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Ryo Muramatsu
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Yusuke Suzuki
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Naoya Tsuneshige
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Soma Takeda
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Amane Yasuda
Celebrated 400 times!
In charge.Series "Aspiring Masterpieceshas finally been published 400 times! For more than seven years, we have visited the showrooms of various brands, selected items, and delivered them to our readers every week. Continuity is strength! We will continue to introduce items that touch your heartstrings, so please continue to patronize us.
HERMÈS
Hermes Perfumes
Various kinds of fashion.
Once again, one of the meanings of fashion is to dress. Wearing clothes, shoes, and carrying a bag. As is often said, it is an act of self-expression, an act of showing others who you are. For me, it is one of my daily pleasures. While appearance is important, in this day and age, wearing your favorite fragrance is also a fashion statement. If you smell good, people around you will have a good impression of you. If I had to choose a perfume, I would choose the new "Terre de Hermès Eau de Parfum Intense" by Hermès. It is difficult to express the nuance of the fragrance in words, but I found it pleasant in the way it starts out fresh and gradually changes to a calming scent. Reading the material at hand, it seems that fresh bergamot is what I feel in the first half, and the key in the second half is aromas of burning wood and coffee beans. In addition to the aroma, the bottle's construction is also important. When you hold it in your hand, an "H" shape appears at the bottom. Such a pleasant surprise is only possible with Hermès, which excels at making perfumes. This would also make a good gift.
¥20,460 (100ml)
Hermes Japon
03-3569-3300
www.hermes.com
White Mountaineering
White Mountaineering Shirts
A magical piece of clothing.
Today, when spring is in full swing, one of the problems we have is choosing the right clothes. The mornings and evenings are chilly and the days are warm, making it difficult to make the right choice. I feel like I think the same thing every year around this time, but I guess it can't be helped. I can't have a permanent corner dedicated to spring clothes in the limited space of my closet. Then it occurred to me that I should use a lot of shirts that are easy to take off and put on. This is a category of clothing that I don't have enough of, so I searched around and my sensors responded. This is a piece from the "Repose Wear" small collection by White Mountaineering. To begin with, "repose" in "reposewear" means "rest," and simply put, it means relaxation wear. The brand makes clothes that are relaxing, but also look good when worn outside. This shirt is made of a material that is water-absorbent, quick-drying, cool to the touch, UV-cut, stretchy, and washable. It is such a multifunctional fabric that you could not ask for more. And because of its modern appearance, it should work well both on and off the job. My favorite color is the navy in the photo, but it is also available in black, ivory, and beige.
¥26,400
white mountaineering
03-6416-5381
whitemountaineering.com
Paraboot
Paraboot Shoes
Origin.
Looking back, 15 years ago, I was wearing leather shoes. I paired them with button-down shirts from Black Fleece and Individually Rated Shirts, and Levi's® Vintage Clothing's 1947 model rigid jeans.
Clothing's 1947 model rigid jeans. The American Tiger boom of the time led to the choice of leather shoes. Now, my footwear has completely changed to sneakers, but I sometimes feel like choosing leather shoes because I remember how I used to wear them. However, to be honest, my feet are so used to sneakers that when I suddenly bring leather shoes to them, they are surprised. That's where [Paraboot] comes in. The "Thiers," which look like work shoes, are said to be comfortable, similar to sneakers or comfort shoes. The one-tone neutral color "VEL
MUSCADE" also looks great, don't you think? I'm not going back to my roots, but I think it's time to go back to leather shoes.
¥61,600
Paraboots Aoyama
03-5766-6688
paraboot.shop
aniary
Aniari shoulder bag
Resolved pending issues.
One of my essentials is a certain outdoor brand's sakosh. It is so convenient that I have been using it for years, and it has become a part of my body, but it has a drawback. It doesn't go well with clean clothes. For example, a jacket with lapels, a trench coat, or a shirt. It is necessary to judge the combination according to the style. That's why we paid attention to shoulder bags from "Aniari. It is from the "COLORS" series, which was introduced this spring, and to my surprise, the color of the strap can be changed. The bag in the photo has a black strap, and the ones next to it are gray and blue. There are many more colors to choose from, so if you are interested, check out the Aniari website. The bag itself is also of an easy-to-use size. The slightly shiny nylon material makes it a perfect match for the clean-cut look that is on the agenda. It would be fun to have several colors of straps and change them according to your fashion.Please see this article for a detailed introduction to the "COLORS" bags.
