A collaboration project with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Based on the view of the Earth captured by JAXA’s climate change observation satellite “SHIKISAI” (GCOM-C), this project presents jeans in which the observation image data is woven into a single piece of cloth using A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE’s signature advanced jacquard weaving technology.

“SHIKISAI” (GCOM-C) observes the Earth every day, delivering important data for addressing the various issues we face, such as climate change, disasters, and resources. At the same time, the Earth as seen from space is astonishingly beautiful, reminding us that it is irreplaceable.

This time, we present jeans designed based on an observation image of the Antarctic Continent. Antarctica is one of the harshest environments on Earth. Most of the continent is covered by the Antarctic ice sheet, which has an average thickness of about 2 km. A vast expanse of white ice, with the deep blue sea peeking through its cracks. That vivid contrast captivates the viewer while quietly turning attention to the changes taking place on Earth.

By wearing these jeans, you can use clothing, something familiar to us, as an opportunity to think about the connection between the view of the Earth captured from distant space and our daily lives. Through this connection, we hope the jeans will serve as a source of inspiration for reflecting on the value of observation data and thinking about the global environment.

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
JAXA is an organisation that promotes the full range of space and aeronautics activities, from basic research to development and utilisation, including the development and launch of satellites and rockets, crewed space technology, and aeronautical research and development. Within JAXA, Space Technology Directorate I develops and utilises satellites that benefit people’s lives. Through research and development on Earth environment observation and disaster monitoring by satellites, as well as communication and positioning technologies, it carries out a variety of activities that support our lives and society from space, including understanding disaster situations and navigation. It also continuously observes sea ice, forests, greenhouse gases, and more, and uses that data in efforts to solve global challenges such as climate change and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).