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  • Day Date photo.

    Day Date photo.

    The photo “Day Date worn with jeans” has been added to the Photo Gallery for your viewing pleasure. You can see a larger image from this media.

    The photo has been processed to look like it was taken on film in the 1970s.

    Day Date(1803) PhotoGallery(retro-style)

    Contemporary digital photography.

    Day Date(1803) PhotoGallery.(contemporary)

  • TENDER Co.130 UNBORN (TAPERD JEANS)

    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN (TAPERD JEANS)

    Jeans with a modern interpretation of workwear from the era of steam locomotives in 19th and early 20th century Britain.

    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS

    Introduction.

    I love straight jeans and Levi’s 501s are my basic jeans, but I wanted to try a slightly different pair of jeans, so I got a pair of TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS. It is a maniacal and particular jeans made in the motif of the work clothes of denim at the time when it began to be made in the industrial revolution period in Britain though it is denim with a strong habit that colour migration is quite intense and colour migration is done to white clothes if it does not wash several times.

    These jeans are made on the assumption that they are to be worn rolled up, and these roll-ups are double, which is a strong habit of these jeans, but they are interesting jeans full of particularity that you will become attached to when you actually wear them and will not want to let go of them.


    19th century workwear as you’ve seen it in black and white photos

    Jeans were originally made as workwear. The image of jeans in Japan is that of American jeans, with Levi’s and Lee jeans being so famous that there is no one who doesn’t know about them.

    The image of Levi’s 501 is immense, and when we think of the shape of jeans, we think of the 501 shape, but the image of Levi’s straight jeans has been designed since the 501XX and the 201, which was made as work clothes for early ranches and other places. The image of the more relaxed jeans of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century is not so much.

    The TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS introduced this time are made with the motif of the period when jeans were normally used as workwear in the 19th and early 20th century. The makers are British, so the jeans are made with the same attention to detail as the workwear worn by people running steam-powered machines and steam locomotives after the Industrial Revolution.

    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS Features,

    Heavyweight 16-ounce fabric, dark indigo dyeing that is almost black, but with a strong colour shift because no anti-fade measures are taken, button fly, but with fewer buttons than usual, stitches and sewing with no white dyed thread, double or triple stitching instead of single stitching for reinforcement purposes, and a hip pocket that is lower than usual.

    The silhouette is also made with a deep inseam, a slightly thicker tapered line, a longer length, and is made to be worn with a double roll-up.
    This construction gives the jeans a unique texture and silhouette reminiscent of jeans from the 19th and early 20th century when they were used as workwear.

    The joys of wearing British workwear from the Industrial Revolution

    One of the reasons I enjoy wearing TENDER Co. 130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS is that I have a longing for old-fashioned attire that I have seen in movies. When I actually wear them, they are full of functional beauty as work clothes made in that era, and I get attached to the forms and details born from that necessity, and I feel an attraction like a sense of superior tools.

    When I think about wearing them as fashion, they have an image of having strong habits with their characteristic forms, such as a silhouette with a slightly wide tapered leg, dark indigo close to black and a wide double hem, but you can enjoy them in the same way as wearing other jeans with just a T-shirt and trainers.

    They also go well with military items, which I like, and you can enjoy wearing them with the relaxed shape of military items. By wearing the TENDER Co. 130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS with an orthodox combination of a T-shirt, jeans and trainers, you can enjoy a wide range of combinations that are not limited to the clothes you wear with them, They are a fun pair of jeans to wear because they have a different appeal to other jeans.

    Reaffirm the appeal of tucking a T-shirt into jeans you haven’t done for years.

    Jeans have a habitual form, but the combination of tucking in a T-shirt and making use of this habit by showing the form around the waist is unexpectedly attractive.

    When I think about it, I used to wear jeans in such a way that the crotch part of the jeans was hidden because of its charm, but by wearing TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS, I am thinking that I should try tucking in a T-shirt when I wear other jeans. Being able to reconfirm such new attractions is also an event that I have noticed by wearing TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS.

    As the colour migration is very strong, you need to be careful not to match them with light-coloured T-shirts until they have been washed several times and the colour migration has stopped, or to avoid colour migration on car seats, sofas, etc. Despite these precautions, they are still very attractive jeans.

    TENDER is a British brand by William Kroll.
    The jeans which Mr. William Kroll made with care and which were made in the motif of the work clothes of the Industrial Revolution period become the TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS introduced this time.


    Wearing example.

    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    Matching M47.
    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    M47 and matching.
    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    Dark blue indigo, almost black.
    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    Unique low hip pockets and stitch reinforcements.
    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    White T-shirt would shift colour, so I’m wearing it with a black T-shirt.
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    It is a little thicker and has a thicker double hem, but it also has a higher waist position and makes the legs look longer.
    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    The combination of tucking in a t-shirt and showing a belt is attractive.
    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    The combination of tucking in a t-shirt and showing a belt is attractive.
    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    The combination of tucking in a t-shirt and showing a belt is attractive.
    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    The combination of tucking in a t-shirt and showing a belt is attractive.
    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    Distinctive double roll-up.

    Details.

    • 100% cotton, Okayama denim, 16 oz, very dark indigo.
    • Moderate tapered line, thicker at the withers and tapering to the hem
    • Stitches are white without dye, double or triple depending on the area.
    • Deep inseam but high at the waist, with lower pockets for a longer leg.
    • Longer length, with a wide, double-hemmed, rolled-up hem.
    • Buttons and rivets are also made to our own particular specifications.

