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Ryo Komuta
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Hiroshi Yamamoto
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Yosuke Ishii
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Ryo Muramatsu
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Yusuke Suzuki
I wanted to go to London.
I became an Arsenal fan by chance and have been looking forward to the weekends. I never thought I would get so hooked, but now I am sniffing around the Emirates Stadium in London, thinking that I have no choice but to go there. I would be happy to go just for the fun of it, but I wonder if I can tie it in with my work.... I'm not sure what I can do.
THE ROW
The Row Bags
Premature Luxury.
At the recent Paris Men's Fashion Week, I saw various shows and confirmed the current position of fashion from various angles, but in between, I also visited an exhibition that was held there. The Row is a New York-based brand, but in recent years they have opened a showroom in Paris, where all of their new collections were on display. I think that having the entire collection on display deepens my understanding of the brand to a much greater degree. Luxury brands in the world are only as good as their history and tradition, and "The Row" already has that style and dignity. I was particularly attracted to this bag. It is rare to find a bag of this type that can be used by men without hesitation, that is both classy and moderately strong.
¥603,900
The Row Japan
03-4400-2656
doublet
Doublet shirt
I'm so big.
For its 23AW collection, once again met the expectations of its fans with a fantastic and punkish worldview. Every season, there are numerous items that are both fun to look at and fun to wear, and this spring/summer, we decided to go with this one. This is an authentic BD shirt made super oversized and roughly cut down in length. What I like about "Doublet" is that it doesn't end at the end of the line. This shirt is also made of high quality fabric and has meticulous attention to detail. The precise embroidery work that sits in an indescribable position is the usual house specialty. Is this a horse, or perhaps Pierre Taki? Well, we leave it to your imagination. Surprisingly? I have a feeling that it will be a piece of clothing that can be worn for a long time.
¥52,800
ENKEL
03-6812-9897
Kakinoha × NICENESS
Kakinoba x Niceness belt
Leading role.
Just a little bit of neon color in your styling for the day can make all the difference. If anything, I feel good for the whole day. Fashion is always so changeable (in a good way). The belt I would like to introduce to you is a gem of a product that requires a great deal of time and effort to paint the top and bottom surfaces of the koba in different colors. Personally, I am not a tuck-in wearer, but this belt is so attractive that it makes me want to change my coordination philosophy (exaggeration).Kakinoha's MemoirsThe exquisite thickness of 27mm is also good, as is the coloring chosen, as is also seen in the following. It is a wonderful belt with fine and elegant playfulness. (Sold out and scheduled to be resold in autumn/winter ( August-September ))
Each ¥33,000
kakinoba
https://kakinoha-kamakura.com/
koti BEAUTY & YOUTH
Coty Beauty & Youth Jacket
The hawk with the ability.
Before,Umbrella made of DyneemaI am personally a fan of Coty Beauty & Youth, and I think this jacket can also be called a masterpiece. The fabric is water-repellent, yet supple and lightweight for comfort, and the form is a slightly loose balloon silhouette. At first glance, it has a very classical look, but when you open the zippers on both sides of the front, you will find many pockets with high storage capacity. Sorry, I forgot to take a picture of it.Official herePlease take a look at the "Pouch" page, but it may be a little hard to see here too. It has a detachable pouch, which is really clever, and yet the front side is stylish and sleek, which is the perfect balance. Please take a look at it in the store!
¥55,000
Coty Beauty & Youth
store.united-arrows.co.jp/brand/by/data/special/koti_beautyandyouth/
Belga 24 Endurance and Lake Biwa Marathon
Just as the half is over, there is a spectacular 24-hour endurance grass race, and the week after that, the full marathon, which has been redesigned as a civic event, is coming up. Running is a fun game, isn't it?
MERRELL
Merrell Barefoot Shoes
Legs can be trained efficiently.
