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Appearance of GRIP SWANY / EKAL 2026 SS EXCLUSIVE ITEM

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Published Mar 30, 2026 11:03 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:56 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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EKAL has released a 2026 SS bespoke item in collaboration with the outdoor brand GRIP SWANY.
It is a special edition pursuing mobility, based on the classic gear shorts.

EKAL has released a 2026 SS bespoke item in collaboration with the outdoor brand GRIP SWANY. It is a special edition pursuing mobility, based on the classic gear shorts.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001459.000003710.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Mar 30, 2026

Against the backdrop of 'TINY GARDEN Tateshina', an accommodation facility operated on the shores of Lake Tateshina in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, 'EKAL' is a brand that develops items seamlessly connecting daily life and nature under the concept of 'Not to the sea, not to the mountains, but to the lake.' Following the buzz created last season, bespoke items with 'GRIP SWANY', an apparel brand combining urban design with field-spec functional beauty, are appearing again this season.

Based on GRIP SWANY's synonymous 'Gear Shorts', the pattern has been revised from scratch to pursue ease of movement.

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: New Product
Organizations: GRIP SWANY
Dates in source: 2026 SS
Products / services: 2026 SS EXCLUSIVE ITEM

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Announced　Mar 30, 2026 11:03 PM — Distributor PR TIMES
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AI structured & analyzed　Apr 24, 2026 9:04 AM
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FAQ

What kind of brand is EKAL?

EKAL is a brand by Urban Research that showcases items seamlessly connecting daily life and nature, set against the backdrop of the accommodation facility 'TINY GARDEN Suwa' in Nagano Prefecture.

What are the features of this special order item?

This special order item is based on GRIP SWANY's staple 'Gear Shorts,' with a redesigned pattern to enhance mobility.

Which season's items are these?

These are exclusive items for the Spring/Summer (SS) 2026 season.

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Washin AI News Desk“Appearance of GRIP SWANY / EKAL 2026 SS EXCLUSIVE ITEM”AI News by Washin Village（和心村）, Mar 30, 2026. https://aeo.idaeo.ai/ai/urban-research-co-jp/en/news/2026-03-31-grip-swany-ekal-exclusive

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