    Combinations.

    • Black T-shirt : TOM FORD
    • Field jacket : M47
    • Denim : TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS
    • Hat : Ten-C
    • Watch : Rolex Sub Mariner 1680(1972)
    • Sunglasses : Ray-ban WAYFARER 90’s(BAUSCH+LAMB)
    • Belts : The Real Mccoy’s
    • Shoes : New Balance 1700

    Conclusion.

    TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS, which I purchased because I wanted jeans like the old work clothes you see in the movies, become a particular pair of jeans with a lot of charm when you actually wear them. The length specification and the heavy ounce, the dark indigo dyeing that causes colour migration, etc. seem to have strong habits, but they are tolerant of the clothes you wear them with, and they are excellent jeans that add a twist to your T-shirt, trainers and jeans style, even though they are normally worn with jeans. The double roll-up is a great way to add a twist to your jeans.
    As a side note, the double roll-up is a story that cowboys used to put cigarettes and matches in the inner folds and cigarette butts in the outer folds when they smoked while riding their horses at the time. Such historical episodes are also anecdotes that make these jeans enjoyable.


    Shop

    The TENDER Co.130 UNBORN TAPERD JEANS introduced this time are purchased at Post78.
    Post78 is a shop that handles many high-quality, long-lasting items that the owner, who loves clothes, is particular about, and I often shop here. I also enjoy discussing fashion with the owner, who loves clothes, when I shop there.

    Post78

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  • Boncoura 66

    Boncoura 66

    Real vintage to pass on to the future, made with a long-time love, familiarity and commitment to vintage jeans.

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    Introduction.

    Boncoura jeans were the catalyst for my rekindling of fashion fever as I entered my fifties, and the purchase of Boncoura 66s reaffirmed my interest in jeans and led to my current search for 501XXs and other styles.

    The jeans of Boncoura which made up the ideal jeans by being familiar with vintage 501 and understanding both good and bad. 66 is a jeans with a standard tapered line that goes well with any outfit. This time it is an introduction of “66”.


    First bought rigid denim without a reason

    In my late 40s, my interest in fashion waned and I had more and more opportunities to go to the countryside to look after my parents, so I naturally spent my days wearing easy sportswear for a while.

    At first, I bought easy one-size-fits-all cut-offs.

    Then I look for a plain pocket T-shirt to wear in the summer. I find a shop with an interesting selection and visit the shop. At Post78, I buy a selection of Camber pocket T-shirts in different colours. I have a chat with the owner of the shop and ask him to show me some of the interesting products on display. Among them, there are several kinds of cut-off denim. The cut-off denim I have has become quite painful, so I ask the owner about cut-off denim and he recommends it, so I buy Boncoura’s rigid cut-off denim.

    Post78 suggests that I buy one size larger, 32inch, so that I can wear it comfortably for my first purchase. The denim is rigid and Post78 gives it a one-wash and dry to prevent it from shrinking and changing size. The owner tells me many stories about Boncoura’s products, and his particulars are interesting and make me interested in Boncoura’s products. The cut-off denim I bought is very useful together with the Camber pocket T-shirt I bought because of its rigid denim-like texture and ease of use.

    As I originally love jeans, I also recommend denim for the autumn/winter season, so I go into early autumn and buy Boncoura 66. The owner suggests that I choose one size larger, 32inch, with a tapered line 66, so that I can wear them comfortably on a daily basis. At first, because it is rigid, colour shift and hardness are a little concerned, but the more I put it on, the more it fits to the body, very comfortable to put on, and the frequency of use is also high and it plays a great role. I wear them for everyday use without thinking much about colour fading, but I feel the fun of jeans by wearing them.

    It is my vice that I felt the interest of jeans by wearing rigid 66s, but jeans fever is rekindled and I am interested in original Levi’s 501 66s, Big-E and XXs. I started to look into the details, production dates and stories of the original 501s, which I had never been interested in before, and I started to see the original 501s that I wanted to wear.

    When I buy a pair of 501XXs, I am particular about the size and choose a size 30inch, which is the perfect size. I used to think that just-size 501s would be difficult to wear because I used to wear slightly loose-fitting sizes, but when I actually tried them on, they were comfortable and styled well and my jeans size perception changed a little, and I changed my habit of wearing just-size jeans rather than wearing one-size larger jeans loosely. It changes my habit of wearing jeans that are just the right size rather than one size too big and loose.

    I got hooked on the fun of vintage jeans with the 501XX I bought, and after that I got another pair of 501XX, Lee 101Z and other vintage jeans, which I love to wear.
    It is one of the pleasures of vintage jeans to keep them in good condition, and to maintain the exquisite colour and texture as much as possible over the years, it is better not to wash them as much as possible, and there is less chance to wear them in midsummer, when they get dirty with sweat. Therefore, we think about buying some jeans to wear in midsummer.

    Among them, I liked Boncoura’s 32inch 66s, so I go to Post78 and try on the 30inch 66s in just the right size. When I try them on, the size is just right and the originally beautiful tapered line makes my legs look even more beautiful. The size is perfect, so I buy it on the spot.

    The Boncoura 66 I bought in this way will be the Boncoura 66 I introduce this time.

