Shopping Addict 2024 July
~ Editor's Favorite ~ Part 1

KAPTAIN SUNSHINE × NEW ERA

Captain Sunshine x New Era Cap

I've been into jazz lately.

Message caps are a common sight these days. Most of them are decorated with a witty phrase, quote, or saying in English, and people put them on because they identify with or find them amusing. Let's Get Lost" here translates to "Let's disappear" or "Let's get out of here," but I didn't get this one because I liked the meaning of the phrase as it is. . Those with good intuition may have already noticed this.... I'll refrain from saying more, but "Let's Get Lost" is such a phrase that those who understand it would definitely want to give it a whirl. The fact that the phrase attracts our attention despite its modest letter grade is probably due to the special power of this phrase. Although it may be a bit odd, I would like to pull out the photo T and match it with the phrase. By the way, the body is 29TWENTY by " New Era.
8,800 each

Captain Sunshine.
kaptainsunshine.com

Eyevol

Eyevol sunglasses

Stick to the lens.

The hot days continue, but summer is the time to get a tan. This is the season to enjoy the outdoors to the fullest! Outdoor festivals and camping are the best time to enjoy the outdoors. And that means you need sunglasses. While shopping around, I picked up a pair of sunglasses with the "vol system™️", the highest grade lens label created by "Eyevol". The brown lens "Field" shown in the photo is said to have been controlled to produce spectral characteristics that emphasize green wavelengths by coloring the entire lens. In short, while being sunglasses, they allow you to see green clearly and vividly, so you can enjoy nature even more. As a side note, the "vol system™️" lineup also includes "Urban," which is ideal for daily use, and "Fishing," which is a polarized lens for fishing. There are many different types of sunglasses. Sunglasses are a part of our eyes, and if we go to the trouble of choosing the right lenses, we want to be particular about the lenses we choose.
35,200 each

Eyevol Tokyo Store
5-12-6 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
eyevol.com

Librairie sans titre

Libreri Saint Tittle Shopping Bag

My favorite bookstore in Paris .

Paris is full of wonderful bookstores. Shakespeare and Company, where Hemingway once frequented, ofr. in the Marais de Nord, which offers a wide selection of fashion, art, and photography books, and The Bookshop in the Palais de Tokyo, which has a pleasant, spacious, sky-high space. The Bookshop, but my personal recommendation is Librairie sans titre. I happened to find it while strolling around the Rue Publique station area, and it was a jackpot! After passing through the cute tiffany blue exterior, the store was filled with little presses and books from independent publishers. There were also some risograph posters on display, creating a very nice atmosphere. After carefully examining the books, I took home a few zines and the shopping bag you see here. Aren't they cute? This is a bookstore I will definitely stop by when I visit Paris in the future.
8 each

Libreri Saint Tittle
Instagram:@librairiesanstitre

BAND DESSINEE 1964-2024

Bande dessinée catalogs

BD study in progress.

Recently, I have been buying a book by Mobius, the master of bande dessinée (French-speaking comics, hereafter BD), as a souvenir for myself when I go to Paris. I have been buying books by Mebius, the master of the bande dessinée (French-speaking manga, hereafter BD). I was inspired by his influence on many Japanese manga artists, including Katsuhiro Otomo. The realistic depictions and compositions are really wonderful, and I enjoy it as if I were looking at an art book rather than reading a story. . And I can't read French. The photo is a catalog of a recent BD exhibition held at the Centre Georges Pompidou, which includes a list of representative BD artists and the history of BD. The picture of Mobius on the cover was so cool that I bought it to put it on my bookshelf. . I am also interested in the contents of the book, so I will read it slowly while translating it when I have time.
€13

NNORMAL

Normal apparel

Comfortable recognition.

So-called independent brands are easy to categorize, and sports manufacturers have extremely few designs that I like. I personally prefer a brand that has the functionality to run at any time of the day, yet is well designed and still flaunts a neutral stance. So I chose apparel from Normal, an outdoor brand started in 2022 by Kilian Jornet, one of the world's best mountain athletes, of which Spain is proud. Rain jackets, T-shirts, socks, and shorts . While many top athletes have proven their performance in all of these items, the designs are as beautiful as everyday wear. . And yet, the fact that they are not that well-known in the general public is also appealing. These are the hottest items that work in the field and fit in well on the street. We hope you will take this opportunity to get to know them.
Rain jacket ¥39,600 , T-shirt ¥13,200 , Socks ¥5,500 , Shorts ¥19,800

normal
www.nnormal.com/ja_JP

Salomon (Japanese brand of haloperidol)

Salomon sandals

The color looks great in summer.