The bouncy cushioning is fun, but on the other hand, running barefoot while using your own feet is also very comfortable. Feeling the direct impact of each step as you land makes you feel as if you are simulating the primitive way of running that is inherent to human nature. This is where thin-soled shoes come in. Merrell, one of America's leading outdoor shoe manufacturers, has been developing and marketing such shoes since 2011. Therefore, the company has a reputation for its depth of knowledge. The "VAPOR GLOVE 6" (left), which offers the brand's best-ever barefoot feeling, and the "TRAIL GLOVE 7" (right), which adds a midsole for greater versatility, both use recycled materials for the mesh upper, laces, webbing, mesh lining, and insole. The outsole also combines Merrell's exclusive Vibram ECODURA, allowing you to enjoy a firm grip while being environmentally friendly. Moreover, while being in a niche genre, the ripe color scheme is also my favorite. It is hard to choose between the two, but if I were to wear them in the mountains, I would choose the "TRAIL GLOVE 7".
(left) VAPOR GLOVE 6 ¥13,200, (right) TRAIL GLOVE 7 ¥15,400
Merrell.
03-3665-1789
https://merrell.jp
Patagonia
Patagonia Shorts
For a long race one day.
I usually run in the mountains in bottoms that have minimal functionality but look casual, such as a certain brand of sea pants or original stretch pants from a select store. However, when it comes to races that exceed 100 km, we need features that will allow us to stay comfortable for long periods of time. The choice is Patagonia's "Men's Strider Pro Shorts 5-Inch," which has been upgraded this season. The lightweight stretch fabric allows for lightweight movement, and the inner lining has a soft-to-the-touch, quick-drying grid liner. Five pockets around the waist make it easy to organize and get gels and rations in and out. I don't have any long races coming up, but I'm thinking about getting one for when I eventually do.
¥11,000
Patagonia
www.patagonia.jp
ELDORESO
Eldresso waist warmers
This is the best way to get over the cold in winter.
Tank top, T-shirt, middle layer and jacket. These four sets usually cover most of my tops from fall to winter. If I change the jacket's warmth according to the temperature, I can cover most of the cold season. However, there are times when it is very cold, so I add a belly wrap. This also gives me a great sense of security. The "Coray Stomach Band" belly wrap from Eldresso is made of WARMCATCH®, a high-performance knit material with a brushed back, and is lightweight and comfortable to wear while keeping the stomach area warm and dry. The full-zip closure allows for easy on and off, making it easy to change clothes. Eldresso has added features that can be used not only in the sports scene but also in everyday life, such as an inside pocket perfect for storing small items. I always carry this in my bag because the cold weather is likely to continue.
¥4,950
Eldresso
eldoreso.stores.com
THE NORTH FACE
The North Face Trail Running Shoes
I am also interested in the highest shoes.
While I am interested in thin-soled shoes that promote natural running, cutting-edge shoes for top athletes that combine the wisdom of sports manufacturers also tickle my personal intellectual curiosity. The North Face's SUMMIT VECTIV PRO trail running shoes are just such shoes, with a three-layer sole unit that combines 32mm of ultra-thick, highly resilient EVA foam in the midsole with a wing-shaped 3D carbon plate with a cutout inside. The outsole features a grippy rubber sole. The outsole is made of rubber with excellent gripping power to catch even wet surfaces. The upper is made of breathable and protective durables mesh, and the wing tongue provides a perfect fit. The North Face, a leader in the outdoor scene, has created a top-of-the-line shoe for enjoying long races. This is a shoe worth trying.
¥29,920
GOLDWIN Customer Service Center
0120-307-560
www.goldwin.co.jp/tnf/
Lately I've been listening to Crewkid Rain all the time.
February was the first month in a long while that a number of foreign artists visited Japan, including Pavement, Wet Leg, Fontaines DC, Coola Shaker, and Lecchilli. We are finally getting back to our usual routine, albeit gradually. Now if only I can enjoy live performances without worrying about my surroundings and shouting out loud. Oh, I went to the Pavement concert myself. It was great!
