ATON (A to N) is Japanese for A to Z. Based in Tokyo and created by Yasuharu Kuzaki in 2016 creating elevated, minimalist designs which emphasise personal style over fashion. Yasuharu starts with the most premium fabrics - silks, cottons, and cashmere - and celebrates the characteristics of the cloth; from his treatment of fabric and dyeing processes to the execution of timeless cuts. This attention to detail in every stage of the manufacturing process shines in the finished articles.
Uli wears the Aton Hemp Suede Coat and Aton Wrinkled Cotton Cami Dress.
The Aton Wrinkled Cotton Cami Dress is cleverly cut with an inverted pleat under each arm and at the back to add volume to the A-line structure of the dress. The straps are adjustable and there are two hip pockets hidden in the side seams (a handy unexpected addition for a dress of this style).
The cotton lawn material yarn-dyed in Nishiwaki City is wrinkled in the Nishijin district of Kyoto. Usually, cotton fabrics have a casual look and a crisp and heavy feel from the twisting of the yarn, but this material is specially finished so it has a soft and delicate look that retains the original characteristics of the material.
Anna wears the Aton Cotton Silk Crew Neck Sweater in Green and the Aton Compact Wool Tapered Tucked Pants in Black.
The ATON Cotton Silk Crew Neck Sweater is hand-dyed using a special Kasuri dye process, made from an ultra-soft cotton and silk blend with a thick ribbed collar and light finishing on the cuffs. It feels light and smooth against the skin.
This special Kasuri process is a form of Ikat dyeing, but this is done in a much more sophisticated and delicate scale to achieve this gentle gradation in colour - like a spring haze. By fine-tuning the random spacing and colour distribution by hand it is distinctly different from ordinary Kasuri.
