A new addition to Meridian's line-up for AW'25, CIOTA is a clothing maker founded by Shiota Co., ltd, a garment factory and fabric manufacturing & sales company based in Okayama, Japan. CIOTA carries out the entire process of making clothes in-house–from selecting materials and textile design, to weaving fabric and determining construction methods. Their garments take inspiration from classic eras of American military, sportswear, and leisure clothing, while maintaining a uniquely Japanese attention to the smallest of details. The majority of CIOTA's pieces include some form of the brand's original long-staple Suvin cotton fabric, giving them an incredible smooth, supple feel that has to experienced in-person. Above all, CIOTA makes clothes that you will find yourself reaching for time and time again, as new wardrobe staples.