DAIWA PIER39
Daiwa Pier 39 batik patterned jacket and pants
Ivy of 2025.
My fashion background is American vintage and Ivy. I enjoy today's fashion by adding, subtracting, and rearranging as needed, based on the dressing methodologies and selection of items I have learned from these two sources. The batik-print jacket and pants from Daiwa Pier 39 in the photo are an essential part of the Ivy's spring and summer wardrobe. What is different from those days, however, is that the material has been replaced with polyester, which dries quickly and is wrinkle resistant, and the oversized design allows for a sporty look. This way, you can wear batik patterns that look difficult at first glance without hesitation. It is interesting that "Daiwa Pier 39," which has a background in fishing, makes such items.
Jacket ¥35,200, Pants ¥29,700
Globe Ride
0120-506-204
daiwapier39.jp
KAPTAIN SUNSHINE
Captain Sunshine no-collar denim jacket
Classy denim.
When it comes to modern sophistication of vintage wear, no one comes close to KYAPTEN SUNSHINE. The denim jacket in the photo is an example. It is a so-called 1st style trucker jacket with a single pocket on the left chest, but the collar has been removed to make it collarless. The neck is arranged in a shallow V-neck, and the nep-blended denim fabric made from San Joaquin cotton, which is said to be the cleanest cotton in the world, gives it an extremely noble appearance. The generous size is also graceful. It would be a good idea to style it with a point around the neck, such as wearing a turtleneck cut and sewing a scarf as an inner layer. The denim jacket has been transformed into a classy jacket with the lightness of a cardigan by the hands of "KYAPTEN SUNSHINE.
¥42,900
Captain Sunshine.
kaptainsunshine.com/
TapWater × Wrangler
Tapwater x Wrangler denim cargo pants.
Denim that is not vintage.
It was not long ago that people used to say, "Denim is all about fading. Nowadays, I can tolerate regular, flat, faded denim. In fact, I find it refreshing and comfortable to have this feeling of not trying too hard. A good example of this is the denim cargo pants from Tap Water. As you can see, the color fading of the denim is generally not sharp and shallow. The thick, baggy silhouette with cargo pockets and 90s-style design are also a must-have. I would never have picked up a pair of denim pants in the past, but nowadays, denim pants with a relaxed feel like this are just right. And the fact that they are doing this project with "Wrangler" is unexpected and interesting. At my age, I have learned how to enjoy denim without sticking to vintage.
¥39,600
Fresh Sahis Head Quarters
03-5775-4755
Freshservice.com
is-ness
Reflector wear by ISNES.
As a one-stop shop for festivals and nightlife.
This is the one that completely caught me at first glance. Normally, reflectors are used as a point of reference, but this one is an all-reflector! But this one is an all-reflector! It literally shined so brightly in the showroom that I couldn't help but pick it up. And it's made with a set-up. I think the right way to coordinate this with the rave style of the 90's would be to wear it with an eye toward the rave style of the 90's. The size is also loose and loose, and it looks like lacqueres. The size is loose and comfortable, and I think it will come in handy at outdoor festivals, clubs, and other nightlife venues. It would also be cool to see the reflectors cracked after wearing it.
Shirt ¥52,800, Shorts ¥35,200
isnes
isness.theshop.com
West Coast.
I stepped on American soil for the first time in four years. My last business trip to the U.S., which was the first time in my life, was bittersweet because so many things went wrong. This time, I was determined to make up for that, and with the help of the West Coast weather and the kindness of the people, I was able to achieve satisfactory results.
T.T.
T.T. sweatshirt
What he left behind in this world.