    Real vintage with attention to detail and a good size that anyone can enjoy

    I didn’t think too much about the first pair of 66’s I bought, 32inch, but the colour of the rigid was good and the size was loose and very easy to wear. The knowledge of the details that I acquired when I bought 501XX made me realise the quality of Boncoura’s 66’s and the care that goes into making them.

    The manufacturing process, indigo colour, dyeing, stitching and use of yellow and orange, and leather patches are also authentic leather patches. In addition, there is sticking to details such as buttons and rivets, and all the exclusive ones are prepared, and sticking to the production of making it with the new one improved from the viewpoint of Boncoura from the vintage 501 which is respected comes into view.

    When you buy Boncoura 66 of the just size and put it on, you can understand well the goodness of the shape that the particularity to the making has sublimated.

    The tapered line is exquisite and the way the crease enters is beautiful (the position where the crease enters is where you want it to be, based on the idea of denim mania-like colour fading).

    The wrinkles are very well calculated in terms of the styling (from a fashion point of view, if the wrinkles are placed here, the legs will visually look slimmer and longer).

    At my height, the length is just right, and I can wear them rolled up or not, and both look very cool together.

    I can easily wear them one size up without losing styling, and they look very nicely styled in a true-to-size version. The design of this area is made so that anyone can enjoy the world of authentic, vintage 501s from new, with a wide frontage and beautiful styling even if the size changes depending on the body shape.

    I myself have never worn vintage rigid (new) denim, so this is a story from my imagination, but the Boncoura denim introduced this time was made with the idea that if there had been new rigid denim back then, it would have looked like this, and by wearing it and loving it for a few years, you will be able to enjoy the world of vintage 501s.

    The brand is made with a particular focus on size and design, so that many people can enjoy the fun of aging like vintage Levi’s denim. This is what I think of as real vintage, a dream come true for vintage clothing lovers who dream of making their own vintage jeans by buying them new and ageing them in the same way that vintage jeans age, which cannot be reproduced, This is the reason why I love Boncoura products, not only jeans.

    I’m introducing the 66 this time, but the XX is also very attractive and I hope to introduce it on another occasion.


    Examples of wear

    I have only washed them once, so they are almost brand new. The colour fading and so on is still to come, so I would like to introduce them again when they get a good texture by wearing them.

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    Boncoura66 Worn lightly rolled up.
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    Boncoura66 Worn without roll-up.
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    Boncoura66.
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    Boncoura66.
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    Boncoura66 M43 and other vintage clothing.
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    Boncoura66.
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    Boncoura66.

    Details.

    • Attention to the origin of the raw cotton, blending, twisting and other spinning processes.
    • Dyeing with a focus on pure indigo and dark colours to the limit.
    • The denim fabric is made of Ike cotton, which has been carefully crafted from the weaving and fabric part to the whole process without compromise.
    • All stitches are sewn with cotton threads.
    • Sewing with different colours and counts depending on the part.
    • Leather patches are made from raw hides and specially tanned deerskin patches.
    • Pockets are made of BONCOURA’s original broken herringbone slacks.
    • Vintage typewriter stamps on the slacks and waist label.
    • All parts such as buttons and rivets are made from materials with our original logo.
    • All the parts themselves can enjoy ageing as they are worn. 
    • Size 30inch.
    • Waist 76cm Hip 52cm Inseam 28cm Inseam 77cm

    Combinations.

    • Sweat parka : CIOTA
    • Field jacket : M43
    • T-shirt (white) : Wasew
    • T-shirt (black) : TOM FORD
    • Denim : Boncoura 66
    • Hat : Fresh service
    • Watch : Rolex Sub Mariner 1680(1972)
    • Sunglasses : Ray-ban WAYFARER 90’s(BAUSCH+LAMB)
    • Belts : The Real Mccoy’s
    • Shoes : New Balance 1700

    Conclusion.

    Boncora 66 tapered denim was the catalyst for rekindling my jeans and fashion fever. I am familiar with vintage 501s through love and years of use, I know the good and the bad, and while I am thoroughly particular about every detail to realise the dream of vintage clothes lovers who want to wear vintage jeans from new, I also know that they can be enjoyed by everyone, These are excellent jeans that can be enjoyed by everyone from vintage clothing lovers to those who are not so particular but want to try on cool jeans.
    The jeans of Boncora can be enjoyed for a long time as the colour fades and you can enjoy the vintage denim for yourself. The products other than jeans are also made with a special attention to detail that will make you groan if you like American vintage clothing, and I am also a big fan of the clothes that Boncora develops.
    This time, I’m introducing tapered jeans, but I also own chinos, sweatshirts, fisherman’s jumpers, white denim and black denim, which I hope to introduce at another time.


    Shop

    Boncoura 66 is purchased at Post78.
    Post78 is a high-quality shop that the owner, who loves clothes, is particular about, and handles many items that can be enjoyed for a long time, and I often shop here. I also enjoy discussing fashion with the owner, who loves clothes, when I shop there.

    Post78

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  • Photo Gallery Open

    Photo Gallery Open

    In the process of creating this media and writing articles, I wanted to use larger photos and was looking for different ways to do so, and now that I have some form, I put them together in the form of a Photo Gallery.

    Photographs are retro-processed colour film images from the 1970s and edited orthodox digital images. The material is processed from photos published in our media and sized for full screen.
    The photos can be viewed in full-screen mode, so please take a look if you are interested.
    A ‘Photo Gallery’ item has also been added to the page menu, so you can also view the photos from there.

