About Lumen et Umbra

LUMEN ET UMBRA Lumen et Umbra “light and shadow” in ancient Latin reflects harmony that come from nature and the universe. Because ”where the light is brightest, the shadow is deepest.” Issei Fujita LUMEN ET UMBRA is a creative collaboration between Japanese designer Issei Fujita and photographer Susanna Ferrante. The brand was launched in 2006 and it stands for an experimental recreation of garments in a very delicate design process. Clothes that synchronise with identity rather than aggressively overcome the wearer has many unrevealed details to discover. Creating outside seasons and industry circles LUMEN ET UMBRA focus more on timeless, unique and, many times, gender fluid objects as an answer to over consumerism and profit driven fast fashion. Japanese tradition and the use of high technology in fabrics and production develop a special dialogue between the past and the future. Read their story