In the summer, I generally wear sandals . . because it's hot. One of the most useful types is the flip-flop type with tongs. They are easy to put on and take off , but hard to take off. The feeling of them gripping my toes as if I am training is also nice. So I thought I would introduce my recent favorite pair of flip flops from Salomon, but the samples are on lease. Once again, I picked two sandals, a slide type and a moc type, also by "Salomon". While both are soft and comfortable, they do not have the fluffy feeling typical of recovery sandals of recent years. The moderate firmness and soft upper gently cradles the foot and provides a comfortable fit. Moreover, the yellow-based color scheme is sure to work as an accent for your summer coordination. Incidentally, the moc type can also be worn like sandals by folding up the heel.
(left) ¥8,800, (right) ¥9,900

Salomon Call Center
03-6825-2134
salomon.com

MILLET

Millet Stuff Bags

Catchy looking and functional.

Just the other day, I visited the exhibition of "Miret. The latest performance gears, such as the original waterproof and breathable material "Tiffon" and the "Trilogy" series, which is called the pinnacle of technology, are well worth seeing, as only a prestigious French company can. Of all the items on display, the one that caught my personal attention was the "Air Compression bag. This is a staff bag that can be compactly stored by putting bulky clothes in it and pushing air out of the exhaust port. Available in three bright colors, it looks catchy. Yet, it has a TPU waterproof coating, so it is designed to be safe in a sudden rain. Moreover, the bag is available in three different sizes (size M shown in the photo), depending on the purpose. If you go to the trouble, you may want to buy three different colors and enjoy packing more than ever.
Each ¥4,620

Millay
millet.com

Malibu Sandals

Sandals by Malibu Sandals

For your summer partner.

As noted earlier, I wear only sandals in the summer. Especially flip flops. They are easy and comfortable, but when the soles start to sweat, they are extremely uncomfortable to wear. However, wearing tabi socks lacks a sense of freedom. To solve this problem, we introduce the "Surfrider" by Malibu Sandals. The cool design of the Surfrider is made of woven man-made leather, and while it has ergonomic arch support, the rough footbed will keep you dry and comfortable even if you sweat a little. In addition, the outsole is made with a rubber sole for enhanced comfort, providing an addictive, sticky feel. This is a fascinating item that accurately packages the features that I am looking for in a sandal right now. How about these as your partner for the summer season?
Each ¥12,100

Malibu Sandals
malibusandals.com

vowels

Bowls Shirts

The ideal form of street casual.

One of the elements that shape my fashion is street casual . When I was a country boy in college, I used to take the express bus all the way to Tokyo in order to buy clothes. I went to stores of "Bape," "Number Nine," "GDC," "Balance Wear Design," and other brands that were at the height of their popularity at the time. Although there were hardly any items of interest left to buy (laugh), this action was an initial impulse at the time when I was beginning to perceive fashion, and I think my goal was to experience the world I had seen in magazines in the flesh. More than 20 years have passed since then, and I came across "Bowls". When I saw the carefully tailored clothes made of high quality materials, I thought that this was the ideal street casual style that I was looking for. The shirt is a symbol of this, with its loose-fitting, comfortable fit made of a typewriter fabric blended with Supima cotton. The blue stripes on the body and the breast pocket are exactly the same pattern, which is also a highlight. To gain a deeper understanding of "Bawls," we spoke with Yuki Yagi, the designer behind the brand, to find out more about the brand.Click here to read about it.
¥51,700

vowels
vowels.com
Instagram:@vowelsarchive

GREGORY

Gregory backpacks

The best solution for bag selection.

One of Gregory's masterpieces is the "daypack. I think its good point is the sense of security that comes from its matured shape and the size of the pack, which can hold a lot of stuff. However, it is a bit over-spec for me, as I carry only a few things on weekdays. When I was looking for something more compact and urban looking, I came across the "Allen 20 AL". First of all, it is a good size to fit a wallet, a thin jacket folded up, and documents. . It is a size that is easy to carry on the train. The inside has a sleeve for a PC, and the outside has a side pocket suitable for a water bottle or a folded umbrella. The shoulder strap, which determines how comfortable the bag is to use, is thin and looks unreliable at first glance, but it fits my slender shoulders well and does not slip off. On the other hand, thicker, padded straps would fall off, so this was a pleasant discovery. Small details such as the logo in the same color as the body and the looped zipper pulls are also very nice. In sum, I think this bag is the perfect solution for the urbanite.
¥16,500

Gregory / Samsonite Japan
0800-12-36910
www.gregory.jp

UNDEFEATED

Undefeated Shoes

A unique masterpiece , here.

