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Utility Chaos & Avant-Garde Precision: Flâneur & Hikari no Yami | Veyra Weekly 22

Utility Chaos & Avant-Garde Precision: Flâneur & Hikari no Yami | Veyra Weekly 22

By Sam A. · 2025-11-16

Veyra Weekly – Vol. 22

This week, Veyra Weekly explores two opposite yet equally compelling design philosophies — maximalist industrial utility from Flâneur and avant-garde craftsmanship from Hikari no Yami.

Flâneur – 56-Pocket Denim Shorts

Flâneur’s latest release transforms classic denim into a statement of functional excess. Their 56-Pocket Denim Shorts take utilitarian design to an experimental extreme, blending humor, engineering, and craftsmanship into one wearable concept piece.

Flâneur’s technical breakdown of the 56-Pocket Denim Shorts reads almost like blueprints for a wearable utility device. The shorts are constructed from 100% 12 oz cotton and built with a relaxed fit and elongated inseam, giving the silhouette both comfort and a distinctive industrial drape. What truly defines the piece, though, is the pocket architecture: 52 cargo pockets, paired with two front pockets and two back pockets, all arranged with an almost humorous commitment to functional excess. The adjustable waistband and button-snap front pockets reinforce the utility-first approach, while the custom hardware, button fly, and signature Flâneur back patch add finishing touches that root the garment in thoughtful craftsmanship.

The result is a silhouette that feels industrial yet playful — a maximalist commentary on utility that stands out instantly in any streetwear environment.

Available Now: flaneurmondial.com
Instagram: @flaneurmondial

Flâneur 56 Pocket Shorts Front Flâneur Denim Pocket Detail Flâneur Styled Look

Hikari no Yami – Chapter 8 AW25: Cross Rope Dress Shirt

Emerging from a NYC x Tokyo perspective, Hikari no Yami brings an avant-garde sensibility shaped by precision craft and conceptual minimalism. Their Cross Rope (Made-to-Order) Dress Shirt blends classic tailoring with sculptural rope detailing that creates tension, structure, and narrative.

The Cross Rope Dress Shirt from Hikari no Yami carries the meticulous, hand-crafted sensibility that defines the brand. Every detail is constructed manually — from the hand-applied rivets to the sculptural ropework that wraps the shirt with architectural precision. The fabric itself is soft and breathable, providing a comfortable counterbalance to the structured rope elements, and the entire garment is fully hand-sewn, underscoring its artisanal nature. Made in Japan from a blend of 60% recycled Japanese polyester and 40% recycled Japanese cotton, the shirt combines sustainability with an avant-garde design philosophy, resulting in a piece that feels both ceremonial and wearable.

The silhouette carries an architectural, nearly ceremonial presence — a garment that bridges fashion, sculpture, and performance while staying wearable and intentional.

Available Now: hikarinoyami.com
Instagram: @hikarinoyamii

Hikari no Yami Cross Rope Dress Shirt Hikari no Yami Rope Detail Hikari no Yami NYC Tokyo Look

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Vol. 21: veyraapp.com/blog/veyra-weekly-special
Vol. 20: veyraapp.com/blog/veyra-weekly-vol-20

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