    Hooked-on Photography

    There is a menu at the top right of the page.
    Home (retro-style),Photo Gallery (retro-style), you can see photos that look like they were taken with colour film in the 1970s.
    Home (contemporary),Photo Gallery (contemporary) shows orthodox digital images.

  • CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo)

    CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo)

    Excellent straight denim, respecting vintage Levi’s, but with just the right amount of distance.

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    Introduction.

    Japanese craftsmanship is excellent, high quality is a matter of course, and this quality is reflected in clothing that respects vintage. The CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo) introduced here are straight jeans with a tapered shape, reflecting the taste of the 66th period in 501. The indigo dye is carefully selected and the just finished texture of the moderately worn 66 model of 501 is well expressed.

    The blue The color fading of indigo is so particular that you can’t tell the difference from 501XX when you take a picture, and they have a world view that allows you to wear vintage jeans in good condition without feeling self-conscious about it.


    It’s important to be able to wear them without feeling self-conscious

    The staff at the shop who introduced me to the CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo) gave me a detailed explanation of the product, and told me that although they are particular about the CIOTA brand’s product creation and concept, they don’t show that particularity too much, and that it’s important to be able to wear them without feeling self-conscious in the current climate. I was convinced when I saw the products lined up in the shop.

    I heard that CIOTA products such as CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo) are inspired by the fashion that students and young people used to wear in the mid-80s, so in addition to the jeans introduced here, there are also cotton poplin white shirts, unlined navy blue cotton jackets, and a few other items. In Popeye magazine at that time, the style of Levi’s 501, white shirt, navy blue blazer and tassels was introduced, and I remember that the symbol of this was Paul Weller. At that time, 501s were either new or second-hand (vintage without the awareness of being vintage), and I remember wearing 501s with a different sense of value than today, when 501s have antique value and people are aware of the differences in manufacturing from one era to the next.

    I can understand why the fashion industry chose 501 straight jeans as a new alternative to the hippie culture in the 70s, when flares and bootcuts were in full swing, when I look back on those days.

    CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo), while putting elements such as the indigo dyeing of the 501 in a very maniacal way, by making a product with the theme of the time when the details of the 501 were not considered so important, if you look closely you can see that there are elements that were particular everywhere. The jeans have an interesting structure that makes you unaware of the fact, even though there are elements that are particular about the jeans when you look closely.

    This gives the impression of vintage jeans that can be worn without hesitation and are actually in good condition.

    I don’t mind washing them, I normally wear them in summer too, and they are very frequently used jeans. I say that you can wear them without any fuss, but they look very cool when you wear them, and when I saw myself wearing them during the photo shoot this time, they are nice jeans that are comparable to 501XX and Lee 101Z.


    Wearing example.

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    The CIOTA hoodies and crew neck trainers are also very well made and are thin and light, so they can be used as much as jeans except in the middle of winter.

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    Details.

    • Warp: medium-white yarn rope-dyed with indigo
    • Weft made of extra-long delicate cotton and Subin cotton.
    • Selvedge denim, commonly known as “eared”, is produced on an old-style power loom (shuttle loom).
    • Button fly.

    Combination.

    • Parka : CIOTA
    • T-shirt : Wasow size M
    • Denim : CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo) Waist 30inch:Length 32inch
    • Shoes : New Balance : 1700
    • Hat : Fresh service
    • Watch : Rolex Sub Mariner 1680(1972)
    • Sunglasses : Ray-ban WAYFARER 90’s(BAUSCH+LAMB)
    • Belts : The Real Mccoy’s

    Conclusion

    It is not the famous Levi’s or Lee, not a foreign brand, but a small Japanese brand that makes the most of the goodness of Japanese craftsmanship, and while respecting the past history, it is updated in a modern way, and while the designer’s stance is particular about the production, it is a brand with a good sense of comfort that can be worn without being overbearing.

    CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo), made with a moderate vintage taste that can be worn without being overbearing, are excellent jeans that can be worn on a daily basis without worrying about washing in the summer as the special vintage jeans element is not put too far forward.

    CIOTA has developed clothes that can be worn without hesitation, using the icons of American vintage clothing, such as T-shirts, shirts, jackets and parkas, with CIOTA’s unique and moderate relaxed style, and not putting too much emphasis on the details while being particular about the production as with jeans.

    We make excellent clothes for a wide range of uses, from shopping in the neighbourhood to going out on ordinary outings.


    Shop

    The CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo) were introduced and purchased at a select shop called TF in Tokyo. The concept behind the selection of products is “everyday clothes that can be worn without being over-ambitious”.

    The shop is located along a reasonably wide sidewalk, so you can enjoy shopping in a relaxed atmosphere that is not the crowded and chaotic atmosphere of the city.

    The shop staff are friendly and have a good sense of style, and since the shop is not that big, they are very particular about the products in the shop and explain them in detail when you ask them about any of the products. The products look like ordinary items but are made with great care, and when you take them in your hands and try them on, you will be convinced that you have the right kind of product.

    The products handled are mainly from Japan, and while basic, they are also particular and twisted, and no matter which clothes you choose, there is a sense of understated good taste, making it a recommended shop for those looking for everyday wear with good taste that does not stand out too much.

    In addition to the CIOTA jeans and hoodies introduced here, I have bought CIOTA white shirts, navy blue jackets, a special order light brown suede Chambord by Paraboot and SUNY glasses.
    The staff also told us an interesting episode about the origin of the shop’s TF name: the tenant before the shop moved in was a tofu shop.

