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Updated articles on jeans, T-shirts, outerwear and watches.
I love old-fashioned, low-gauge, thick, rough knits, and I love fisherman jumpers and command jumpers. This time I would like to introduce a fisherman’s jumper made by Boncoura, of which I myself am a big fan. Boncoura uses vintage clothing and military motifs as a motif, and with their unique interpretation and attention to detail, they make items with attention to detail, from the selection of fabrics and yarns to the smallest parts. The 66...
At first glance, they appear rugged and substantial, yet when worn, they reveal a clean, refined silhouette. Crafted from Brunello Cucinelli’s signature high-quality, supple calf leather and featuring a TPU sole, these mountain boots offer exceptional lightness and comfort. Brunello Cucinelli’s styling proposals include unexpected combinations that diverge from the norm. This aligns with one of Brunello Cucinelli’s core concepts: styling inspired by the perspective of resort wear. Conventional fashion thinking wouldn’t suggest pairing mountain...
Last time, I wrote about Real McCOY’S A-2 jacket. This time, I’d like to introduce some styling combinations I couldn’t cover in that article. The previous piece explored how men in their forties and beyond could wear the rugged A-2 in a sophisticated manner without appearing old-fashioned. This time, I wanted to present a more universal take on styling that truly captures the essence of the A-2. I don’t consider myself particularly well-dressed; I simply...
Last time, I wrote about Brunero Cuccinelli’s corduroy jacket, but as the texture of the corduroy didn’t come across well in the photographs, I’ve added more images. This time, I’ll introduce some styling combinations that I couldn’t cover in the previous article. As touched upon in the previous article and the one on the shearling rider’s jacket, Brunello Cuccinelli’s garments possess not only the superior quality derived from excellent tailoring and fine materials, but also...
In our generation, it was called mouton, and more recently it’s known as shearling – a leather item where the sheepskin’s wool is sheared down to form the inner lining, with the leather surface facing outwards, resulting in a light, soft, and warm piece. This shearling, reimagined with Brunello Cucinelli’s sensibility into a double-faced biker jacket style, is the shearling biker jacket we’re introducing here. Double-faced rider jackets typically evoke rather rugged items like Schott,...
A close junior colleague and friend had an important celebration, so I gifted them a pair of Berluti shoes, which they adore. This junior colleague had previously received a pair of my Berluti shoes as a gift, and they have truly treasured and worn those two pairs with great care. When I passed them on, Berluti’s handling of the customer registration change was also superb, leaving me deeply impressed and prompting me to write about...
As mentioned in my denim shirt article, I was swayed by a junior colleague’s comment: ‘Wouldn’t it be splendid to effortlessly wear Dior at sixty?’ Consequently, I purchased several Dior pieces this year. The main item is the cashmere peacoat featured here. Peacoats and duffle coats are items I favour, but finding one that truly suits me these days has proven rather difficult. This Dior cashmere peacoat, however, stands out. Compared to standard melton peacoats,...
For those aged 50 and above, when asked to picture vintage leather items, the A-2 flight jacket worn by the US Air Force during the Second World War likely springs to mind first. Even those uninterested in vintage clothing and unfamiliar with the name “A-2” will recognise the silhouette of leather jackets inspired by this design – the collar, shoulder epaulettes, and flap pockets on both sides – as a familiar sight. Since 2010, military-style...
Brunello Cucinelli’s double-breasted blazer with metal buttons. The colour is black rather than navy, crafted from exceptionally soft corduroy. Featuring a one-and-a-half breast design, this unstructured formal jacket embodies Brunello Cucinelli’s signature double-breasted style. Its exquisite silhouette prevents excessive gaping even when unbuttoned. With minimal interlining for relaxed comfort, it excels as a versatile jacket suitable for both formal and casual occasions. This blazer reinterprets the American blazer style with Brunello Cucinelli’s signature playful yet...
This is a Western-style denim shirt from Wrangler, a brand that began as a Western wear label. Wrangler’s Western shirts are iconic pieces of men’s fashion, frequently featured in Western films and favoured by Steve McQueen. The Wrangler Western shirt featured here was sourced from the United States by New Air Vintage, a renowned vintage clothing shop in Osaka (though the shop itself is no longer operating, its owner is reportedly still active as a...
I like jeans and antique Rolex.
It is not only a watch, but is packed with a variety of functions. The Apple Watch Ultra is a useful tool for keeping track of your physical condition.
We have posted a photo of the GMT-Master worn with jeans in our Photo Gallery for your viewing pleasure. You can see a larger image from our media.
Please see the photo "Day Date (1803) worn with jeans" in the Photo Gallery. You can see a larger image from our media.
The Mark 11 was commissioned by IWC (INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO) from the British Ministry of Defence in the late 1940s. It is a genuine military watch and has high military specifications.
The "Red Sub" is the first antique sports Rolex watch that comes to mind along with the Daytona, a fascinating look at a watch that is more than just the red SubMariner designation.
The Rolex Day Date (1803 1969) has a day of the week on the top of the dial in addition to the date display, a silver dial with 18KWG hands and an extremely solid look, while the case and bracelet are 18KWG, giving the watch a luxurious feel.
Introducing the GMT-Master 1675, whose coloured bezel makes it a perfect match for jeans, military and other casual styles in general.
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Shinichiro Takeda
Although there have been improvements in performance and functionality, I feel that this is a prototype of the next-generation iPhone designed to meet the demands of the AI era. iPhone Smartphones have continued to evolve, and even the iPhone, which I used to upgrade every two years, has been in use for five years without feeling the need for an upgrade since switching to the iPhone 11 Pro Max. After five years of use, with...
Shinichiro Takeda
It's been a while since I bought it, but here's a quick introduction to the S-Works SL8.
I wanted to write an article about road biking, but my photographic equipment was large and heavy, so I tried to find a light and easy-to-carry way to shoot with my M Leica.
Bang and Olufsen's Beosound Balance is an excellent system that, thanks to recent technological innovations, allows you to enjoy your music in excellent sound quality wherever it plays in the room, regardless of where it is installed.
The photos on this website were taken with the Leica SL2-S. It is a versatile mirrorless SLR and the photos are definitely Leica quality.
This issue focuses on photographs taken with the film Leica M3. Leica is a camera with many fans all over the world and is famous for its rangefinder cameras, the so-called Type M.
Many people use Macro lenses to take pictures of flowers. I would like to introduce some photos taken with a Macro lens at Film. The camera used is a Canon EOS-1V
When it comes to true square photography, Hasselblad and Rollei, known as the 6*6 format, are the most famous. In this issue, we present photographs taken with a Hasselblad.