Where Tailoring Meets Street — Inside LOWF's "Japandi" Capsule
SummaryMelbourne label LOWF blends precision tailoring with streetwear, creating limited-run capsules worn by global icons like The Roots and OddiseeFounded by Sione Taufa, the brand reflects his background in tailoring, global design, and cultural storytellingThe latest sold-out capsule, Japandi, fuses Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian functionality, reinforcing LOWF’s reputation for thoughtful, heritage-driven designMelbourne’s fashion scene has a quiet disruptor and its name is LOWF. Crafted for what the label calls the “modern curator,” LOWF blends precision tailoring with a streetwear edge while producing capsule collections that have quietly gained cult status among cultural icons.Founded in 2020 by Creative Director Sione Taufa, LOWF reflects Taufa’s lived experience: from his upbringing in his mother’s tailoring studio to absorbing global design language through travel and sport. It’s a story stitched into every garment and steeped in craftsmanship, culture and intention. The label has already earned organic cosigns from heavyweights like The Roots, Sampha and Oddisee, the latter of whom tapped LOWF as his exclusive tour partner across Australia and New Zealand.Their latest capsule, “Japandi,” has cemented LOWF’s reputation for fusing clean design with cultural depth. Inspired by the harmony of Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian functionality, the drop reinterprets traditional workwear through a refined lens with standouts like the Kyoto Box Pleat Pants and Axis Quilted Vest having already sold out, with a waitlist growing by the day.Collaborations with artists like Japanese craftsman Eijiro Fukuda further underscore the brand’s ethos: thoughtful design, responsible production and a deep respect for heritage, making LOWF one of Australia’s most compelling fashion exports right now.Take a closer look at the offerings above and head to LOWF’s website for more details. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LOWF® (@lowf__apparel)Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
Summary
- Melbourne label LOWF blends precision tailoring with streetwear, creating limited-run capsules worn by global icons like The Roots and Oddisee
- Founded by Sione Taufa, the brand reflects his background in tailoring, global design, and cultural storytelling
- The latest sold-out capsule, Japandi, fuses Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian functionality, reinforcing LOWF’s reputation for thoughtful, heritage-driven design
Melbourne’s fashion scene has a quiet disruptor and its name is LOWF. Crafted for what the label calls the “modern curator,” LOWF blends precision tailoring with a streetwear edge while producing capsule collections that have quietly gained cult status among cultural icons.
Founded in 2020 by Creative Director Sione Taufa, LOWF reflects Taufa’s lived experience: from his upbringing in his mother’s tailoring studio to absorbing global design language through travel and sport. It’s a story stitched into every garment and steeped in craftsmanship, culture and intention. The label has already earned organic cosigns from heavyweights like The Roots, Sampha and Oddisee, the latter of whom tapped LOWF as his exclusive tour partner across Australia and New Zealand.
Their latest capsule, “Japandi,” has cemented LOWF’s reputation for fusing clean design with cultural depth. Inspired by the harmony of Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian functionality, the drop reinterprets traditional workwear through a refined lens with standouts like the Kyoto Box Pleat Pants and Axis Quilted Vest having already sold out, with a waitlist growing by the day.
Collaborations with artists like Japanese craftsman Eijiro Fukuda further underscore the brand’s ethos: thoughtful design, responsible production and a deep respect for heritage, making LOWF one of Australia’s most compelling fashion exports right now.
Take a closer look at the offerings above and head to LOWF’s website for more details.
Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