    TF official online shop

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  • Perforated Suede Sneakers : Brunello Cucinelli

    Perforated Suede Sneakers : Brunello Cucinelli

    Comfortable white trainers with a special construction.

    Perforated Suede Sneakers
    Perforated Suede Sneakers : Brunello Cucinelli
    Perforated Suede Sneakers
    Perforated Suede Sneakers : Brunello Cucinelli

    Introduction.

    I haven’t worn white leather trainers for a while, but the staff at the Brunello Cucinelli Ginza shop recommended them to me, and when I tried them on, they were comfortable, the style is closer to leather shoes than trainers, and I would like to introduce these perforated suede trainers that expanded the range of my jeans style.


    Unlikely, matte-textured white trainers

    The staff at the Brunello Cucinelli Ginza shop asks me to try out a pair of trainers they recommend for this season. The recommended trainers are the perforated suede sneakers introduced here.
    I try them on immediately. The sole is made of natural rubber and is very soft, and the upper is made of high quality suede with perforations for summer wear, which is breathable, light and comfortable to wear.

    The perforated suede gives the trainer a matt look, which, combined with the carefully crafted natural rubber sole, gives it a classic look. At first glance, it looks like a classic white trainer, but it is a style like no other. At the time of the fitting, I was wearing a 502, so the length is just right for a trainer and works well with the damaged and faded 502.

    The craftsmen spend a lot of time and effort in making these trainers, which is the good and interesting thing about Brunello Cucinelli, so the trainer motif is tailored in a way that makes them look like fine quality leather shoes.

    Comparing the comfort of the perforated suede trainers and the suede penny loafers I have, the perforated suede trainers have the feel of heavy leather shoes, while the suede penny loafers are light like sneakers.

    This feel is also present in the style, with the perforated suede sneakers having a somewhat leather shoe-like solidity when worn with Brunello Cucinelli slim-fit jeans. The width and instep height of the sneaker are kept low and elongated, while the toe is moderately rounded, giving the nose a solid volume and presence while maintaining a clean silhouette. By doing this, the trainer has a somewhat leather-like styling and a sense of weight.

    The slim-fit jeans of Brunello Cucinelli naturally have a wide range of combinations that can be enjoyed, from straight jeans with lengths such as 502 and 501XX 55model that match trainers, to cut-off denim, and even stylish combinations with shorts. The Brunello Cucinelli Ginza shop staff actually wear these trainers with their suits in a very stylish way.

    Field jacket with white suede sneakers.
    Wear with Slim fit comfort denim.

    Details.

    • Fabric flat strap closure
    • Leather lining.
    • TPU rubber outsole
    • TPU rubber sole
    • Removable sole.
    • Genuine leather Perforated in high-quality suede.
    • Craftsman tailoring like a leather shoe, despite being a sneaker.

    Conclusion.

    I used to like white trainers, but I haven’t had a chance to wear them for a while. Wearing trainers was intended to be relaxed and casual, and the white trainers I wore in the past were used for that purpose. The perforated suede trainers introduced here add a quality, heavy feel to a relaxed casual style. The production of these sneakers is made with the same care and attention as that of high-quality leather shoes, and they are a unique and excellent Brunello Cucinelli style trainer. It is a sneaker that I would like to recommend to those who want to enjoy trainers but want a balance that is not too casual and those who want to try really high-quality leather trainers.


    Shop

    My Brunello Cucinelli products are purchased at the Brunello Cucinelli Ginza shop.
    As mentioned in the Field Jacket article, it’s a great shop, not only for the products and the shop, but also for the people involved, so why not pay a visit?
    You can read more about the shop in article on Field Jacket.

    [ Brunello Cucinelli Field jacket’s Article ]

    Brunello Cucinelli official website

  • M47 Field Jacket

    M47 Field Jacket

    French military clothing with a different appeal to American military clothing.


    Introduction.

    When it comes to vintage military clothing, American military wear is first on the list.

    The M35 and M38 motorcycle jackets adopted by the French military and the M47 introduced here are famous when it comes to European military wear. The M47 field jacket, which was adopted in the 1950s, is introduced here.


    High sewing skills typical of France

    The M47 is more famous for its cargo pants than for its field jackets, and although there are anecdotes from Margiela, it is understandable that they are popular as they are very good cargo trousers that are also compatible with the trendy loose fit. This time, it is not trousers that are introduced, but field jackets that are the jacket.

    France, which was exhausted by the Second World War, received assistance from the USA and provided military equipment. At the time, the American military uniform was the M43, and the French military uniform, influenced by the M43, was the M47.

    The M43 is made from cotton herringbone twill fabric, while the M47 was made from cotton twill fabric in the early years before it was replaced by the M64 later on, and the M47 was made from cotton herringbone in the later years. The M47, on the other hand, is a military uniform, so it is naturally made on the assumption of mass production and sturdiness like the M43, but there are French innovations here and there that are typical of France with its history of clothing culture.

    Looking at the silhouette, the M43 has a linear silhouette, while the M47 consists of a somewhat curved silhouette. The purpose is that both the M43 and M47 are made for ease of movement and functionality in combat, but the subtle narrowing of the body width, shoulder width, sleeve shape and sleeve length are made to fit the body better than the M43. It may sound rough, but it is interesting to compare the difference between the M47 and the M43, which has a long history in clothing and was mass-produced with a subtle range of adjustment to suit the wearer’s body shape, compared to the M43, which was made with the American idea that big is good.

