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PRINTED FABRICS

I used to get a sample book of printed fabrics from the 1920s and 1930s in France.Since becoming independent, I have continued to design fabrics based on woven fabrics from...

PRINTED FABRICS

I used to get a sample book of printed fabrics from the 1920s and 1930s in France.Since becoming independent, I have continued to design fabrics based on woven fabrics from...

FABRICATION FRANÇAISE

A nut button made a few decades ago, purchased in France some time ago.The words “FABRICATION FRANÇAISE (made in France)” are printed on the base, and the surface of the...

FABRICATION FRANÇAISE

A nut button made a few decades ago, purchased in France some time ago.The words “FABRICATION FRANÇAISE (made in France)” are printed on the base, and the surface of the...

Key Chain

The photo shows a brass motel key chain that we plan to deliver to our dealers.We are planning to apply an aging process to it.Brass is a material that develops...

Key Chain

The photo shows a brass motel key chain that we plan to deliver to our dealers.We are planning to apply an aging process to it.Brass is a material that develops...

Cotton Felt Pennant

This picture shows the cotton felt pennant of the Prequel that we plan to give to our dealers, and various vintage pennants that we used as reference. The three-dimensional sewn...

Cotton Felt Pennant

This picture shows the cotton felt pennant of the Prequel that we plan to give to our dealers, and various vintage pennants that we used as reference. The three-dimensional sewn...

100 Years Old Fabric

This material is a valuable fabric taken from a fabric sample book approximately 100 years old. The warp and weft yarns are carefully unraveled, and the types of yarns, weaving...

100 Years Old Fabric

This material is a valuable fabric taken from a fabric sample book approximately 100 years old. The warp and weft yarns are carefully unraveled, and the types of yarns, weaving...

Original Fabric

PREQUEL is an apparel brand that faithfully inherits the beauty of former fabrics and craftsmanship while reinterpreting them with a modern sensibility.

Original Fabric

PREQUEL is an apparel brand that faithfully inherits the beauty of former fabrics and craftsmanship while reinterpreting them with a modern sensibility.

Jacquard Fabrics

One of the most appealing aspects of the Prequel is its original Jacquard fabrics, which are the result of meticulous attention to detail.

Jacquard Fabrics

One of the most appealing aspects of the Prequel is its original Jacquard fabrics, which are the result of meticulous attention to detail.

This piece was created with a modern interpretation of the reversible camouflage pattern adopted by the U.S. military in the 1940s, this piece was created with a modern interpretationusing Reversible...

J0001 Combat Hooded Jacket

1920s French Military Pants

These dead stock military pants, which we came across by chance at a flea market in Paris, are truly a witness to history. Before handing them over to the sewing...

1920s French Military Pants

These dead stock military pants, which we came across by chance at a flea market in Paris, are truly a witness to history. Before handing them over to the sewing...

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025

We will continue to strive to bring you better products in 2025 while gradually increasing the number of items.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025

We will continue to strive to bring you better products in 2025 while gradually increasing the number of items.

Indigo Dot Dobby Fabric

This indigo dot dobby fabric, inspired by a 100-year-old design, features a beautiful contrast between raw yarns and indigo blue, creating a rare, unique texture. We hope you'll try this...

Indigo Dot Dobby Fabric

This indigo dot dobby fabric, inspired by a 100-year-old design, features a beautiful contrast between raw yarns and indigo blue, creating a rare, unique texture. We hope you'll try this...

Designed based on 100-year-old fabrics

Based on a 100-year-old vintage French fabric, this original plaid shirt was developed by Priquel through careful analysis and prototyping.

Designed based on 100-year-old fabrics

Based on a 100-year-old vintage French fabric, this original plaid shirt was developed by Priquel through careful analysis and prototyping.

Vintage Trousers

French pants from the 1930s. The texture and design of the fabric are attractive, and we would like to utilize them in the production of future items.

Vintage Trousers

French pants from the 1930s. The texture and design of the fabric are attractive, and we would like to utilize them in the production of future items.

Ribbed Sweatshirt

Reversible sweatshirt made of hand-spun style yarn. Cotton from different regions is used to recreate an old-fashioned texture.

Ribbed Sweatshirt

Reversible sweatshirt made of hand-spun style yarn. Cotton from different regions is used to recreate an old-fashioned texture.

Vintage Sweatshirt Fabric

American sweatshirt vintage clothing from the 1950s and 1960s has a unique texture that becomes softer the more it is worn.

Vintage Sweatshirt Fabric

American sweatshirt vintage clothing from the 1950s and 1960s has a unique texture that becomes softer the more it is worn.

Prequel Sweatshirt Wear Changes

The raw color of the prequel sweatshirt lightens with wear and laundering, and the backing becomes softer with age.

Prequel Sweatshirt Wear Changes

The raw color of the prequel sweatshirt lightens with wear and laundering, and the backing becomes softer with age.

Indigo Camouflage

This fabric is a reversible camouflage based on the “Duck Hunter Camo” of the 1940s, dyed in indigo to give it a unique texture.