My feet have become accustomed to sneakers. I have always wanted to wear leather shoes with a crisp leather sole, but to be honest, it's hard to get used to comfortable shoes.... . I ended up with a pair of shoes by "Undefeated" and "Padmore & Burns. Padmore & Burns is a long-established shoe manufacturer founded in 1934, and is famous for having made shoes for Clarks in the past. This work is based on the moccasin boots that were introduced in the 1960s. The shape itself is classic, but the coloring is very modern. The black coloring with navy accents at the opening is a subtle accent. The ease with which they can be worn with jeans, slacks, shorts, and more is also a point of recommendation. Undefeated" is known for its sneakers, and this is a unique masterpiece among them.
33,000 yen

undefeated
03-5962-7885
undefeated.com

LACOSTE

Lacoste Sneakers

Old & New.

The other day I visited the Lacoste showroom. Among the new products lined up for the fall/winter season, what caught my eye were the sneakers. The brand is pushing a wide range of products, from high-tech to low-tech, in a variety of shapes and sizes. Each season, the design and manufacturing have clearly evolved. This time we picked up a new model of the classic "BASESHOT. . As soon as I saw it, I was attracted by the retro-inspired design. I thought it was very nice that the upper was made of furred suede and assembled in an austere color. The alligator on the side is also arranged in a bronze color to match the overall design. The history of Lacoste's shoes starts with court shoes derived from tennis, but don't you think this is a brilliant interpretation of that? . I think they are kind of modern and fit in well with the casual fashion HOUYHNHNM readers like.
¥16,500

Lacoste Customer Center
0120-37-0202
www.lacoste.jp
Instagram:@lacoste_tokyo

SUPREME

Supreme mesh panel linen shirt

I'm concerned about the dirt, though.

Supreme" is located on the route leading to and from Shibuya Station to the office. Daikanyama". I occasionally have a chat with Shohei, a staff member who also works as a DJ, and our eyes met that day, so I went into the store and saw an item on the rack that caught my attention. It was this "Mesh Panel Linen Shirt. This summer, I've been wearing a long-sleeved shirt on weekdays over a tank top and a short-sleeved shirt on weekends, and I was kind of hoping to find a short-sleeved white shirt. I just happened to find the perfect one, so there was no reason not to buy it. Shohei recommended a T-shirt by Alice Coltrane, who is also known as John Coltrane's wife, and I listened to it on the subs on the way home. Going shopping with a purpose is good, but one of the most comfortable shopping experiences for me is when I happen to come across something I like and ask someone who knows about it to tell me about it. It's a white shirt, so I want to wear it in a way that it doesn't get dirty as much as possible, but I also think it's just as well to wear it in a suitably rough way and enjoy the taste of it.
reference product

Supreme
Instagram:@supremenewyork
supreme.com

Barbara Mason Jr

Knit shirt by Barbara Mason, Jr.

For the first time in my life .

Black, white, navy, gray, khaki, blue. When I think back to the clothes in my closet, except for T-shirts, they are almost all of the same color. It is easier for me to stay in the same outfit every morning than to think about what to wear, so even if I buy new clothes, they are usually similar to the ones I already have. Especially in the past year or two, I have been trying not to add clothes to my wardrobe by getting rid of one new outfit after getting one new one (with the exception of T-shirts), so the tendency to wear only similar clothes has become even stronger. . In the midst of all this, I changed my mind a little and picked up a piece of yellow, a color that I don't have a single piece of clothing in my closet. I mean, I have never worn such a yellow outfit in my life. Mason Jr. It is a short-sleeved shirt made of quarter-gauge knitted jersey by SORA's Barbara Mason Junior, and I was personally impressed with the way the tag was attached. I'd like to wear it over a simple white tank top on my days off to get through this summer, but I'm afraid I'm likely to run into a lot of people I know at clubs, so I'll have to be a little careful about that.
18,700 yen

Barbara Mason, Jr.
Instagram:@barbaramasonjr
thebelievablemediais.stores.com

FAIRLY SOCIAL PRESS

EP & ZINE by Fairy Social Press

People in town .

Fairy Social Press by HB and SAWSK. The irregular events "BOYS DON'T CRY", the release of records and cassette tapes and zines, and other activities centered on the connection between the two of them with hardcore as the main subject matter are always of interest to me. The other day at the "BEAMS Japan", the 4th floor of the venue as well as in front of the store after closing looked like a live house. I have always thought that people in live houses and clubs who don't know your real name, age, or occupation are cool, and the people around Fairy Social Press are just that. The zine, which contains valuable interviews with such cool bands and photos of people who have been my friends for a long time and that person I see at the live houses, is like a city reference book for me. The zine I bought at the pop-up is a compilation of SAWSK's previous artwork, and the record is a split between ROCKCRIMAZ and SECONDARMS. After a long time, "BOYS. DON'T CRY" should also be held.
Record ¥1,980
ZINE (with mix CD) ¥1,540

Fairly Social Press
Instagram:@fairly_social_press

MARIO

Mariwo's book "People of the World

It's not delinquent or cultural.

