A place for expression and the creation of a new world. Dr. Martens is bringing new culture from Tokyo to the world. | feature

A place for expression and the creation of a new world. Dr. Martens is a new culture from Tokyo to the world.

Harajuku and Omotesando are the center of Japanese fashion, but they are also areas that have developed in connection with world culture. In October of this year, a new store opened in such an area. It is called "Dr. Martens SHOWROOM TYO. This is the first concept store by "Dr. Martens" focusing on "made in England" and special collaborative models, and it is also a space that was set up to reexamine our roots and to transmit a new culture. It is also a space that we launched to reexamine our roots and to introduce a new culture. Why did a store that only carries the brand's top collections come into being at this time? We interviewed two of the brand's key people to find out.

Photo_Kazuma Yamano

Text_Yuichiro Tsuji

Edit_Ryo Muramatsu

The pinnacle of Dr. Martens "MADE IN ENGLAND".

Another major highlight to mention is the shoes that will be available in the store. The store offers a full line of shoes made in England, the brand's home country. The shoes are handmade in small numbers and are the pinnacle of Dr. Martens' premium collection.

LEFT : MADE IN ENGLAND 1461 TECH 3-EYE SHOE ¥40,700
RIGHT : MADE IN ENGLAND 1460 TECH 8-EYE BOOT ¥44,000

Accented with a combination of different materials, these two pairs are made of Tec Tuff Dual Original, a strong material, from toe to heel. Both models are abrasion and water resistant, and the upper is a hybrid design with a magnetic buckle closure.

LEFT : MADE IN ENGLAND VARLEY DB BKL SHOE ¥37,400
RIGHT : MADE IN ENGLAND 1461 SO SHOE ¥36,300

. These shoes are also "MADE IN ENGLAND. The soft and comfortable patent material, with a mirror-like luster, creates a dressy, new "Dr. Martens" atmosphere. The traditional monk strap type and the gathered slip-on type are available.

In addition, Dr. Martens has collaborated with world-class brands such as A Cold Wall, Herschel Supply, Haven, Haven by Marc Jacobs, Swicok, and Jound. The monthly collaborative models will be released from the Dr. Martens SHOWROOM TYO. In addition, an archive collection of modernized versions of models from the past will also be available.

1461 DM TYO 3-EYE SHOE ¥26,400
1461 LEO TYO 3-EYE SHOE ¥28,600

Of course, there will also be limited edition shoes to celebrate the opening. These are the two pairs. One is a pair in olive and black smooth leather based on Dr. Martens' iconic 1461 3-hole shoe, and the other is a pair in leopard-print hair-on leather. Both are exclusive Tokyo Exclusive models decorated with gold eyelets & hiker eyelets, plus a lace charm engraved with "TYO" . The heel features a logo inspired by the Tokyo Metropolitan Flag, which is also not to be missed.

"KOSUKE KAWAMURA" ART EXHIBITION
Schedule: ~November 7 (Sun.)

And here, one artist is featured each month, and the boots made are also exhibited. The first artist selected for the exhibition is collage artist Kosuke Kawamura. His intricate and detailed handiwork, which can be said to be the essence of his work, makes his "Dr. Martens" art boots well worth seeing. Kawamura's collage works are also displayed in the store, which also functions as a gallery space.