OLDER and FACETASM bring Japanese workwear to Milan Fashion Week

In today's landscape, where the boundary between functional clothing and aesthetic exploration is increasingly blurred, the collaboration between OLDER and FACETASM is born with the intent to redefine the concept of a uniform. Not merely a work garment, nor a nostalgic interpretation of workwear, but a synthesis of tailoring, innovation, and avant-garde style. The meeting of OLDER's architectural precision and FACETASM's experimental energy gives birth to a capsule that transcends its context of use while maintaining a strong sense of identity. The starting point is the dialogue between Tokyo and Europe: on one side, FACETASM's deconstructed and instinctive approach, with its bold silhouettes, layering, and asymmetric constructions; on the other, OLDER's rigor, which makes reduction and functionality its key codes, working exclusively with sustainable materials and entirely Made in Italy production. The result is a collection that moves between uniforms and statement pieces, designed to be experienced in everyday life while also conveying a precise aesthetic capable of merging seemingly distant worlds: architectural design, workwear, and tailoring experimentation.

Presented during Milan Fashion Week, the collection will be visible in two locations that highlight its functional value. At Terroir, a leading gourmet store in the city, the staff will wear the pieces in their daily activities, transforming the store into a natural extension of the collection. Simultaneously, at Sandì, an interior design space born from a former bakery of the 1960s and curated by Parasite 2.0, the uniforms will be an integral part of the venue’s experience, worn by the staff. After Milan, the collection will also debut in Tokyo at a more intimate event, before arriving at Paris Fashion Week, marking OLDER’s entry into the retail market with a selection of pieces sold through the ToraTora showroom. A project that is not limited to dressing, but that is part of a broader discourse on design, identity, and the way fashion interacts with its surrounding context.