While there are many interviews with rappers and reading writings by third parties , there are not many opportunities to read writings by rappers themselves. Published as the second volume of the new "Livelihood" label of Momannen Shobo by editor Shuichi Kitao, "The World's People" by rapper Mariwo is a book that made me realize that a third party can't write about the world. . A world devoid of bling-bling chains, luxury cars, and trendy fashions, it is a world that deviates from the popular image of rappers. It is neither a success story of a delinquent born and raised with a reason who is rehabilitated nor a nerdy cultural subculture, but a story of Mariwo's life that not only kept me engrossed in reading the pages, but also had the power to make me go back and repeat the sentences over and over again. Looking at Mariwo's profile, I see that he was born in 1985, one year younger than myself, and that we are of the same generation. . It has been more than a year since the publication of "Sei no Hito" (People of the World). I am curious about many things, such as where he lives, what kind of life he leads, what he thinks about, and how he came to publish "Living".
¥1,870

Million Year Bookstore
Instagram:@millionyearsbookstore
millionyearsbookstore.com

BODHI

Bodhi T-shirt

Adult Ratio.

Lately, I've been feeling a bit uncomfortable wearing only a cotton T-shirt. I think it may have something to do with the fact that I frequently wear shorts, but I feel that they make me look somewhat sloppy. I often wear short-sleeved shirts instead, but I really want to wear collarless shirts. This cut-and-sew shirt from Bodhi is just right for such a situation. The material is a blend of cotton, cashmere, and silk, so it doesn't feel stiff and casual. Rather, it is smooth to the touch and has a slight melting and smoothing effect. . But it is not too soft. This is probably due to the high ratio of cotton. The balance between the two is good, and it blends in easily with the rest of the garment without a care in the world. There are many merino wool T-shirts these days, but this kind of T-shirt is also possible, don't you think?
Each ¥25,300

Bodhi.
bodhi-cashmere.com

TUDES

Tudes Shelf

Modern Korea.

I don't even need to mention it now, but the presence of Korea is amazing. I feel like I see it in every field. This shelf is also from a design studio in Seoul, Korea called "Tudes," which just started in 2022 and this is apparently their second product. The simple approach of combining two stainless steel plates looks very modern and gives the impression of a blank space that can accept anything. There are other variations, such as a brass one, which is like an extra piece of Shibasaburo Kitasato's new bill. Personally, I prefer this one, which blends more easily with the interior design. Journal Standard Furniture" carries it, so if you are interested in it, please check at each store.
¥9,900

Journal Standard Furniture
baycrews.com/brand/detail/js-furniture

Le Labo

Le Labo Candles

New Size.

. When it is this hot, I can't sleep without air conditioning. Denko-chan recommends setting the temperature at -1°C (27°F); 28°C is too hot and 26°C is too cold. I try not to leave the windows and doors open to prevent the cool air from escaping, but I have noticed that the fragrance lasts longer when I do so. I have been using the "Le Labo" candles for a while now, and I have found that the scent lasts longer. The candles from Le Labo used to come in a wooden box weighing 1.2 kg (!!!) and in a set of three miniature candles. and mini-size candles in a set of three. The new medium-size candle weighs an exquisite 127 grams. There are four scents in total, and my personal favorite is "ENCENS" with frankincense, amber, patchouli, and clove. 9" is my favorite. In addition, "PETIT GRAIN 21," "AMBROXYDE 17," and "SANTAL 26" are also in the lineup. We are pleased with the size, which is easy to keep on hand, as well as the modest amount of money that goes into these containers.
¥12,100

Le Labo Customer Service Center
0570-003-770
www.lelabofragrances.jp

BOSE

Bose Portable Bluetooth Speakers

New Type.

Michael Jackson was extremely averse to ear monitors because he was used to the sound of speakers. . I don't think of it that way, but the experience of music through speakers is still very special. This is what Bose, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, has to say about its new portable speaker, the SoundLink. Max Portable SoundLink Max Portable Speaker," a new portables speaker released by Bose, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, reminds us of this. The idea is to create a speaker that allows you to enjoy music anytime, anywhere. Despite its portable size, it delivers a spacious sound with solid bass. The maximum playback time is 20 hours, and the waterproof and dustproof rating of IP67 is also highly reassuring. Furthermore, the AUX jack allows you to enjoy external sound sources such as turntables. More and more people don't have speakers, but this one is a sure bet for versatility both at home and outside.
¥57,200

Bose Online Store
0120-002-009
www.bose.co.jp