Indigo Camouflage

This fabric is a reversible camouflage based on the “Duck Hunter Camo” of the 1940s, dyed in indigo to give it a unique texture.

1930s summer pants fabric

Items made from a reproduction of 1930s French military summer pants and using a unique ox fabric will be available next spring.

1930s summer pants fabric

Items made from a reproduction of 1930s French military summer pants and using a unique ox fabric will be available next spring.

Buttons from 100 years ago

Reproduction of a 100 year old button in 11.0mm. After much trial and error, every detail has been reproduced in this special accessory.

Buttons from 100 years ago

Reproduction of a 100 year old button in 11.0mm. After much trial and error, every detail has been reproduced in this special accessory.

1920s vintage henley shirt

Underwear shirt from the 1920s, woven of wool. At that time, synthetic fibers were not yet widespread, and natural materials such as wool and cotton were the norm. Wool is...

1920s vintage henley shirt

Underwear shirt from the 1920s, woven of wool. At that time, synthetic fibers were not yet widespread, and natural materials such as wool and cotton were the norm. Wool is...

C1001　Henley Sweatshirt

We have been developing fabrics and making samples of "PREQUEL" products since last year, and they will be arriving soon. The first item is the cut-and-sew "C1001 Henry Sweat."

C1001　Henley Sweatshirt

We have been developing fabrics and making samples of "PREQUEL" products since last year, and they will be arriving soon. The first item is the cut-and-sew "C1001 Henry Sweat."

European vintage clothing stores

I recently had the wonderful experience of visiting a vintage clothing collector's store in France, an antique watch store in Italy, and a charming vintage clothing store when I was...

European vintage clothing stores

I recently had the wonderful experience of visiting a vintage clothing collector's store in France, an antique watch store in Italy, and a charming vintage clothing store when I was...

100 year old fabric sample book

We have created our own fabrics based on a 100 year old French fabric sample book

100 year old fabric sample book

We have created our own fabrics based on a 100 year old French fabric sample book

Classic Striped Fabric

Design second collection based on a 100 year old fabric sample book.

Classic Striped Fabric

Design second collection based on a 100 year old fabric sample book.

INDIGO DUCK HUNTER CAMO

The fabric is based on a reversible camouflage pattern introduced by the U.S. Army in the 1940s.

INDIGO DUCK HUNTER CAMO

The fabric is based on a reversible camouflage pattern introduced by the U.S. Army in the 1940s.

1930's Officer Summer Pants

The officer summer pants, circa 1930, purchased from a Parisian thrift store

1930's Officer Summer Pants

The officer summer pants, circa 1930, purchased from a Parisian thrift store

PREQUEL Textile Archive

Rooted in early 1900s French textile archives, PREQUEL deconstructs yarn, weave, and color—rebuilding them for today. Not a reproduction of history, but a translation of it into the future.

PREQUEL Textile Archive

Rooted in early 1900s French textile archives, PREQUEL deconstructs yarn, weave, and color—rebuilding them for today. Not a reproduction of history, but a translation of it into the future.

PREQUEL

The brand name "PREQUEL" represents the story before that story begins.

PREQUEL

The brand name "PREQUEL" represents the story before that story begins.

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MORE THAN VINTAGE FABRIC

June 4, 2026
PREQUEL is known for recreating fabrics from over 100 years ago, but our T-shirts and sweatshirts have also become signature pieces. Made from heavyweight fabric slowly knitted on vintage machines,...

MORE THAN VINTAGE FABRIC

June 4, 2026
PREQUEL is known for recreating fabrics from over 100 years ago, but our T-shirts and sweatshirts have also become signature pieces. Made from heavyweight fabric slowly knitted on vintage machines,...
J1007B 30s Sports Jacket

May 22, 2026
Made from 1.5mm full vegetable-tanned horsehide, this jacket gradually transforms through wear.What begins as a stiff, heavy leather slowly molds to the body, developing depth, creases, and natural tension unique...

J1007B 30s Sports Jacket

May 22, 2026
Made from 1.5mm full vegetable-tanned horsehide, this jacket gradually transforms through wear.What begins as a stiff, heavy leather slowly molds to the body, developing depth, creases, and natural tension unique...
Translating Vintage Fabrics Into the Present

May 21, 2026
PREQUEL’s original fabrics are reconstructed from textile sample books dating back over 100 years.By carefully analyzing the yarns, weave structures, textures, and atmosphere of vintage fabrics, we reinterpret them through...

Translating Vintage Fabrics Into the Present

May 21, 2026
PREQUEL’s original fabrics are reconstructed from textile sample books dating back over 100 years.By carefully analyzing the yarns, weave structures, textures, and atmosphere of vintage fabrics, we reinterpret them through...
Plain Jacquard Fabric

May 21, 2026
Until now, PREQUEL has focused on reconstructing jacquard and dobby fabrics inspired by textile archives from over 100 years ago. For the 2027 Spring / Summer collection, we are exploring...

Plain Jacquard Fabric

May 21, 2026
Until now, PREQUEL has focused on reconstructing jacquard and dobby fabrics inspired by textile archives from over 100 years ago. For the 2027 Spring / Summer collection, we are exploring...