Shoulder bag ¥17,600, straps ¥4,400 each
aniari
03-5793-3224
www.aniary.com
Celebration of enrollment.
The wallpaper on my phone is a picture of my nephew when he was 2 years old. Sometimes I am asked if he is my own child, but he is my nephew. I used to see him often because he and my sister and her husband happened to live within a 3-minute walk of each other, but they moved away the year before last, so since then I see him only a few times a year. My nephew, who is such a pain in the eye, finally entered elementary school in April. Congratulations!
Diaspora Skateboards
Diaspora Skateboards Pants
Size M to avoid gaining weight.
More than 300 out of 365 days (probably) are slacks. I don't have a particular obsession with them, so I occasionally buy more, mainly in basic colors. But basically, I have to take them to the cleaners for laundering or use a steamer
OR
I have finally realized over the past two or three years that it can be a bit of a hassle to wash them at the dry cleaners or iron them frequently to prevent wrinkles. However, I had almost given up denim and was not in the mood to buy new denim.
Skate Boze has some great pants. These easy pants are the perfect combination of track pants and slacks, and the dry-touch wool-like stretch polyester makes them comfortable and stress-free even in hot weather. The darts at the knees and the gusset crotch at the inseam project a skater's style. Personally, I like the elastic waistband with belt loops. I ordered the color named "Latte" at the exhibition, but it is so comfortable that I am thinking about getting the black one as well.
18,700 yen
Diaspora Skateboards
Instagram:@diaspora_skateboards
diasporaskateboards-shop.com
asics skateboarding
Asics Skateboarding Sneakers
This is all we need for now.
Fashion starts from the feet up" has been a common phrase in the fashion media for many years. As I get older, I realize this more and more, or rather, I have more opportunities to think that it is not good if my feet (i.e., my shoes) are in disrepair and dirty. However, I personally think that skate shoes are an exception. I'm not a skater myself, but I feel that ragged sneakers on skaters are cool, which is a different vector from how clean they are. On the other hand, I think it's also very nice to wear them with slacks as a kind of "hazing". This "JAPAN
PRO" are the latter, and I bought them after copying a certain photographer who was wearing them during a meeting. Skate shoes have high cushioning and durability to cope with hard movement, and I really feel this when I wear them. The simple black base makes them convenient to match with any outfit, and I don't feel like wearing anything else right now. I would like to have at least three more pairs of the same pair in stock.
¥14,300
ASICS Japan K.K. Customer Support Department
Inquiry Form
Barbara Mason Jr®️
Barbara Mason Junior Belt from ®️
I'll wear it 365 days a year without fail.
The only thing I care about when it comes to clothes is that they should be clean. Other than that, the only other things that come to mind are that I want to wear clothing that belongs to someone I care about as much as possible, and that I always wear a belt. As for belts, I feel uncomfortable if I don't wear one, and I don't feel comfortable using shoelaces as a substitute, and I never wear pants without belt loops, such as jersey pants. SORA's "Barbara Mason Junior ®️" belt is one of the few that fulfills both of these conditions at once. The green, light pink, and yellow colors are the best,The craftsman.Each piece is made by hand. The material is cowhide & chrome. Available in two sizes, men's and women's, the total length and the size to the hole can be adjusted to some extent, so you may want to consult with them when you purchase. This color is sold out, but another color is scheduled to be released in the future, so if you are interested, please check SNS frequently.
¥25,000
Barbara Mason Jr. ®️
Instagram:@barbaramasonjr
thebelievablemediais.stores.com
SOMETHING ABOUT
Something About caps
I wear it half the week.
