STYLE 1 The thickness is just right for three-season wear.
PROFILE
After graduating from Bunka Fashion College and Otsuka Textile Design College, she gained experience as a designer at an apparel manufacturer, and in 2011 launched her own eponymous brand, "JUN MIKAMI. He is the author of "Knitting JUN MIKAMI" (Bunka Publishing Bureau).
INSTAGRAM:@jun__mikami
You have coordinated a sweatshirt from "Champion" in all black. Do you often tuck in your sweatshirts?
Not always, but sometimes I do. This sweatshirt is just the right thickness. Not chunky and thick , not flimsy and thin. I can wear it except in the middle of summer.
This sweatshirt is 9 ounces, so it doesn't look stiff even when tucked in. Is there anything you are particular about when wearing sweatshirts?
Size is important to me. I choose between two extremes: small or much larger. If I want to wear large, I choose a men's size. As for how to wear it, I like to wear a sweatshirt under a set-up jacket. Also, I sometimes wear it with military pants.
Champion is a leading American brand, but do you like American brands?
I like it . American brands have a straightforward image. I feel comfortable with designs that are not overly complicated.
JUNMIKAMI doesn't have any items with a logo. On the other hand, Champion's logo has a definite presence.
I envy brands that have an iconic logo; one year ago, I renewed the logo for JUNMIKAMI . At that time, I thought about an iconic logo, but it was really difficult.
. It seems to be difficult to make it easy to understand, but also to make it unique.
Yes, it is. I think the "Champion" logo is great because it is simple, recognizable, and can be used as a design motif in itself.
. Maybe it's because of the long history of the company, established in 1919.
If it is a newly launched brand, I sometimes think it is fine without a logo, but the "Champion" logo is better to have.
STYLE 2 . toughness and a nice dry texture.
T1011" long sleeve T-shirt was worn in a monotone color.
I always coordinate with a color scheme like this. I don't wear too many layers and keep it simple.
I hear that you usually wear "Champion.
Yes . I am allowed to wear it. Long T's are by far the most common. I also have vintage ones.
How do you wear it?
On a warm day like today, I wear shorts, but I often pair them with crisp pants, like slacks. It is a sense of making a difference between casual "Champion" and formal pants. I often coordinate my outfits by wearing a "rah-rah" style. I don't wear too many layers of clothes and keep it simple.
What made you start wearing Champion T-shirts?
My husband has a lot of them, and before I know it, I've worn them all by myself (laughs). (Laughs.) This one I wore today has pockets, but I was wearing the type without pockets.
What do you like about it?
I still like the tough part. This long T is also made of a thicker fabric with a dry texture, different from other brands , and the here (binder neck) is also solid. That, to me, is the biggest attraction.
The USA cotton has a nice dry touch, and the thick 7 oz. material is tough and sturdy. So, do you usually wear men's size?
Yes . . I'm in the mood for a larger size, so much so that the shoulders are down. So, when I roll up my arms like this, it gives a sense of volume, which is good.
