BED J.W. FORD

An eye for distinct patterns and textures has asserted Bed J.W. Ford’s status as a noteworthy presence in the realm of contemporary menswear. Founded in Japan by industry newcomers Shinpei Yamagishi and Keisuke Kohsaka, the cryptically-named label has perfected a personalized design approach that falls indiscriminately between bespoke formality and elevated streetwear, embodying the eclectic state of the sartorial present-day. Bed J.W. Ford’s recent output finds minimal trousers in characteristically draped silhouettes employing both artisanal and athletic flourishes, while elegant soft-touch textiles imbue a sense of delicate refinement into everyday menswear staples such as blazers and button-ups. Unifying the label’s oeuvre is a carefully-considered color palette within which the prevalence of earthy tones occasionally gives way to the vivid pops of color that have been a recurring characteristic across collections. On account of their ability to synthesize obscure reference points into succinct, streamlined collections, Bed J.W. Ford exemplify the way in which an abstract creative process can foster evocative results.