I have heard and seen "Matsunaga Corner" many times in conversations and interviews with older music lovers. I have not been able to experience the real life of those days. I did not have the chance to experience it in real life, but I remember many of his works and the article on ADS (Asteroid Desert Songs, a group of smurf men) that appeared in Vol. 10 of "Quick Japan". I also followed the articles on ADS (Asteroid Desert Songs, a group of male smurfs) and others that appeared in Vo. 10 of "Quick Japan. The first work I picked up was a soundscape mix purchased at "Los Upson
CD series "SOMETHING IN THE AIR". And this cap is the classic logo of COMPUMA's label "SOMETHING
A pop-up to celebrate the release of "horizons," released on vinyl in April (and on CD in September 2024), was held at Beams Records.
COMPUMA played Dubee's "My Thang" after 5:00 at "Living Room™" in March, and it was just great.
¥4,950
Beams Records
Instagram:@beams_records_official
03-3746-9789
Something About
somethingabout.stores.com
Rolled shoulders.
Curly shoulders begin to bother me in the light clothing season. I want to do something about it this year, not only because of the poor appearance of posture, but also because it can be the cause of stiff shoulders and headaches. Recommendations for stretching, osteopathy? Osteopathy? What in the world is good? If you know, please let me know. If I keep going like this, both shoulders will get stuck.
TEPPEI FURUYAMA
Teppei Furuyama's Sweatshirt
Life Force.
The concept of the brand is "impression manipulation. Without going into details, this damaged sweatshirt with a striking graphic depicting Batman as a celebrity is one of the pieces from the brand "Teppei Furuyama," which was born in 2023. Each item is hand-printed and hand-processed by the designer himself, and no two are ever the same, and the bleaching process produces different shades of color. In a sense, you could say that each item is a direct reflection of the designer's own flesh and blood. It may take a lot of effort to tame these items, but there is no doubt that you can enjoy their growth and change as you wear them and see new damage and color fade as you wear them.
¥35,200
Teppei Furuyama
Instagram:@teppei_furuyama
VEIN
Vane leather shoes
I want to wear them every day.
Stylish and futuristic. Vane has released an interesting pair of shoes. They look like slip-ons, but they are lace-ups, they are leather shoes, but they look like military training shoes, and the soles are original molded soles.... The sole is an original molded sole... It is a pair that is a mixture of various things, and is full of discomfort, in a good sense of the word. Because of this discomfort, they give different impressions when viewed from above, from the front, and from the side. Whether it is a dressy day, a casual day, or a mode day. No matter what style you choose to match it with, it will surely add a pleasant accent to your styling. Above all, the round, voluminous sole is very cute. The sole extends beyond the opening of the shoe, so you won't end up stepping on the hems of wide or flared pants.
¥52,800
vane
Instagram:@vein.ig
Hoodmart
Hoodmart parka
Entered high school!
previouslythis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)MACO-chan, the original character of Hoodmart, was introduced in the previous issue of "Hoodmart. If you look closely, you will see that she has grown up from her innocent expression. That's right. The newly released item depicts her as a 16-year-old who has entered high school. Her name is "Dressed-up MACO-chan. As a fan of macochan since her debut, I was moved to tears when she entered high school. In addition, although we tend to be drawn to the character design, the attention to detail in the production process is also amazing. A special "on-demand transfer" technique is used to ensure that macochan's color and texture will not change no matter how many times she wears the sweatshirt. It is a piece of clothing that allows you to enjoy such a contrast between two and three dimensions.
¥13,200
food mart
Instagram:@_hoodmart_
Lamrof.
Ramlov's skirt
You get what you put on.
I could not forget the men's skirt look I saw at a certain showroom in Paris, and after returning to Japan, I tried to look for it whenever I had the chance. This is what I found. This is one from [Ramrov]. As you can imagine, it's not easy to find skirts for men. Men's skirts are difficult, as you can imagine. It's no good if it's too long, and of course it's even worse if it's too short. It would look like a costume play. The perfect length is probably knee-length. And the material should not be too terry, but a formal and firm fabric. The skirt from "Ramroff" satisfied all of my requirements. The navy and green check pattern is also the best. The deep tucks allow the skirt to spread out just right and create movement. I was impressed that the skirt was made with the idea of layering it with pants in mind. Let go of any preconceived notions and just wear them for what they are.
