This collection takes the same stance as Nanooks first collection. This time is the int of departure is an ethnic costume.

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Gozen Tomeo is one of the onna begeisha, better known as the female samurai. Later on these proud warriors were deleted from history as only males were allowed to hold this position.

Gozen Tomeo was one of the more famous ones as she fought with a sword made for a man. Again it's this change in genderconform that Nanook takes for her inspiration.

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This goes further towards the difference between the Japanese all female bikergangs named Bososuku Girls and the well known male gangs here in the West. The colourful turmoil versus the rugged leatherpants and jeansvests.

And the obi belt that pulls the oversized pieces together.

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