T.T. in Gion, Kyoto, which we covered when it opened in 2021.This month, I was approached by someone involved in the project and had the opportunity to visit again. Although Taiga Takahashi, the creator of this space, is no longer with us, stepping into "T.T." gave me a completely different feeling of atmosphere than outside, and I had the strange sensation of feeling his presence. The next exhibition I visited was also amazing. The exhibition was held at the HOSOO Gallery in Kyoto and displayed about 150 pieces of vintage clothing collected by Mr. Takahashi. All of them were valuable and I felt again that they were unique to Mr. Takahashi, or rather, that he had a unique point of view. Incidentally, this exhibition, "Texture from Textile Vol. 2: Clothing of Time - Taiga Takahashi's Vintage Collection," will run until March 12 (Sun.), so if you are planning to visit Kyoto, please check it out. The sweatshirt featured here is one such piece of clothing with material value as a motif, and is clearly made in a straight pattern with a short length. Another feature is the faded texture, which was created by bleaching a sweatshirt he found in California that had lost its color over time. These are the kind of clothes that allow you to truly feel his legacy. We will have to follow the future development of "Taiga Takahashi" and "T.T." very closely.
¥41,800
T.T.
taigatakahashi.com
Dsquared2
Dsquared T-shirts
Paradise.
The other day, I visited the West Coast of the United States. Oceanside is the northernmost city in San Diego, California, and is about a two-hour drive from L.A. It is a local town, but there were no Asian tourists at all, and everyone I came in contact with was very nice. The strong sunlight and the piercing blue sky gave the town a chill atmosphere that you don't find in Japan. In fact, this is a mecca for surfers, and along the beach, you can see surfers riding the waves with their big cars parked along the shore. This Dsquared T-shirt brings back vivid memories of the oceanside scenery burned into my mind. The pale yellow Old English font, not to mention the vintage-like finish, is a perfect match. Oceanside is a town where this T-shirt looks great. Oh, how I wish I could go back to that place....
¥86,900
Dsquared/Staff International Japan Client Services
0120-106-067
LINE: @dsquared2_jp
BLACK Comme des Garçons
Black Comme des Garcons T-shirt
Meaningful message.
Among the Comme des Garcons brands, one that focuses on the special color black is Black Comme des Garcons. Among the clothes, bags, shoes, and other items that are full of designs that are truly Comme des Garcons, I personally have my eye on the items made in collaboration with Nike. When I go to Dover Street Market Ginza and other stores, I can't help but look at what they have to offer. This season, it is a message T-shirt. Two black and white T-shirts with the handwritten words "PURE MIND FULL HEART" on them. If you look closely, you can see the swoosh embroidered on the chest in the same color as the body. In addition to the oversized silhouette that can be worn roughly as photographed here, a standard silhouette is also available. This one has already been released, so if you are interested, please visit the store.
Each ¥12,100
Comme des Garcons
03-3486-7611
GREGORY
Gregory Bags
Optimal solution for bags.
An indispensable item for travel is a bag. Especially when you go abroad, you may unexpectedly have more luggage than you expected, and after visiting the U.S. this time, I realized that I would like a bag that is functional. In this respect, the "Assault 3-Way" bag can be converted into a shoulder bag by attaching the attached straps, or into a backpack by removing the harness stored in the back of the bag. In addition to the main compartment that opens wide in two directions, there are three pockets on the outside and seven on the inside. It has a capacity of 16 liters, which is large enough to hold a laptop computer without any problems. As for its appearance, the military-like nylon tape on the outside tickles men's fancy. I am thinking of taking this with me on my next business trip.
28,600 yen
Gregory / Samsonite Japan
0800-12-36910
www.gregory.jp
Hibiya Noon for the first time in my life.
I have never been to festivals or daytime events because I don't know what to do, so I have never been to any of them, but the other day Mr. Harashima "Doshin-chu" Chuho invited me to Hibiya Noon for the first time in my life. As it turned out, it was a lot of fun, and the beer Mr. Chuho treated me to at Tully's Coffee in Hibiya Park was fantastic.
The Believable Media is Around us
The Believable Media Is Around Us Cardigan
Clothes made by the person who loves clothes the most in himself.