¥35,200
Ramrov.
www.lamrof.jp
I don't put myself on the shelf.
After watching Machida Zelvia vs. Urawa Reds at Kunitachi, I played futsal for the first time in about a year. I complained about the professional game, but when it came time for me to play, I found that I could not run at all, could not pass the ball, and could not stop and slipped. I knew that amateurs shouldn't be so arrogant and talk so much. I promised myself that I would cheer for them humbly and silently.
YOKO SAKAMOTO
Yoko Sakamoto's Jacket
Clothes that take root in our daily lives.
When I stopped by "Impert" in Higashi Ueno, where I am a regular customer, my eyes suddenly fell on a jumpsuit. It was made of black chambray, and while it was neat, it also had a tasteful quality that would accompany me in my daily life. That is how I came across the Yoko Sakamoto brand.
Sakamoto brand. When I visited the website, I found many other items that intrigued me. Among them, I picked up this jacket that looks like a mix between a coverall and a shirt. The garment-dyed yellow color has an uneven appearance, as if it has been worn for many years, and you will be surprised at how well it blends with your skin when you put it on. In addition, two different counts of cotton are used for the warp and ramie and linen for the weft, giving the fabric a textured look. I fell in love with the careful craftsmanship with a tactile feeling everywhere.
¥44,000
Yoko Sakamoto
yokosakamoto.jp
Seventh
Seventh Hoodie
UK Street Air.
Some say that today's fashion genres are so segmented that no major trends are being created, but I personally see UK street culture as the eye of the typhoon.[Claire] Cortez.and ... and[Claire] IDA!The DIY style of craftsmanship, based on the unique British culture, is gaining enthusiastic support among young people here in Japan as well (although it may be localized). One brand that is considered a newcomer among them is "Seventh. I had been checking out the brand on Instagram for a long time, but now that it has landed in Japan for the first time through BEAMS, I finally had a chance to see it in person. The brand's flagship item, a zip parka, looks like an ordinary parka in the photo, but the bouncy fabric, three-dimensional fit, and short length definitely give it a UK street vibe. To put it simply, it's like Nike's tech fleece, but with less sportiness and more everyday wear. It's hard for Japanese people to imitate the Central Sea style, but I think this would be a style that could be adopted without feeling uncomfortable. In any case, we will keep an eye on Seventh's future.
¥44,000
beams
www.beams.co.jp
Lee × URBAN RESEARCH
Lee x Urban Research Jeans
Celebrating 100 years.
I still like the classic ones. There are good reasons why they have survived through the ages, and it is nice to know that you can buy them anytime, anywhere. One example is Lee's "101. Jeans, which started as cowboys' work clothes, were loved by Hollywood stars and musicians, and gradually penetrated into the lives of ordinary people. Finally, this year marks the 100th anniversary of their birth. Based on the "cowboy pants" of the late 1930s, this pair has a wide silhouette in line with the current era while retaining the cinch back and button fly designs of the time. The used finish is just right, and the jeans have a bold look that easily fits in with the styles of the younger generation. The price for this quality is 16,500 yen. In this day and age of rising prices for various things, we can sympathize with the brand's attitude of not forgetting its origins as workwear.
¥16,500
Urban Research Lumine Shinjuku
050-2017-9004
Lo-vacation
Low Vacation Tote Bags
How you use it is up to you.
A store called "downtwin" which participated in the recent "Fashion Products Exhibition in MIYASHITA
PARK" is a vintage clothing store that adheres to a stoic business style, with an undisclosed address and appointments only. I interviewed them once on YouTube, and was surprised to learn that the store is run by three people in their mid-20s. Yukky is in charge of vintage clothing, Tetta is a tattoo artist, designer, and gardener, and Suzuki is a barber. The three of them form a unit called "Lo-vacation," and "downtwin" is one of their activities. They also distribute radio programs and make goods, and this tote bag is also an original "Lo-vacation" product. I like tote bags that look like something you would buy on vacation, and this one is just like that. The handle is 1 meter long, and the diagonal idea of being able to change the way you carry it depending on where you tie it is also very "Lo-vacation" like.
