. The brand offers a modern interpretation of military wear.
I heard that you used to deal in vintage clothing from "Avilex".
Okutomi: . you were buying flight jackets. Military items have different atmospheres depending on their age . I think the items we sold at "BOY" were made in the 2000s, and they had a unique atmosphere. It is not that anything is fine as long as it is old, but it is important whether or not it matches the mood of the times and the timing of when it is worn. I think that "Avilex" also changes depending on the age, so I would like to compare different pieces from different eras to see how they have changed over the years. I think there are certain points in the long history of "Avilex" that appeal to me each time I see it.
This leather jacket incorporates the "RECON (Reconnaissance Corps)" design with prints and patchwork throughout. Made of soft sheep leather with a water-repellent finish, it is slim but easy to wear and move around in.¥81,400
What is your impression of "Avilex"?
Okutomi: I used to pass by the Avilex store in Shibuya because it was close to BOY, and I would look at the show windows and follow the military trend each time I went there. I believe that there is a clear trend in military wear, and it was only in the last 10 years that the MA-1 became popular. When I look at the show windows of "Avilex," I see customized MA-1s and flight jackets with many patches, and I get the impression that the brand offers a modern interpretation of military wear. I get the impression that you are a brand that reacts quickly to trends within the military genre.
I hear that stadium jackets by "Avilex" are popular among rappers these days.
Okutomi: Heh! Really? Rappers sometimes come to our store, and we sometimes hang out with them at clubs, so I pay attention to them and check them out. They are very good at taking in new genres of fashion and making them their own, and they are very quick to do so. . So it is very interesting that these artists are interested in "Avilex.
The drummer of Blink 182 is a popular producer overseas, and I'm interested in the pop punk and hyperpop trends that are emerging around him. I thought this leather jacket would look fresh if worn with an awareness of the pop-punk style of the early 2000s, so I tried to create a boyish look while being conscious of the length and volume of the jacket.
What did you think of the items from FLYER'S CAMPAIN that you wore today?
Okutomi: I have a sturdy build, so when I wear a leather jacket with hard leather, I look like a real biker (laughs). . So I prefer something with soft leather like this jacket, and I personally like the single center zip. . Moreover, I'm happy that this one is slim, yet easy to move around in. It would be easy to wear anything oversized, but I like the fact that this silhouette is easy to move around in.
. The items in this collection were designed not only with a cool look in mind, but also with an eye toward how relaxed and comfortable they can be worn.
Okutomi: . Both the vest and the jumpsuit were very easy to wear. . Especially with the jumpsuit, I was worried about whether the size would fit when I took a quick look at it. But that was not the case at all when I tried them on, and they were easy to wear and move around in. I think the wide range of use for both outdoor and town use is also appealing. As for the long T-shirt, the fabric is one of the toughest I have ever worn. So it should be very useful as an inner layer in the fall and winter.
