Dispelling the image of a high threshold! Many items for daily use.
Let's start with the 2021SS items from "Dunhill," so let's take them in our hands and have a look at them.
Westfield:I had a strong image of dressy items such as suits and tailoring, but there are also casual items like this.
Nishimata:Indeed. I checked out the official online boutique and what's in the lineup now, and there are some items I'd like to check out for daily wear.
Westfield:What kind of item is it?
Nishimata:It is an M-65 type jacket, and at first glance it looks normal, but it has a down vest as an inner lining.
Westfield:Well, it looks interesting. I can see from this that you have put in the essence of work while also paying attention to tailoring.
Nishimata:This linen jacket and pants would look great on Ms. Nishino.
Westfield:The linen jacket is backless and has an interesting transparency. The pants are like trousers but with painter's details, and the sewing is done with three stitches, so I think they are sewn at a factory that can make proper workwear.
Nishimata:That's a good point (laughs).
Westfield:In a manner of speaking, I make clothes (laughs).
Nishimata:I see that you also offer T-shirts. Does this one have "dunhill" on the chest?
Westfield:I'm very particular about this. There are really few places that can do chain stitch embroidery nowadays.
Were there any items that caught your attention?
Nishimata:I was interested in this white knit and others. It looks normal, but it's quite design and detail oriented.
Westfield:The characteristic knitting pattern of the ribbed part of the neck seems to be "reduced", but I think it is a daring expression of the knitting pattern that definitely appears when knitting the curve.
Nishimata:It is quite intricate. The threadbare detailing throughout is also interesting. Which items caught your attention, Mr. Nishino?
Westfield:For me, it's this leather bag. It is designed like a cigarette case, but the connection of the flap uses the detail of an attache case, which is new.
Nishimata:This is cute. If Mr. Nishino or a fashion YouTuber were to casually use it, it would be like, "What brand is this?" It would be a buzz-worthy item (lol).
Do you have a different image of "Dunhill" now that you have actually seen the items?
Westfield:It has changed the way I look at things quite a bit. I had a strong image of suits and tailoring, but I can feel your attention to casual items as well.
Nishimata:I agree. There were many items that I would like to use in styling .......
Westfield:I felt the image of "reinterpretation of American casual from the British point of view," such as adding work details to dress items.
Nishimata:Indeed. Perhaps it is just a coincidence, but I think that many of the items selected this time were American-style designs.
Pick up items
Linen double jacket ￥240,000+TAX It is double-breasted and backless (no lining), which is a trend, and is thin enough for the humid Japanese summer. The pockets on the side vents and other details are also outstanding. Although double-breasted, the silhouette is not oversized.
Denim utility trousers ¥52,000+TAXTrouser-type denim is made expressive by adding loops on the side like painted pants. The belt is detachable and can be used flexibly by adding a shirt or T-shirt. The dress-like design is also interesting in that it is sewn with 3-needle stitches, giving it a workwear-like appearance.
Rock bag ￥216,000+TAXThe lock bag was also used on the 2020AW runway. The design was inspired by the classic attaché case, a symbol of the English gentleman, and the lock portion follows that design. Although compact, the bag is known for its high storage capacity. Just by carrying it, you will look good.
