So, What is NEW VINTAGE? Vol.41 "Enjoy as you like with a feeling of a separate stomach. A remarkable dessert of the Garçon lineage.

What is the New Vintage anyway?

In the 1990s, the term "vintage" was used to describe vintage clothing that did not meet the definition of "antique," but still had value, as opposed to "antique" clothing that was 100 years old. Nowadays, there is a movement to find new value in "new vintage," even in old clothes from the 1980s onward, which used to be called "regular" vintage clothes. In this project, four vintage clothing stores with different styles propose new ways to enjoy vintage clothing. Each of them will talk about the charm of vintage clothing with their own sense of style.

This Series has entered its sixth season. . So, we are starting over with a new store this time. The 41st issue of this series, the first one to appear, is by SHUN of "Summer of love".

Text_Tommy
Edit_Yosuke Ishii

SHUN / Summer of love Owner
Vol.41_Desert hunting jackets & blousons

-What does new vintage mean to you, Mr. Shun?

previously appeared in this Series.What the two members of "blue room" were talking aboutI guess the basics are the same as the above. In our case, we deal with designer brands, outdoor brands, and surf brands, and there are many items from the 80s and 90s that can be called "new vintage. The items introduced here, such as "Dezert," are just like that.

-What brand is it?

（In 2000, the production was moved to China and the brand name was changed to "dip". In 2000, the production was moved to China and the brand name was changed to "dip. Currently, the brand is being vigorously developed along with the "dzt" line. This time, I brought a blouson and a jacket from the "dzt" line, which existed until 2000. Let's start with this hunting jacket.

Hunting jacket in the desert ¥55,000(Summer of Love)

-What a masculine design!　Above all, this fabric is very interesting.

This item dates from around 2000, so it is one of the last items in the "Desert" lineup. The nylon metal fabric used here is a blend of 561 TP10T metallic yarn, and is characterized by its luster and crispness. It is also used in items by Stone Island.

-heh . This future-like tech feel is also circa 2000.

Interesting, isn't it? On the other hand, there are also materials such as corduroy and boa, which give a rather dowdy and earthy impression. The contrast between the masculine military- and work-based details and the tech-inspired materials gives us a glimpse of the atmosphere of the time. This exquisite sense of balance between tradition and innovation is a Garçon-ism that has been passed down from generation to generation.

-Then who's this?

I think that the items from the 90's, going back a little further, are based on flight jackets, as far as the sleeve pockets and button specifications are concerned. I have the impression that there are many patterns that add accents to the original taste without changing it.

Blouson from the dessert ¥55,000(Summer of Love)

-again with a masculine yet classy look.

Piping tape is another detail that is often used in our shop. The cotton twill fabric is moist to the touch and has a military design. This is exactly the model we would recommend to beginners of "Desert". By the way, there are three types of brand tags, and this burgundy box tag is from the mid-period.

-very interesting brand, but is it still available?

I myself was influenced by my parents and have always been interested in this brand, but recently I have started to see it at other secondhand clothing stores as well, perhaps due to the fact that it is an independent brand born from the Garçon brand. Overseas, the brand has already attracted a lot of attention, and items from this area are sold for 100,000 yen or more. We try not to go over the 50,000 yen line, but both pieces are dead stock, so we treat them as specials.

-If you are around the same age as Mr. SHUN (mid-20s), it is likely that your parents actually had one.

That's right. In fact, the largest number of items that come into our store are items that have been given away by collectors. Since the brand has been around for 20 years, there is no doubt that it has been sitting in closets all over Japan, but it's hard to find it (laughs).

-So, if you are lucky enough to get one, how would you recommend wearing it?

If you consider them as so-called "archival" items, you will be a little out of touch with the enjoyment of wearing them, so I think the right thing to do is to take them in without worrying about them as just another choice of vintage clothing. Compared to "GOOD ENOUGH" and "A BATHING APE" magazines, there is no information on "Desert" about how it was worn with what items and in what style at the time. So, why don't you enjoy it freely without any fuss, just as the name "dessert" implies, as if you were eating something else?

SHUN / Summer of love Owner
We value the thrill of the creator's design and pick up a wide range of designer's clothing. SoL brushes up these items with new visuals based on its own interpretation. He is the young owner of "Summer of love," a used select store that proposes "vintage" clothing in a modern way. Currently, he operates an actual store in Shibuya together with "blue room," which appeared earlier in this Series.
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