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The Wild Things Monster Parka is a favorite of select stores.
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The Wild Things Monster Parka is a favorite of select stores.

The monster parka has long existed as a symbol of PUC (protective combat clothing) made for special forces operating in harsh environments, and has recently been gaining recognition as a fashion item. Last year, WILD THINGS released an updated version of this classic item. This season, which was the debut season and received favorable reviews across the board, has seen a further evolution, from inline models to special-order models. The staff of the four leading select stores that were in charge of buying the brand will talk about its appeal.

  • Photo_Ryuta Seki
  • Text_Kenichiro Tatewaki
  • Edit_Yosuke Ishii

FOCUS03 nano universe

Yosuke Watanabe / Chief Buyer, nano・universe

What kind of image did you have of Monster Parka in the past?

Military wear has been attracting a lot of attention in the vintage clothing industry recently, and I think it is particularly current among them. Thanks to the popularity of big silhouettes and down jackets, there is no longer any resistance to voluminous outerwear, which is probably a big factor. Then there is storage capacity. With cashless shopping and smaller gadgets, people are carrying less and less, and with the storage capacity of the Monster Parka, I think people will be able to go out empty-handed. . The impact of the hoodie makes it one of a kind, and I'm glad I don't have to worry about a little rain.

What prompted you to create this special-order model?

Actually, this is the first time I have handled the Monster Parka since I became a buyer for Nano Universe. Last year, I selected other products from "Wild Things," and they were all very good. I had also heard good things about the Monster Parka, and as I mentioned earlier, it matched the current trend.

A. Please tell us about the points you focused on when you made the special order.

Many military items have been perfected, so I tried not to overdo it. What I think differentiates this collection from others are the fishtail details and the logo. I have always loved mod coats such as the M-51 and M-65, which I often wear, and I incorporated the essence of these coats in the fishtail. As for the logo, the inline model has reflective material under the logo, but I used the same color embroidery for a more minimalistic look. Also, we have chosen to offer two sizes, M and L, which is unique to our company. The Monster Parka itself is made in a large size, so two sizes can be used. The M size is between the normal S and M, and the L size is between the M and L sizes, so we hope that people will enjoy the subtle sizing, such as a little smaller or a little larger.

What kind of styling would you recommend for a "town wear" theme?

I also often wear vintage military wear, which is similar to my usual style, but I suggest casualizing the look by adding slacks and leather shoes to the bottom.

STAYLE SAMPLE BY nano universe

Wild Things x Nano Universe] Monster Parka ¥38,000+TAX, [Cal O Line x Nano Universe] Fleece ¥9,200+TAX (Nano Universe Customer Service), other personal items


WILD THINGS × nano universe

MONSTER PARKA ¥38,000+TAX

Nano Universe Customer Service

0120-705-088
store.nanouniverse.jp

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