    I myself love both the M43 and M47 military items and it is hard to say which is more attractive, but when I think about the jeans to match, I feel that the M43 goes well with jeans that are damaged or faded, while the M47 goes well with jeans that are not damaged or faded so much.

    It doesn’t matter if you are not a fan of vintage clothing, and in fact I myself am not that particular about it, but when I take photos and write articles on the subject, I can see a vague image of it in some way. The fabrics are herringbone and twill, and I feel that the presence or absence of a sheen also has an influence.

    Although the article is not in context, the M47 is somewhat nicely made compared to American military, and is a recommended field jacket for those who feel American military is hard or want to combine military with a clean look. I chose the M47 because, although it is a genuine military item, I feel that it is somewhat more refined than American military items and is more in tune with modern fashion.


    Examples.

    Lee 101Z 50’s
    With Lee 101Z 50’s.
    M47
    This is a typical French A-body. Modern silhouette with just the right shoulder fit and sleeve top.
    M47
    When it gets hot in the spring/summer season, it is wrapped around the waist.

    Details.

    • 100% cotton twill.
    • Four pockets on chest and sides
    • Shoulder flap and cuff closure buttons
    • A-body silhouette.
    • Thicker armholes.
    • Modern silhouette when sizing is close to modern clothing sizes and choosing the right size for your body.
    • Shoulder width and sleeve shape are true to size.

    Combination.

    • M47 field jacket, previous period specification, cotton twill material, size 44.
    • T-shirt style henley neck knit : TOM FORD size 46
    • Denim : Lee 101Z 1950s waist 30inch:length 33inch
    • Shoes : Loro Piana : White Sole
    • Hat : Borsalino
    • Watch : IWC Mark 11 1940s
    • Sunglasses : Ray-ban WAYFARER 90’s(BAUSCH+LAMB)

    Conclusion.

    I love military items and wanted a field jacket different from the M43 and M65, so I got the M47 field jacket. Compared to American military, the modern silhouette and construction is everywhere, and although it is a genuine military item, it is not as hard as American military, so it is useful for a wide range of wearing styles.

    This item is recommended for those who want to add a military item that is not too hard to mode fashion or Italian style, rather than American casual.


    Shop

    The M47 Field Jacket introduced this time was purchased at Post78.
    Post78 is a shop that handles a lot of high quality, long-lasting items that the owner, who loves clothes, is particular about. I also enjoy talking about fashion with the owner, who loves clothes, when I shop.

    Post78 online store

    “Post78” Global shipping is not supported. Come to the shop when you come to Japan.

  • White Sole : Loro Piana

    White Sole : Loro Piana

    Comfortable moccasin shoes made as deck shoes.

    White Sole
    White Sole
    White Sole
    White Sole

    Introduction.

    Having worn Brunello Cucinelli suede loafers, I have reconfirmed the quality of suede loafers and have been rummaging through various suede loafers.

    The Loro Piana White Sole loafer I am presenting here is a wonderful moccasin style loafer that I acquired after a friend introduced me to its qualities. The Loro Piana White Sole is presented in this issue.


    High-quality deck shoes

    The Loro Piana white sole is relaxed and easy to wear and was originally made as a deck shoe for the Loro Piana yacht crew to wear on board their yacht. Therefore, it is very easy to put them on and take them off, and my friend who recommended them to me says that he loves them so much that he even uses Whitesole because tying shoelaces is a hassle, and he rotates between three pairs.

    When I purchased the shoes, I had a conversation with a Loro Piana staff member who told me that, they were the same shoes he wore in primary school, but as yacht crew wear them, there are many opportunities to take them off at sea and there are grooves on the soles for putting names so that no one can tell whose shoes they are. I had a lively conversation with a staff member who told me that these shoes are also made in the same way as primary Japanese schools shoes.

    I chose the darker brown, but they are available in a number of colours. Loro Piana’s white soles come in many varieties, including the “Open Walk” ankle boot, the “Summer Walk” moccasin, the “Venice Walk” espadrille style ” and many other types to suit different uses and tastes.

    The origin of the white sole comes from the adoption of a white rubber sole to prevent staining or damaging the deck of a yacht, but because the soles are white, they have a more casual look than normal shoes and white is a useful colour in summer, so they can be worn with jeans, white trousers and shorts. You can enjoy matching them with jeans, white trousers and shorts as well.


    Lee 101Z 50's
    Matching Lee 101Z 50’s.

    Details.

    • Upper : Suede
    • Sole : Latex.
    • Colour : Walnut : Brown.
    • Made in Italy from material processing to production.
    • Numerous colours available, depending on season and time of year.
    • Made to order available.

    Conclusion.

    The Loro Piana “White Sole” is a relaxed and functional pair of suede loafers made for sailing staff, which I got in search of a pair of suede loafers to match my jeans. They are moccasin shoes that are so good (due to their high functionality that they can be used in any way) that they remind you of your childhood jacket.

    Loro Piana is famous as a fabric merchant and is associated with high-quality fabrics and the world’s best quality cashmere and vicuna, and has an image of high-quality and expensive clothes, but the white sole introduced this time is expensive, but it is a price range that you can buy if you work hard, so you can wear it in a casual style. These moccasin shoes are recommended for those who want to wear relaxed leather shoes.


