Update with the times.
The original M-48 test sample (middle) and M-65 fishtail parka (left), which were the motifs for this project
You said that the detailing was based on the M-48 test sample, which part?
Moriyama:The cigarette pockets on the arms are a common M-48 detail, and the snap buttons for the liner are a test sample detail. We adopted it because it worked well as a design feature.
Kurihara:The details are interesting, and I think vintage clothing lovers will be curious to know, "What's that?" I think that people who like vintage clothing will be interested in it.
The four dotted buttons on the side of the wing were designed from an M-48 test sample. It is a good accent.
. Especially in white, the snap buttons stand out as a design feature.
Kurihara:In the last few years, things like snow camo for the US military have been popular, so white military is also nice. This outerwear is washable like modern military outerwear, so you don't have to worry about stains even if it is white. . Above all, it is lightweight and warm.
The insulation is filled with PrimaLoft, so the warmth retention is perfect. Despite its massive appearance, it is also lightweight.
Moriyama:Yes, that's right. I have always liked the M-65 Fishtail Parka and wear it often, but I thought it would be easier to wear if it were a little lighter. . Since I made it with a hood last time, I decided to make it without a hood this time, giving me more freedom to play around with the way I wear it. You can easily show the hood even if you wear a parka as an inner layer, and if you open it a little, you can show the neck of your shirt or something.
Kurihara:M-65 fishtail parkas are becoming scarce, so a full set with liner and hood is expensive. But both Mr. Moriyama and I end up wearing them without the hood. . So, if you want to update it, it would be ideal without the hood.
. The neck is a stand-up neck without a hood, similar to the M-65 fishtail parka.
Kurihara-san, how do you see the updated military wear?
Kurihara:I had a Happy Suit that was supplied to the U.S. Marine Corps by Wild Things, and I had been checking out their tactical line. However, in the past five years, there has been a decrease in the number of such released military items, and it is difficult to find them even if you look for them. So I am happy to have these items made.
. Moreover, it is nice that they are designed to be worn in a fashionable way.
Kurihara:I would think that what exists in vintage clothing is fine in vintage clothing, so I personally prefer this kind of updated design to replicas that have been completely reproduced in detail.
Moriyama:The M-65 Fishtail Parka cannot be fastened at the neck, so we have updated it with buttons so that it can be fastened. . The buttons on the cuffs are positioned so that they can be fastened even when worn by women. . Despite these changes, the practical aspects of the garment have been retained. For example, the drawcord at the waist could have been hidden inside, but we left the cord outside so that it can be fastened at the waist even when unzipped and taken off.
The two sizes, L and XXL, are also very special.
Moriyama:The last Monster Parka was divided into men's and women's sizes, but in order to have more range, we decided to have only two sizes. Regular oversized and very oversized . We wanted people to enjoy the movement of the fabric and wear it, so our aim was to have men wear size L and women wear size XXL. The oversized silhouette of the garment is quite oversized even if a man wears size L, and if a woman wears size XXL, it will look like a one-piece dress. . Of course, we hope you will choose the size according to your own sense.
Kurihara:M-65 fishtail parkas used to come in size XS until about 2010. Then, the S size became popular, and in the past two years, the M size has also become popular due to the oversize trend. In the past, we also received inquiries for L and XL sizes, which we did not purchase in the past. I keep an XS in stock for myself, but if I wanted to wear a larger size now, I would go with a size S. The demand for the same item has changed. I think it is good that the demand for the same item has changed, and larger sizes are now in demand.
Moriyama:. The younger generation's sense of value toward vintage clothing is changing, isn't it? Since "77 Circa" is basically centered on reconstructing vintage clothing, I would be happy if people could see these details and become interested in vintage clothing. I think fashion is more enjoyable when you know the background of the clothes.
