Biography

Kaito Hori was born in Japan. After working as a stylist assistant and as a designer in New York from 1996, he entered Arnhem Academy of Arts in the Netherlands in 2000. His graduate collection at the Academy was selected for ITS3 (International Talent Support). Worked for Balenciaga in Paris.

Iku Furudate was born in Japan. After her Graduation at the Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo in 1998, she studied at the Central Saint Martins College in London. Her graduate collection was selected for Hyeres 2002. Worked for Sharon Wauchob in Paris.

Designer

Kaito Hori and Iku Furudate

Company profile

Established in 2005 by Kaito Hori and Iku Furudate, Commuun has held exhibitions during the Paris Women's Ready to Wear Fashion Week ever since. From its debut, with the Spring Summer 2006 collection, Commuun has constantly enjoyed a strong critical acclaim among some of the most highly-regarded stores in the world, such as Maria Luisa in Paris, Dover Street Market in London, 10 Corso Como and Isetan in Tokyo.

The core idea of all collections is drawn from the structural aspect of nature, with its balance and tensions. Commuun’s work aims at reconstructing these features through simple but strong shapes and fine detailing. This fundamental approach is also reflected in the exclusive use of natural and organic fabrics for the collection.

Before each collection, a detailed research is undertaken in order to determine the most adequate fabrics to work with. Once carefully chosen, the materials are further refined through the use of the traditional French pattern cutting technique to create clothes of long-lasting quality, balance and functionality. Commuun's garments are best-known for their simple and well-tailored patterns reinforced by futuristic details.