After all, it's fashionable without having to hold back.
In Shinjuku, the city where this photo shoot took place, there are so many different kinds of people. Some are waiting for the bus, some are finishing up with soba noodles after a drinking session, others are working until midnight, all of them shrugging their shoulders in the cold winter air as they go about their daily lives.
The items worn in this visual are all B-15 type flight jackets from BEAMS. B-15 type flight jacket. The official website of BEAMS explains the design and materials used in the jackets in great detail.
Military standard heavy nylon twill is USED to create a real vintage fade look. Every detail has been updated in a modern way, including the puckering, curved sleeves, and overall wide and short silhouette.
However, the only word about the function is "The padding is made of Thermolite® Micro, which is lightweight and has excellent bulkiness and warmth retention. By the way, this B-15 type The flight jacket originated as a classic bomber jacket, the predecessor of the U.S. military's MA-1. Its mouton fur collar and high wind resistance are designed to be worn in severe environments ranging from -10°C to +10°C. For such a jacket, even if it is a current product, you still cannot disparage its cold-weather protection. In short, the Thermolite® Micro supports this jacket's cold protection.
The source of this, "Thermolite® Insulation," is a high-tech padding that uses ultra-fine fibers and a special fiber structure that includes hollow spaces to provide both lightness and heat retention. It is also highly breathable and prevents stuffiness. Even on cold days, you will feel warm from the moment you put it on and be comfortable even if you are active. If you get sweaty after eating soba noodles, you will also take advantage of the fact that the inside is less likely to get stuffy.
In addition, the jacket's oversized design allows for easy movement, and the boa collar and chin strap allow for a wide variety of wearing styles. This jacket is both warm and fashionable, and is recommended for all urban winter walkers.
You may have seen the "Thermolite®" tag used by many brands, including outdoor brands. It is used not only in high-performance outerwear, but also in sleeping bags and accessories. In today's world of functional materials, brand reliability is the deciding factor in choosing a material.
Fashion used to be about endurance, but that is no longer the case. With cutting-edge materials and modern design, it is now possible to realize "fashion without restraint.
What is BEAMS?
A men's casual wear label created in 1976 with the founding of the company. The brand pursues comfortable everyday wear under the theme of "BASIC & EXCITING. While incorporating trends, the label offers today's casual styles by mastication of the basics of casual wear such as sports, work, and military wear, as well as Ivy, rock, and surf-skate styles.
What is THERMOLITE® Insulation?
It is a functional padding that uses ultrafine fibers and a special fiber structure that includes hollow spaces, etc. It is widely used in outdo-brand and fashion items, providing superior comfort in terms of light weight and heat retention.
