The beauty of the meticulous details in Nishikawa Down vests. 19AW / Nano Universe and stylist Daisuke Araki, ed.

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This is already the third installment of the Autumn/Winter 2007 issue of the "Nano Universe and Stylists" Series, in which "fashion professionals" will examine items and offer suggestions on how to dress for the season. The stylist, a "fashion professional," examines the items and suggests how to wear them.

This time, we take a close-up look at the appeal of the wool-like G4 Down Vest with a military atmosphere from the Nishikawa Down lineup, a signature item of Nano Universe. It is a utility item that can be used from the time of year when the weather is getting a little cooler, and will also protect you in the chilly winter months. While maintaining the sharp impression of last season, it has been enhanced in every respect.

First of all, the down volume has been increased by 20%, making it much more attractive as down. The detachable hood has a zipper design for a clean look around the neck. The pocket openings are now double-edged, and the inside has a zipper protector to prevent the zipper from touching.

There are also subtle design touches such as the addition of piping on the backstyle at the armholes and the embossed print of the brand logo on the lining.

While down vests are expected to have a wide range of uses in the coming season, it is also true that they are difficult to dress up or down. How does Mr. Araki see it?

In today's atmosphere, it is effective to mix outdoor and sporty tastes. If you simply wear slacks, you will not be able to shake off the clean-cut coordination of a decade ago, and if you simply wear denim, it will tend to look dowdy," says Araki.

I think it's a good idea to wear thick cargo pants or functional easy pants this season. This season, I think it's better to wear thick cargo pants or functional easy pants.

Mr. Araki continued, "The excellent thing about this down vest is that it has no unnecessary volume. The excellent thing about this down vest is that it has no unnecessary volume. It is solidly finished while keeping a sufficient amount of down. It doesn't bulk up, and when it gets colder, you can put a coat over it without losing the silhouette. The snap buttons, piping tape, and other decorations are all in the same color, and I felt a sense of elegance there as well."

Other positive points in terms of care are scattered throughout, such as moderate firmness, durability, light weight, and resistance to furballs, which are not found in wool vests.

Nishikawa Down G4 Wool-like Vest Each ¥29,800+tax
black

navy

charcoal

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The lineup consists of four models: black and navy herringbone, charcoal glen check, and navy and white chalk stripe. The first step to becoming an expert is to wear down jackets that are difficult to coordinate.

Direction_Daisuke Araki
Photo_Teppei Hoshida