    Shop

    My white soles are purchased at the Loro Piana Ginza shop. The shop is prestigious and difficult to get into, but if you tell them your requirements at the entrance, they will guide you through the shop with a member of staff.

    I have only ever purchased white soles, but the cashmere and vicuna knitwear and outerwear on display in the shop are of the highest quality, and are items that I would love to wear as a lifetime item when I am a little older and have more life experience. When it comes to the actual purchase, the staff will kindly take the time to guide you through the products in detail so that you can enjoy a satisfying buying experience.

    There is also an extensive women’s line and a home collection, so why not stop by when you and your wife are in Ginza? Although cashmere and vicuna have a strong image, the shop is a leading Italian fabric merchant, so it also offers high quality, functional jackets and suits made from cotton, linen and wool, with excellent water repellent processing for coats and outerwear.

    The only two fabric merchants that can purchase Vicuna’s raw wool are Loro Piana and Aniona (under the umbrella of Zegna), which are introduced here, but it is an anecdote that is typical of Loro Piana and Zegna, which are top-notch fabric merchants.

    Loro Piana official website

  • Enjoy Coloured T-shirts Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-shirt Yellow and Red

    Enjoy Coloured T-shirts Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-shirt Yellow and Red

    The Brunello Cucinelli slim-fit T-shirt introduced with the white T-shirt, but the yellow and red versions in different colours are excellent and useful in summer.

    Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-shirt
    Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-shirt

    Introduction.

    This slim-fit T-shirt from Brunello Cucinelli was introduced in the article about the white T-shirt, but we liked the comfort and excellent styling due to the best fabric and advanced tailoring, so we wanted a different colour and got a yellow and red one. It is good to put on the seemingly gaudy colour by the exquisite colour degree, and to be settled when it puts it on, and to be put together very stylishly even if it puts it on by itself or under the jacket.

    [ Brunello Cucinelli Slimfit T-shirt’s Article]

    A cotton T-shirt but with a different dimension in terms of fabric and construction, comfortable and beautifully styled, the Slim Fit T-Shirt by Brunello Cucinelli The ultimate piece that we arrived at after searching for a good, universal white T-shirt…

    The yellow is worn with a medium grey jacket and the red with a light khaki field jacket. At first I thought I would match the red with the jacket and the yellow with the field jacket, but then I thought that the lightness and darkness of the colours would be more appropriate than the colour combination, so I matched the dark red with the light-coloured field jacket and the light yellow with the dark-coloured jacket.

    This time I have matched them with jeans, but in the coming season I will have more opportunities to wear cut-off denim with just a T-shirt and a coloured T-shirt. My cut-off denim is mainly 501 cut-offs, so yellow and red T-shirts are very useful. The yellow and red of the print T-shirt which is considerably casual is worn well, and it is a very excellent colour T-shirt which can be put together elegantly and stylishly while being casual by wearing the slim fit T-shirt of Brunello Cucinelli while extending the style.


    Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-shirt
    As innerwear for tailored jackets.
    Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-shirt
    As innerwear for tailored jackets.
    With yellow slim-fit T-shirt.
    A T-shirt can be worn beautifully with a single T-shirt.
    Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-shirt
    The shoulder and chest lines are beautifully defined from advanced tailoring techniques.
    Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-shirt
    As innerwear for field jackets.
    Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-shirt
    It is a quintessential red that is quite loud but fits beautifully when worn.
    Red slim-fit T-shirt and blue, red and white are the colours of the French flag tricolor.
    A T-shirt can be worn beautifully with a single T-shirt.
    Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-shirt
    An excellent T-shirt that is put together in style.
    Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-shirt
    Excellent tailoring gives a muscular appearance around the shoulders and arms.
    Slim fit comfort denim : Brunello Cucinelli
    Yellow goes great with indigo.
    Slim fit comfort denim
    Flashy red also works well with indigo.

    Details.

    • 100% cotton.
    • Slim fit that follows the lines of the body but is comfortable and roomy to wear.
    • Made of high count fine cotton, the fabric is soft but taut and non-transparent.
    • Tight neck cut-outs, no loose fitting.
    • Short sleeves top, ribbed cuffs with reinforced light grey or white accents, moderately fitted.
    • The length is a little longer, yet the silhouette is clean and well-styled.

    Combination.

    Slim-fit T-shirt in yellow.

    • Crew neck T-shirt : Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-Shirt (Yellow)
    • Jacket : Cavallo Jaket : Brunello Cucinelli (MTM)
    • Denim : Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit Denim
    • Hat : Borsalino
    • Watch : Rolex Day Date 1803(1969)
    • Sunglasses : Ray-ban WAYFARER 90’s (BAUSCH+LAMB)
    • Belt : Brunello Cucinelli : Calf suede belt
    • Shoes : Brunello Cucinelli : Suede penny loafer

    Slim-fit T-shirt (red)

    • Crew neck T-shirt : Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-Shirt (Red)
    • Field jacket : Brunello Cucinelli size 46
    • Denim : Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit Denim
    • Hat : Borsalino
    • Watch : Rolex Sub Mariner 1680(1972)
    • Sunglasses : Ray-ban WAYFARER 90’s(BAUSCH+LAMB)
    • Belt : Brunello Cucinelli : Calf suede belt
    • Shoes : Brunello Cucinelli : Perforated suede sneakers

    Conclusion.

