PROFILE
Born in Chiba Prefecture, he started Nexus Seven in 2001 under the concept of "Multiple Maniaxx & Technixx. In 2001, he started "Nexus Seven" under the concept of "Multiple Maniaxx & Technixx". He has a deep knowledge of vintage clothing and is particular about fabrics, sewing, and other production backgrounds, and he works to create products with a high level of perfection down to the smallest detail. In addition, they are also involved in "BEYONDEXX," which uses denim fabrics as a base for its production, and also produce products for the professional basketball team "Altiri Chiba" of the B-League. He is also the creative director of the professional basketball team "Altiri Chiba" of the B-League.
PROFILE
Born in Fukuoka, Japan. After working as a hairdresser's assistant and at a select store, she became independent. 2017, she opened "Witty In 2020, he will open an actual store in Yutenji. She is committed to conveying secondhand clothing as a "story" rather than just clothes.
PROFILE
Born in Okinawa Prefecture, he started his career in the apparel industry in his 20s and became independent before turning 30. Relying on his knowledge based on American casual wear, he now works as a vintage buyer under the name "OKINAWAN PICKERS". He also works as a buyer for "Witty Vintage".
It has a unique mood not found in other military pants.
How did you come to make the M-45 trousers?
Konno: The M-45 is an item that I myself wear often. I have been interested in thicker pants for a while now, and recently I have been paying attention to them again. You also wear them a lot, don't you, Akamine?
Yuuki Akamine ("Yuuki"): The items piled up here are our personal belongings. I love them too. I keep finding pants that fit my body type and keep buying more.
What kind of item are M-45 trousers?
Yuuki: These are the field trousers of the U.S. Army, which were created in the latter half of World War II. Anyway, the silhouette is characterized by its thickness.
Konno: You don't see them at all these days.
Yuuki: Compared to M-65s and baker pants, we don't see them at all anymore.
Konno: It is true that Baker is seen more often. I have always wanted to make an M-45 someday. When I checked Akamine's many personal belongings, I found that each of them had individual differences, and I thought it would be interesting to design a piece while skillfully editing those differences.
NEXUSVII. x Witty Vintage x Dickies M-45 Trousers
Each ¥27,500
You are trying to create an ideal M-45 while retaining the details that you like.
Konno: That's right. Nexus Seven has been working with Dickies for a long time, and I thought we could do something in the form of a triple collaboration. I also wanted to develop a women's line as well.
Reiko Akamine ("Reiko"): I like this item myself, and in fact I am wearing it today. The silhouette is thick, but the waist fits my body perfectly. I also like the texture of the fabric, which has a depth to it, and it has a different appeal from the current military pants.
I see you also have small sizes.
Yuuki: I think they were worn by relatively small Asian people.
I think there are items such as M-41 and M-43, but did the silhouette change as the period progressed?
Konno: The M-45 is characterized by its bold and rugged silhouette from the hip area to the hem, and that's what makes it cool.
Yuuki: They have a unique mood not found in other military pants.
Konno: Also, the adjuster tabs at the hem are unique. It is a detail to allow for boot twinning, but I am sure it is a transition due to changes in equipment over the years.
Yuuki: It was basically worn during the cold season, so the silhouette was thickened in order to wear wool items inside. This is a feature that can be used for utility purposes. This led to the M-65 later on, and as an intermediate step, there are transitional M-45s with cargo pockets added later.
The M-65 has a zipper fly on the front, whereas this era still has a button fly. I feel the difference in such details also reflects the age of the garment.
Konno: Yes, that's right. Looking at M-45s from that time, there are some that use star-type buttons, buttons made of urea resin, and buttons made of a material called Bakelite. So this time, I happened to find a large number of dead stock Bakelite buttons, and I felt like I was able to connect the dots within myself.
Yuuki: I am very happy that we were able to use Bakelite buttons this time. It is a very hard material, so now it is used as a construction material. It is so hard that diamond cutters are used when processing it, and it is getting further and further away from being used as a clothing material. It has more depth and atmosphere than ordinary plastic. It is something we would never have been able to find on our own, so I am very proud of Mr. Konno.
