% Type of printing : Sublimation
« Hey. We’ll see each other again. I’ll thank you. So ... do not forget me. » A Risky Racket #7
Yatsuha Scale 1 : 10 cm x 18 cm Type of pattern: Placed Resolution : 300 DPI Fabric : Linen cloth 100% Type of printing : Sublimation
« It’s gonna be alright. He is not that weak. I’m going to marry him so ... Yes I fell in love. Bye Bye. When our journey would be completed, I will certainly come to you. » Bogus Booty #15
fu u Scale 1 : 15 cm x 15 cm Type of pattern: Placed Resolution : 300 DPI Fabric : Linen cloth 100% Type of printing : Sublimation
ÂŤ But I would like to travel all the way with these two guys. I am sure they feel the same way. Yes, it is decided. Âť The Disorders Diaries #12
moronobu Scale 1 : 10 cm x 40 cm Type of pattern: Placed Resolution : 300 DPI Fabric : Cotton poplin 100% Type of printing : Pigmentary
« My beauty back. The impression I got when I saw you was real. That’s why you’re my first fan. » Artistic Anarchy #11
okuru Scale 1 : 15 cm x 12 cm Type of pattern: Placed Resolution : 300 DPI Fabric : Cotton poplin 100% Type of printing : Pigmentary
« Go, go away. I’m tired of always flee. You had may be right. I was probably dead at that time » Lullabies Of The Lost ( Verse 2) #17
shino Scale 1 : 25 cm x 45 cm Type of pattern: Placed Resolution : 300 DPI Fabric : Cotton voile 100% Type of printing : Sublimation
ÂŤ Even if I can be, I coud be resumed. Men are not allowed. So I can no longer see you. So I prefer to wait for you here. Âť Gamblers And Gallantry #11
Seizou Scale 1 : 25 cm x 40 cm Type of pattern: Placed Resolution : 300 DPI Fabric : Cotton jersey 100% Type of printing : Pigmentary Feature : Pattern with embroideries
ÂŤ I do not have the right to ask your forgiveness. However, I never forget you and your mother. I apologize for everything. Âť Evanescent Encounter ( Verse 3 ) #26
Sara Scale 1 : 60cm x 50 cm Type of pattern: Placed Resolution : 300 DPI Fabric : Cotton twill 100% Type of printing : Pigmentary Feature : Pattern with embroideries
« Maybe we are both the same. I didn’t known the word «Happiness» since a long time. It’s just that ... when this child was born, I had the outline of a dream » Elegy Of Entrapment ( Verse 1) #20
osuzu Scale 1 : 25 cm x 10 cm Type of pattern: All over Resolution : 300 DPI Fabric : Polyester satin 100% Type of printing : Sublimation
« You’re strong, isn’t it? I’m not. » Hellhounds For Hire ( Verse 1 ) #3
Mukuro Scale 1 : 25 cm x 10 cm Type of pattern: All over Resolution : 300 DPI Fabric : Polyester satin 100% Type of printing : Sublimation
« So? You do not want to team with me? You and I are alike. we are both stuck in this hell. » Misguided Miscreants ( Verse 2 ) #14
momo Scale 1 : 10 cm x 10cm Embroidery
« Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! Kwiiiiii! »
Silhouettes and Outfits
Battlecry Blazer in linen cloth - Lined - Tailored collar with notched lapels - Inscrutation of bias imitation leather on collar stand - Princess cut out in the right front - Breast pocket in the left front - Side piped pockets with flaps - Closing system with buttons (x2) - Inside of blazer with bias - 4 buttons on cuffs - Sunflower pattern by incrustation in the back Fit : Fitted Composition : Linen Cloth 100% / Lining : Polyester satin 100% Color : Original Raw / Gold and Light Print : Yatsuha (Front) / Kazunosuke (Back) / Mukuro (Lining)
Aurora Shirt in cotton poplin - Short sleeves with topstiched hems - Shirt collar - Inscrutation of bias imitation leather on collar stand - Visible button tab - Buttoned patch pocket in the left front - Shoulder yokes decorated with embroidered braid in sleeve seams Sunflower pattern by incrustation in the back Fit : Regular Composition : Cotton poplin 100% Color : Original Raw / Gold and Light Print : Kagemaru (Back)
Faure Pleated trousers in linen cloth - Side pockets in seams - Belt darts creating a pleat along the entire length - Belt decorated with piping in the front - Zipped fly - Closing system with hook - 5 belt loops whose 3 are buttoned - Piped pockets in the back Invisible hems for trouser bottom Fit : Regular Composition : Linen Cloth 100% Color : Original Raw / Gold and Light
Tsurugi No Mai Tail spencer in linen cloth - Lined - Folded collar - Shoulder yokes decorated with embroidered braid in sleeve seams - Rib finishing and bias imitation leather on sleeves - Closing system with hook - Sunflower pattern by incrustation in the back - Fancy necklace with removable snap in the back - Inside of jacket with bias Fit : Regular Composition : Linen Cloth 100% / leather 100% / Lining : Polyester satin 100% Color : Original Raw / Gold and Light / Brown Warmth and Raw Print : Fuu (Right sleeve) / Osuzu (Lining)
