So, What is NEW VINTAGE?] in Series 【. Vol.47 S.F.: Hoodies and work pants + +. The key to cycle jerseys is "size and how to wear.

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 is now in its sixth season. The 47th installment is by Yosuke Nogata of the Astrology Store in Gotokuji, Tokyo.

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Yosuke Yokata / Astrology store owner
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-What are some of the new vintage items you will be introducing this time?

As I myself am a cyclist, I have recently been interested in cycle wear. There are S/S (short-sleeved) and L/S (long-sleeved) types, both of which are collectively called cycle jerseys overseas, and some of them are vest-type cycle vests. Most of them have a full-zip front, and sometimes a half-zip. Another design point is the hem, which is designed to be longer at the back. . This is to prevent the back from sticking out when the rider is leaning forward on the bike. . There is also a pocket on the back to hold a bottle of water or a supplemental food for energy.

-Is it originally supposed to be worn directly over bare skin?　. I've seen it in anime and manga, etc. , and that's how it was supposed to be.

. It's definitely a tight-fitting image, isn't it? A former messenger friend of mine who lives in San Francisco often wears vintage cycle jerseys, and I was struck by how cool they are. I was shocked at how cool it looked on him. For practicality, it would be correct to wear it tight, but he would wear it with work pants from Dickies or Ben Davis and a hoodie, and then put on a bike jersey that was a size larger than the work pants. The feeling was very fresh.

. - they add a cycle jersey to their usual attire.

Yes, I am. I used to see them sold in stores that dealt in vintage Euro clothing, but they were usually made of knit fabrics and were usually very small in size. Recently, however, I turned my attention to cycle jerseys made in the 90s and 00s, and found that many of them were rather comfortable to wear. The sponsors printed on the body of these jerseys look familiar, and it is interesting just to look at them. For some reason, the Discovery Channel is the main sponsor of this jersey (laughs).

Nike cycle jersey ¥13,200(Astrology Store)

-According to the wiki, it's the world's largest documentary channel, covering 10 genres: science and technology, history, cars and motorcycles, architecture, military, human body, travel, panic and disaster, paranormal, incidents and accidents, and adventure and challenge.

It's unexpected (laughs). The logos of other companies include Trek, a bicycle brand, Subaru, an automobile manufacturer, and 24 Hour Fitness, the second largest fitness chain in the U.S. The body, by the way, appears to be made by Nike. The body, by the way, appears to be made by " NIKE. The fabric itself has a mysterious scale-like pattern on it, and I thought it was quite elaborate and cool.

-It's true that you can wear this as "something a little flashy".

This is size XL, and I think it is easy to find larger sizes in recent years. Another interesting item is this. This is a cycle jersey from the 80's by Pearl Izumi. This is a Japanese manufacturer of cycle wear that still exists today, and many people in the U.S. love it, too, and I see it frequently. The combination of fluorescent colors favored by San Francisco cyclists and the faded texture of the colors are fresh and very American. It is packable, and the body can be stored in the pocket on the back.

Pearl Izumi cycle jersey ¥9,460(Astrology Store)

. -The design is very different from the first one, and the 80's style is very interesting. . I see that the other one is from Patagonia.

This cycle jacket was released in 2000 . The material is a thin ripstop nylon , with the same packable design. However, there are no pockets on the back. The highlight of this jacket is the "Y-jointed sleeves," which can be seen on other Patagonia outerwear. This is a detail that enhances the mobility of the shoulders and arms by covering the shoulders above the chest and attaching the sleeves. Since this is made by an outdoor brand, it has a different image from the clothing made by so-called "bicyclists," and it does not look like racewear, but we recommend you to find items in good colors and beautiful colors.

Patagonia Cycle Jacket ¥14,300(Astrology Store)

-What kind of items do you always wear with your clothes?

Bottoms are mostly work pants, and a T-shirt or something similar is sufficient as an inner layer. If you wear it too much like a bike rider, it will look too stiff and "not quite right. It might be better to wear it in the easygoing manner of the American West Coast, which would also create a sense of discomfort. A while ago, racing jackets with sponsors' names printed on them were all the rage. I would like to incorporate the same corporate logo on a work jacket, but with a more modern silhouette and a little more of a "just right" look.

. - it's worth the challenge.

Frankly speaking, I think most people are "embarrassed to wear it on the street" for the type with sponsor logos like the first one. However, from a vintage clothing store's point of view, there has always been a tendency to ask, "Can I really wear this? But from a vintage clothing store's point of view, they have always sold items that are "Can I really wear this? But from a vintage clothing store's point of view, they have always sold items that were "Can you really wear this? In today's world, people tend to seek only simple and safe designs, so I have always wanted to propose items that look difficult at first glance and say, "This is interesting! I have always wanted to propose such seemingly difficult items with the idea of "This is interesting!

Yosuke Yokata / Astrology store owner
He started his career in the vintage clothing industry at "VOICE" in Harajuku, Tokyo. After working as a buyer at VOICE, he became independent. In 2021, 10 years after starting his own used clothing wholesale business, he opened an actual store, "Astrology store," in Gotokuji. In the store, there are not only clothes, but also accessories, gnomes, and other items selected by Ms. Nogata's aesthetic eye that have "something of a nice atmosphere.
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