emmanuelle moureaux layers 100 colors of paper for mino cape

emmanuelle moureaux layers 100 colors of paper for mino cape
all photos by daisuke shima / nacasa & partners  — courtesy of emmanuelle moureaux

influenced by the functional and beautiful design of traditional japanese straw rain-capes — typically crafted with bundles of woven strands to provide warmth from a harsh climate — french designer emmanuelle moureaux has layered her ‘mino’ garment for men and women. long, delicate strands of paper — spanning a spectrum of 100 different colors laid out in unique order — materializes two different forms of the wearable caplet.

with motion, hues set in the back are revealed as the surface sheets float into the air, revealing all colors instantaneously. the women’s ‘mino’ adopts 3,450 strands of paper sliced into 5mm wide strips to express softness and daintiness through graceful movement; the men’s edition employs 1,140 strands of 20mm wide lengths, amassed to express a sense of boldness despite the delicate quality of the material. an accompanying shoulder bag uses 5mm wide strands that flutter gently in the wind, faintly showing the gradient of hues.

the women’s ‘mino’ adopts 3,450 strands of paper sliced into 5mm wide stirps

with motion, hues set in the back are revealed as the surface sheets float into the air

with motion, hues set in the back are revealed as the surface sheets float into the air

the design expresses softness and daintiness through graceful movement

the wearable leaves traces of color throughout the cityscape

handbag and women’s ‘mino’

a spectrum of 100 different colors are laid out in unique order

 1,140 strands of 20mm wide paper sheers come together for the men’s ‘mino’

a gradient of hues wraps around the wearer’s body

the men’s edition express a bold quality, despite the delicate nature of the paper

a traditional japanese straw-rain cape

project credits:

color: 100 colors + white
item:  women’s mino / men’s mino / shoulder bag
material:  paper
supported by:  takeo co., ltd.
exhibited at:  tokyo designers week 2014
duration:  2014/10/25 – 2014/11/3