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If those five people wore the new Elle Bean. Part 2
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If those five people wore the new Elle Bean. Part 2

L.L.Bean Japan Edition" retains the classic American mood, but has been arranged so that it is easy for Japanese people to wear. This collection is worn by people who are active in their daily lives. How does L.L.Bean's functionality and designs tailored to the Japanese lifestyle fit into their daily lives? We will follow the affinity between the two collections over the course of the first and second parts.
Continuing from the first part, the second part also features five unique individuals. From a calligrapher, a model, a vintage clothing store owner, a label owner, and a comedian, these people from various fields wear the new "L.L. Bean" brand.

No.1 Kazuto Horiuchi

PROFILE

Horiuchi Isshu

Born in Tokyo, Japan in 1998. After working as a stylist's assistant, in 2022 he opened an online vintage clothing store, "greeny The store offers a selection of clothing from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, selected from his own unique perspective.
Instagram: @yellowgardenshed

The look is classic, but the functionality is well updated.

This is the store.Coffee Bar NaimaDo you often come to the "Mere Old Man"?

Horiuchi:It's very cozy and I often come here to relax. I can have lunch, just have a cup of tea, or even late at night, so I sometimes come here late at night. At night, we sometimes have events, so you can see a different side of us. It's a place where you can enjoy yourself in many different ways.

Do you prefer the outdoors to the indoors?

Horiuchi: I am an active person. I run a vintage clothing store, and there are days when I spend all day inside working, but when I have time, I ride my bicycle to Shibuya or Harajuku, or to visit friends. This store was one of those destinations.

Winthrop crew neck sweatshirt ¥14,300

What kind of vintage clothing do you like?

Horiuchi: I like items from the late 90s to early 2000s. I myself have worn many different kinds of clothes, and I feel that the clothes from that era fit me well. I pick up items that are basic and can be worn casually.

Is "Elle Bean" included in that group?

Horiuchi: It is a classic among outdoor brands, and I have the impression that the number of young people who like secondhand clothing is increasing, so I think the brand is gaining recognition. That's why the brand is very popular even in secondhand clothing. I myself often wear their outerwear. Many of them are easy to wear in everyday life.

How do you like L.L.Bean Japan Edition?

Horiuchi: It was so good. They had everything I was looking for in vintage clothing that I wished I had. I thought the lineup really hit the right spot, or rather, it scratched an itch.

Fairfield Vest ¥29,700

Do you have any points that are different from second-hand clothes?

Horiuchi: The materials and details have been brushed up to be more modern. For example, the vest I am wearing uses the latest "PrimaLoft®" padding, and the cuffs are large, which makes it easy to layer large-size garments. There are also windproof details to prevent wind from coming in from the sides and chilling the body. It looks classic, but I like that it has been updated to be functional.

Sweatshirts are cute too.

Horiuchi: I really like this one too. The size is great. I wore it with loose denim for an old-time skater look. I think the fact that it blends in with so many different styles is also appealing.

INFORMATION

L.L.Bean Japan Edition

L.L.Bean Japan Official Online Store
L.L.Bean Japan Official Instagram

Elle Bean Customer Service Center
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