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Side gore boots by Kimidoraku-tachi.
Each Style with Blundstone

Side gore boots by Kimidoraku-tachi.

Founded in Australia over 150 years ago, Blundstone's side gore boots are rugged and functional. In addition to their story of being supported by workers and outdoorsmen, their versatility due to their simple design that can be worn with any outfit is one of the reasons for their long-lasting appeal. So, how would a fashionista with a penchant for dressing for the road wear them? Please show us two ways to wear one pair!

Elegant suede that stands out in old clothes.

PROFILE

Takahashi Lambda
stylist

Born in Tokyo in 1977. After working as a buyer for vintage clothing and as a sales representative for a major select store, he studied under stylist Haruhisa Shirayama and became independent in 2008. He has worked extensively on styling for magazines, advertisements, brand looks, and artists.
Instagram:@tkhslmd

-The shoes you are wearing are the newest addition to the "ORIGINALS" series, which uses suede as the upper material.

Takahashi: The impression is totally different when it comes to suede. It is more elegant, and because it is suede, the black is deeper. I think it is the perfect material for the coming season. Even if it ages and changes color or gets a little dirty, it still looks cool.

-What are the key points of styling?

Takahashi: I wondered whether I should match the pants with a boot cut, but I decided to go with sweat pants. They have pull straps on the front and back of the opening. I hooked the hems to them.

-The distinctive details of the pull straps and side gores are emphasized and accentuated.

Takahashi: The silhouette of the hem of the pants was also a key point.

-Are the sweatpants set-up with a parka?

Takahashi: Yes, it is. It is overdyed and has a nice fade. Everything I wear is vintage clothing. I've paired it with an outdoor brand vest and twill outerwear to give it a work style.

-The suede on the feet looks great against the overall aging.

Takahashi: The black of the feet and hat pulled it together.

-This outfit is also all vintage.

Takahashi: The sweatshirts are American-made souvenirs, and the pants are U.S. Army parachute pants. The coat is probably handmade, and the quality is so high that I wonder how much it would cost to make it in this day and age. Recently, I have been buying only such old clothes.

-This styling also highlights the suede material.

Takahashi: Because they are classy, I feel that street dressing is calming. Side gore boots have an English image, don't they? So, the choice of items should be made with the skins in mind. I tried to combine British style with American items, like the Bristol Sound, which is a fusion of British pop music and black music.

-When did you first learn about BrandStone?

Takahashi: More than 25 years ago. I wore brown when I worked at Beams.

-What was your initial impression?

Takahashi: It was the first time I saw a form different from engineer boots or Roper boots. I tried many things, such as wearing them with ankle-length pants, or with overalls or painted pants like work boots, based on how my seniors wore them.

-Have you been wearing side gore boots until then?

Takahashi: They were my first side-gore boots. I had always had an image of side gore boots as beautiful, and I thought they were not suitable for me. But "Brand Stone" had an elegant yet tough look, so it was easy for me to pick them up.

[Claire] Brandon Stone.ORIGINALS BS2405009 ¥29,700
The new suede upper of the ORIGINALS, a standard series with superior lightness and cushioning, joins the ORIGINALS lineup. The TPU outsole provides high durability and grip.

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