NWOT ADEAM From the Runway Japanese Cutout Tied Shoulder Sweater in Tan size S

From the runway in NYC, by Japanese American designer Hanako Maeda, for her brand ADEAM. This is a cropped, swingy sweater with cutouts and ties at both shoulders. In tan. The sleeves are elbow-length and wide, kimono-style. The knit is thick and luscious and the construction marvelous -- truly a work of art. For this runway collection, Maeda says she was inspired by the Japanese art of calligraphy. The style expresses composure, ease, and a relaxed state of mind. The fluid movement of the artist’s hand informed the draping fluidity of her garments, while the natural loops in calligraphy could be seen in the knots. She also wanted to capture how effortless traditional dressing can be in her native culture, where kimonos are worn differently in different settings and seasons. The looser, casual styles, called yukatas, are tied gently at the waist with a thin obi belt. Maeda referenced this in her cropped loose-fitting tops, exposed shoulders, and oversized bows. The looks in this collection are made for layering. Everything is easy, gentle, and versatile. On the runway, Maeda showed this sweater layered over an oversized white shirt. It also can worn on its own. SIZE SMALL It's cut for movement — like a swing coat, so the back has more fabric than the front. Pit to pit (seam to seam) in front: 18" Pit to pit (seam to seam) in back: 20" Length from top of shoulder 18" Dry clean. NEW WITHOUT TAGS: Never Worn. No flaws. I bought this on sale from Moda Operandi.