¥4,400
vacation
lovacation.official.ec
Miro Exhibition.
I quite like to go to Ueno just for the museums, and the other day I went to the "Miró Exhibition". His paintings are really experimental in technique, collaging all kinds of things and burning canvases. It made me feel again that art can be so free. Personally, the work that left the greatest impression on me was a piece called "Fireworks," which he wrote in his large studio.
awasa
Awasa shirt
Vintage-based.
Shirts are fun items to wear because they expand the range of coordination. You can never have too many of them, and you find yourself adding new ones every year. When there are too many choices and you feel lost, it is a good idea to run to a select store that you can trust. That's where "TF" in Gobongi came in with a suggestion for a piece that perfectly fits my current mood. It is a regular-collar shirt from . This item is based on a shirt from the 1980s owned by the brand's design team, but arranged in a modern way. Although this shirt is based on a dress shirt, the silhouette is relatively loose, so you can wear it with sweats and feel comfortable. Only the cuffs have metal fittings, which shows the attention to detail. I also appreciate the special processing that reduces wrinkles. A blue shirt is a perfect spring and summer shirt. I think I'll go with this one this season.
¥35,200
TF
tf-shop.com
Instagram:@tf_gohongi
Instagram:@awasa_official
C.M.P,Y.
CMPI Denim
Thin denim.
C.M.P.Y. is a brand that started this season, written "C.M.P.I." The dot between the P and the Y is a comma. I had been curious about the brand, so after checking out the brand on SNS and the Internet, I went to LANTIKI to try on a pair. The first thing that surprised me was how thin it was!
I tend to avoid wearing denim in the summer because it's too hot, but I can totally wear these. Perhaps because it is made based on workwear and military wear, this denim is made with people who move in mind. The silhouette is thick and the inseam is deep, so you can wear them at the waist and feel good. For women, you can wear them with a tight-fitting T-shirt for a well-balanced look. The pants introduced here are the most basic design, but there are also pants with slightly different designs. We look forward to seeing more from this new brand in their future collections. We look forward to seeing you in the future!
30,800 yen
foolhardiness
lantikimarket.com
Atelier Macri
Atelier Makuri Sunglasses
The relationship between perfume and glasses.
The other day I visited Atelier Makris, a boutique for perfumes and eyeglasses, for the first time. I felt that the sophisticated interior of the store made the act of "shopping" seem even more luxurious. Come to think of it, perfume and eyewear are both items that can be enjoyed in addition to each other. With this in mind, I chose one of the store's original items from the "RIMLESS" series. The shape is sporty, while the design is minimalist. It may be a bit of a cliché to say that this was an unlikely choice, but it really is. I think this feeling is new. The nuance-colored lenses also come in a wide variety of variations, making it hard to decide which one to choose. There is no rim, and the temples are thin, so they are very light to wear! I would have liked to get a perfume as well, but I'll leave that for the next time. If you visit Atelier Makris, you will surely discover something new. It's not an area I visit often, but I'm glad I did just to go to this store.
¥49,500
Atelier Makris
Instagram:@atelier_macri
NICE WEATHER
Nice Weather Sundries
Finally landed in Japan!
I am a little hesitant to wear items with strong messages, but words like "Positive" or "Nice" are fine, aren't they? The items from "Nice Weather," a lifestyle select store from Korea, have a kind of innocence in their design. Simple but catchy. They are refreshing in a good way. Since it is a lifestyle select store, it is attractive that it offers not only clothes but also a wide variety of other goods. Towels, incense holders, and other small gifts are perfect. The first store to open in Japan will be in the corner of "Beyond World," which will be newly added to the Hankyu Umeda main store following its renovation. I'll have to visit it when I go to Osaka.
T-shirts ¥7,920 each, towels ¥2,970, socks ¥1,397, incense burners ¥5,500
*Price subject to change
nice weather
Instagram:@niceweather_jp