SORA's message in making clothes is "We only believe in the media around us." He said that he thinks of brand names every day, but has not come up with one that he likes for more than 20 years. This is a counter to the current age in which people are more likely to look things up on the Internet and affirm things that are easy to understand, and it is an episode that makes the words more persuasive. I heard that the name of the brand will be decided soon (?). What will the brand name be? If I were to talk to Mr. SORA, he would probably say, "You are thinking too much. I don't know anyone who loves clothes more than Mr. SORA, and what he makes must be cool. SORA is a person who has influenced my sense of values, so please continue to play with me in a way that you take responsibility.
¥14,300
The Believe Media Is Around Us
https://www.instagram.com/
the.believablemediaisaroundus/
https://thebelievablemediais.stores.jp/
NEW ERA®.
New Era's 59FIFTY® cap
Formal attire for New York lovers.
If you like rappers from New York like JAY-Z, NAS, Mobb Deep, Cam'Ron, CORMEGA, and New York hardcore bands like Cro-Mags, Biohazard, BULLDOZE, 25 Ta Life, and IRATE, this New York Yankees cap is a special one. For those who like New York hardcore bands such as Cro-Mags, Bioazard, B.O.L.D.O.S.E., B.O.L.D.Z.E., 25 Ta Life, and IRATE, this New York Yankees cap must be special. Hats and T-shirts are more of a communication tool than a fashion item for me personally, so when I see someone wearing a New Era cap, I tend to guess what their tastes are based on the way the brim is bent and how deep they are worn. I haven't worn a New York Yankees cap for the past 10 years because I am too afraid of them, but they are always cool to look at, and today I am amazed once again that I can always buy one as a classic. Also, the New York feature in the recently published "inch magazine," an independent magazine, was great, and I am considering putting all the hard stuff aside and wearing one for the first time in a while.
¥6,380
New Era
https://www.instagram.com/newerajapan/
https://www.neweracap.jp/
A-THUG
Aesag's CD "Hitsuyosa".
Words from a rapper who is surviving in New York.
One video was published on YouTube on August 6, 2022. In the video, rapper A-THUG is shown surviving in New York by DJ MUNARI, and the impact of the video is more than enough to draw you in at once. The image of A-THUG crawling up from the bottom of the heap shown in the video that is released on an irregular basis after that, personally, really pushed me forward and made me say, "Have you seen A-THUG's video? It's great! I have talked with many people in many places. I had interviewed A-THUG several times at my previous job, and I had met MERCY, KEMMY, and Mr. Murayama of "II TIGHT MUSIC," but I don't remember how it all started. I don't remember how it happened, but I visited him at his house near Kawasaki Daishi, and he was very kind to me when he was in Japan. As a fan of A-THUG, I am looking forward to seeing what kind of HIP HOP he will continue to bring to us in the future.
¥2,750
FUJI JUKO
FHI Rabbit Jr.
One that is over 50 years old and was acquired in the year of the Rabbit.
When it comes to vehicles, I have always chosen the old ones for their non-standardized modeling beauty and the simplicity of their structure, which makes them easy to repair even if they break down. When I thought about giving up my car and riding a scooter, this being the Year of the Rabbit, what immediately came to mind was the Fuji Heavy Industries Rabbit. So I contacted a senior colleague who has been helping me with motorcycle-related matters for a long time, asking him to let me know if he found a good Rabbit, and about two weeks later, he called me right back and said, "I found one in Aomori. I received some photos of the bike and found it to be in good condition, although it looked like a 1967 model, and the fact that it was an "S301B" model with a 3-speed manual transmission instead of a torque converter (automatic transmission) made it perfect. The engine was running and the price was within my budget, so I decided to buy it immediately. A few weeks later, I had it brought to me from Aomori, and when I finally got to ride it, the 123 cc 2-stroke engine seemed to be in great shape. Other than the fact that the meter was not working and the gas cock was a bit odd and not genuine, there was nothing to be concerned about. I would like to take my time to maintain it and ride it leisurely.
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