Luv part one T-shirt in cotton jersey - Short raglan sleeves with piping in seams - Cut edged finishing on sleeves - Round neck - Cut edged double collar - Long and rounded front - Fancy coverstitching for T-shirt bottom Fit : Regular Composition : Cotton jersey 100% Color : Original Raw / Gold and Light Print : Seizou (Front)
Waiting For The Clouds Pleated oversized trouser in cotton twill - Zipped fly with button on the belt - Side pockets in seams - Piped pockets with button in the back - Topstiched hems for trouser bottom Fit : Regular Composition : Cotton twill 95% Cotton and 5% Elastane Color : Original Raw / Gold and Light Print : Sara (Trouser bottom)
Homeward Journey Zipped oversized hoodie in cotton and polyester fleece - Wide and rounded neckline - Yoke on the hood - Embroidered and rounded yoke in the back - Sleeve yokes decorated with embroidered braid - Rib finishing on sleeves - Piped pockets in the front - Closing system with zip - Frillled yoke in the back with bourdon stitch finishing - Back longer than front Fit: Flared Composition: Fleece cotton 80% and polyester 20%/ Polyester muslin 100% / Leather 100% Color: Original Raw / Gold and Light / Brown Warmth and Raw Print: Shinsuke (Back frilled yoke) Embroidery: Momo (Back yoke)
The Space Between Two World Shirt in cotton chambray - Short sleeves with bias imitation leather topstiched on hems - Mao collar - Visible button tab - Buttoned and embroidered patch pocket in the left front - Princess cut out in the right front - Printed and buttoned yoke in the back - Round shaped for shirt bottom Fit: Regular Composition: Cotton Chambray 100% / Cotton voile 100% Color: Blue Bleached / Original Raw / Gold and Light Print: Shino (Back yoke) Embroidery: Momo (Front pocket)
Counting Stars Short dungaree in cotton twill denim - Sunflower pattern by incrustation in the back Curved back - Adjustable braces - Lined back - Pockets with biais in the front - Fake fly - Rounded patch pocket - Embroidered and rounded yoke in the back - Belt with 5 loops - Closing system with side button-fastening (X6) - Printed fold down dungaree bottom Fit : Regular Composition : Cotton twill denim 100% / Lining : Cotton voile 100% Color : Blue Bleached / Original Raw / Gold and Light Print : Osuzu (Lining + Fold down dungaree bottom ) Embroidery : Momo (Back yoke)
Ribbon In The Sea Hoodie in cotton mesh - Short raglan sleeves - Cut edged rolled finishing on sleeves - Wide rounded neckline decorated with embroidered braid - Yoke on the hood - Embroidered and rounded yoke in the back- Rib finishing for hoodie bottom Fit : Regular Composition : Cotton mesh 100% Color : Original Raw / Gold and Light Print : Osuzu Embroidery : Momo (Back yoke)
Impression Tank top in cotton jersey - Round neck - Simple hems Fit : Regular Composition : Cotton jersey 100% Color : Original Raw
World Without Words Skirt in cotton twill - Tightened belt creating pleats in the front - Belt with 3 loops - Side pockets in seams - Topstitched hems for bottom skirt Fit: Flared Composition: Twill cotton 95% and elastane 5% / Leather 100% Color: Original Raw / Gold and Light / Brown Warmth and Raw
Another Reflection Sleeveless quilted padded jacket in polyester fabric - Lined - Gusseted and buttoned patch pocket in the left front - Buttoned flap in the right shoulder - Quilted patch pockets with sunflower pattern in the front - Closing system with hidden zip - Piped armhole in the right side - Rib finishing - Piped yoke in the back - Sunflower pattern by quilting in the back Fit : Regular Composition : Quilted polyester fabric 100% / Lining : Polyester satin 100% Color : Original Raw / Gold and Light Print : Osuzu (Lining)
Spiritual State T-shirt in cotton jersey - Lined with extra lenght - 3/4 sleeves with bias imitation leather topstiched on hems - Sleeve yokes decorated with embroidered braid - Sunflower pattern by incrustation in the front - Round neck - Cut edged double collar - Embroidered and rounded yoke in the back Fit: Regular Composition: Cotton jersey 100% / Leather 100% / Lining : Cotton voile 100% Color: Original Raw / Gold and Light / Brown Warmth and Raw Print: Tatsunoshin (Front) Embroidery: Momo (Back yoke)
two messages Bermuda short in cotton twill denim - Wide pocket in the front - Printed pocket lining - Zipped fly - Piped pockets with button in the back - Double belt with 8 loops - Wide crossed and riveted loops in the middle back - Removable and printed stripes with double button-fastening system - Simple hems for bermuda short bottom Fit : Regular Composition : Cotton twill denim 100% / Cotton voile 100% Color : Blue Bleached / Original Raw / Gold and Light Print : Okuru (Pocket lining) / Moronobu (Stripes)
collection plan