FEATURE | F/CE. x NANGA for eye_C magazine No. 02
FT Bomb JKT - Blue Grey
This collaboration brings together the unique skill sets of two entities: F/CE. and NANGA. The latter borrows their name from the 8000-metre high mountain that towers above the factory, Nanga Parbat in the Himalayas, where the Japanese company has manufactured feather products for over 70 years.
The collaboration sees the perfect marriage between new-age design and one of the oldest methods of insulation: down. Each jacket is made out of a rare and unique fabric developed by F/CE themselves called FLIGHT/Ephirite, similar in specification to ripstop nylon, that possesses waterproof and high moisture permeating characteristics; yet maintains a soft and smooth texture. This, combined with the down provided by NANGA, provides apt weather-proofing for any urban climate: cold, wind or rain - in part thanks to a DWR treated exterior, boasting high water repellency. The combination of F/CEs functional muse and NANGA’s high quality down feathers, has resulted in the following expertly crafted goods.
FT Action Down Parka - Coyote
FT Stand Down Coat (Women´s) - Army
One of the five jackets featured is specifically designed with the female body in mind - the FT Stand Down Coat - featuring 3 drawstrings throughout for adjustability and button-fastened sides, complemented with strategically placed pockets. As a result of these features, it can be tailored to the individual’s body shape. All F/CE garments are designed to be sleek and seamless in all respects, the N3B Type A and FT Bomb are a testament to that, a nod to the other products they produce under their name. Both jackets boast utilitarian sensibilities in the form of an abundance of internal and external pockets for any storage needs.
FT Bomb JKT - Camo
FT N3B Type A JKT
The various pieces shown above is now available via ROOT STORE in Tokyo and their website alongside select stockists worldwide.
Words: Alistair George Hinkins
Photo: HOYE