    When I tried on the white T-shirt, it was so good that I got the yellow and red ones in different colours, Brunello Cucinelli slim-fit T-shirts. The quality of the construction is on another level and the T-shirt looks great on its own or worn as an inner layer.

    I have a pattern of buying three of the same item or three of different colours if I like it. Brunello Cucinelli products are of impeccable quality and the satisfaction after purchase is very high, but the products are inevitably expensive and difficult to afford, and there is an attraction that makes me think about buying them even if I have to push myself.

    The quality and the care afterwards are also safe, and it is a recommended brand that wants the person who wants to enjoy really good things with attachment for a long time to try because it is wonderful even if it is an outerwear, a jacket, trousers, knitwear, shoes and accessories in every case though it is a T-shirt this time.


    Shop

    I buy my Brunello Cucinelli products at the Brunello Cucinelli Ginza shop.
    As mentioned in the Field Jacket article, it’s a great shop, not only for the products and the shop, but also for the people involved, so why not pay a visit?
    You can read more about the shop in article on Field Jacket.

    [ Brunello Cucinelli Field Jacket’s Article ]

    Brunello Cucinelli official website

  • Suede Penny Loafer: Brunello Cucinelli

    Suede Penny Loafer: Brunello Cucinelli

    Soft and comfortable suede loafers.

    Suede Penny Loafer
    Suede Penny Loafer

    Introduction.

    I mainly wear sneakers or boots with jeans, and the only occasion I have had to wear loafers is when I wore Berluti Dandy Sauvage in the past, and the only leather shoes I wear with suits are outer-skin lace-up shoes, and I’ve never worn suede loafers. The suede penny loafers from Brunello Cucinelli introduced here are very good loafers, comfortable to wear and stylish even when worn with jeans. In this article, we present the Brunello Cucinelli suede loafer.


    Loafers that are comfortable and can be worn like trainers

    Brunello Cucinelli, which we often write about in our media, is a brand whose clothes, shoes and accessories are consistent with what is pleasant to wear, high quality materials, good tailoring, comfort from the craftsman’s skill and attention to detail, and excellent styling and fit, no matter which product you choose. I love the relaxing and enjoyable quality, and the understatedness that is not too conspicuous due to the exquisite power of the relaxed look, which makes me interested in all sorts of things.

    The Brunello Cucinelli suede penny loafers I’m presenting here are also very stylish, yet, like my favourite New Balance trainers, they offer excellent comfort. The suede is soft, the upper is made to feel pleasant and the sole is made of soft natural rubber, so you never feel the hardness of the sole and it has the soft comfort of a sneaker.

    Compared to sneakers and driving shoes, leather shoes have hard soles, which makes driving a car more difficult, but Brunello Cucinelli suede loafers have moderately soft soles, which makes driving a car easier and can be used as driving shoes.

    If the soles are only soft, there will be problems with durability and comfort, but Brunello Cucinelli craftsmen in the village of Solomero in Italy carefully make them, so while they are soft and comfortable, they are well made, and they are not just soft shoes, but have a solid durability and a thin sole. The sole is thin and there is none of the unpleasantness that tends to be felt when soft.

    Styling, while the nose is round and cute look, the instep is low, the width is also a slim shape, so it has a relaxed and clean styling. The width is D-wise, and the width and instep are tight, but compared to the D-wise of normal leather shoes, they are easy to wear, so when they fit your feet, you can create a sleek foot.

    I often wear them with straight jeans such as Levi’s 501s, but you can enjoy sophisticated styling by wearing them with tapered Brunello Cucinelli jeans and showing your ankles.


    Wearing example.

    With yellow slim-fit T-shirt.
    Shown here with Slim fit comfort denim.
    Suede loafers with cavallos.
    Suede loafers with cavallos.

    Details.

    • Leather lining
    • Natural rubber sole
    • TPU rubber outsole
    • Genuine leather.
    • Washed suede.
    • Size: 40
    • Colour : Light brown.

    Conclusion.

    I have never worn suede loafers myself, but I enjoy wearing them with jeans as well as high quality trainers, because of the soft and comfortable feel of the leather shoes developed by Brunello Cucinelli in general, while maintaining the solid quality of leather shoes.

    As an aside, I myself love leather products because of the texture that develops as you use them more and more, and the enjoyment of caring for them. I have always chosen leather shoes that I can enjoy polishing from the pleasure of this care, but this time I got suede loafers, which are more casual than the surface leather, and I reconfirmed the goodness of suede from the simplicity of regularly spraying it with suede spray and adjusting the grain with a suede brush. The suede is also easy to care for.

    Brunello Cucinelli suede loafers come with a suede brush for care.

    Brunello Cucinelli suede leather shoes, the suede is made from a very soft and textured material, which is thin suede, washed and carefully brushed by craftsmen, and the sole rubber is made from natural rubber. The sole is made of natural rubber. The use of traditional natural materials and the time-consuming traditional production is done in consideration of the environment, and the stance of the company that takes such time and effort for granted is also a reason why I love Brunello Cucinelli.


    Shop.

    My Brunello Cucinelli items are purchased at the Brunello Cucinelli Ginza store.
    As I mentioned in my article on field jackets, it is a wonderful store not only for its products and stores, but also for the people involved.
    For more information about the store, please refer to article on Field Jacket.

    [ Brunello Cucinelli Field jacket’s Article ]

    Brunello Cucinelli official website