Let’s take pictures of flowers on film using a macro lens!
Many people use macro lenses to take pictures of flowers. Here are some photos I took using Macro lens with Film.
Camera is a single-lens reflex camera
The camera used will be a Canon EOS-1V, a film camera that was made for professionals. It is the current EOS-1D X series camera, and unfortunately it was discontinued about 5 years ago. I used the EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM macro lens. This time, all photos were taken in vertical composition. The photos were taken with three types of film: color negative, color reversal, and black-and-white.
Taken with color negative film KODAK Portra160 ISO160
Taken with color reversal film Fuji Velvia50 ISO50
Taken with monochrome negative film ILFORD Pan-F50 ISO50 The characteristics of each film will be introduced while looking at the photos taken.
KODAK Portra160 produces very soft pictures. The colors are a little warmer than they actually are, but this is what gives the picture its unique softness. （The background of the film is also very soft, which makes the subject stand out in the picture. This is another interesting feature of film.
Fuji Velvia 50 is a film that tends to produce vivid and flashy colors, which are called “memory colors. It is a film that is often used by people who take landscape photographs. The first photo of a leaf looks somewhat like a photo you might see in a picture book, but I realized that the pictures in the botanical illustrated books I saw as a child were taken with reversal film at the time. As is characteristic of film photography, shadows tend to fall off, and this is what gives the leaves their thickness.
The last image is ILFORD Pan-F50, a black-and-white negative film. Although it is a low-sensitivity film at ISO 50, it has a wide dynamic range and beautiful tones when taken in good light. Although it is rarely done, reducing the sensitivity to ISO 25 produces even softer tones.
Conclusion.
I believe that many people take pictures of flowers. There are many ways to take pictures, but I often shoot with a macro lens and film. I rarely take pictures of flowers because they inevitably end up looking the same, but when I look at the pictures I do take, they have a different charm than pictures taken digitally. You can take completely different photos with different film choices, so why not give it a try?
The Canon EOS-1V I used this time has been discontinued, so I did not introduce the Shop. If you are interested in Canon EOS-1V or Nikon F6, it would be interesting to look for a used one.
When it comes to square photos, Hasselblad and Rollei are well known for their 6*6 format. In this article, I would like to talk about Hasselblad.
The film used is medium format.
Today, the full-size format referred to in digital cameras is based on the 24mm-36mm length and width format, which in film is called the Leica version. In the film era, there was a larger format called the 120 format, which was 60mm in height and had a different screen size depending on the camera, and was also called medium format. The Hasselblad introduced here is in this 120 format, which can take 12 square photos of 56mm per film.
Reverse image viewfinder that reverses the left and right images.
The Hasselblad is an SLR camera, but instead of prism glass like modern cameras or mirrorless cameras, it has a reflective mirror, which means that the image in the lens is viewed through the viewfinder, so the picture seen in the viewfinder is the opposite image. Since the image seen in the viewfinder is the opposite of the movement, it may be uncomfortable at first, but you will soon get used to it. Since it is a single-lens reflex camera with interchangeable lenses, there are a wide range of lenses from wide-angle to telephoto, and since the lenses are Carl Zeiss lenses, they are very good at taking pictures. The most famous lens is the Planar 80mm/F2.8 standard lens (equivalent to 50mm in full size format). I use this Planar as a base lens and also use the Distagon 60mm/F3.5, Macro Planar 120mm/F4, and Sonar 180mm/F4 lenses.
The original tilt LCD, the fun of looking into the camera from above.
The waist-level viewfinder is a feature of Hasselblad and Rollei lenses, and is used to look through the viewfinder from the top. I use Hassel and Rollei lenses because I enjoy the act of looking through the viewfinder from above and taking pictures. I am especially impressed just by looking at the beautiful subject reflected in the Hassel waist level viewfinder.
It’s a bit tedious, but once you get used to it, it’s fun!
There is a bit of a ritualistic element to using the camera, such as loading the film, taking out the film, and changing the lens, but once you get used to it, it is not so much of a problem. I won’t go into the technical specifications or how to use it this time, but if you are interested, I recommend you check out the Internet. Since we are talking about enjoying film photography, we have omitted camera specifications, lenses, and detailed explanations. One of the features of Hasselblad photos is that there are two wedge-like trails on the left side of the frame of the photo. This is because the notch that holds the film in place when the film is sent is visible in the frame of the photo. (Assuming you do not crop the image.)
1.KODAK Portra400
Portra is the standard for color photography. Portra is a standard for taking color photos. It has a soft tone and is often used for portraits of women. It is a high performance film, and the red of the lanterns at Kaminarimon in Asakusa comes out well. This photo was scanned from film, but the actual print will be corrected and the colors will shift toward warmer tones. I noticed after scanning that the film was taken with a colder color tone, closer to cyan.
KODAK Portra400
2.KODAK Portra160
This is Portra160, a film with higher image quality and better grain than 400, but I myself am not looking for high image quality, so I use it less often than 400. The colors are more saturated than 400, so I use it when I want to bring out the colors. The red color of the signboard of the store in this photo is a little cold (cyan), but it is Portra’s unique tint. The straight lines in the composition make for an interesting picture of a perfect square. This is simply a photo of a signboard in the center of a wall, but it is this square photo that creates the atmosphere of a typical store signboard, even if it is taken in a staggered position.
KODAK Portra160
3. FUJI Pro400H
This is FUJI’s Pro400H film, which is the twin of Kodak’s Portra. It is basically a film suitable for portraits, but it has low saturation and is designed to be used by professionals who use filters to add color to their photos for printing. It is a film that produces more beautiful colors in low light than in high light. When you take pictures with film, you will see elements in your photos that you don’t think about as much with digital, and it will change your understanding of photography.
Fuji Pro 400H
4. FUJI Provia 100
All three photos above are color negative film, but this is reversal film. As explained briefly in the Leica section, reversal film is color accurate and produces near-digital images. The Provia 100 used for this photo was poorly stored and had been purchased some time ago, so the film has deteriorated and is covered. The white frames on the left and right sides of the frame are covered with the film. I reconfirmed that if you use reversal film, you should store it in a refrigerator.
Fuji Provia100
5.KODAK T-MAX100
From here on, the photos will be in black and white. T-MAX has high sharpness, good resolution, wide dynamic range, and a modern look. This photo was taken and developed straight through, using R09 (Rodinal) as the developer.
Kodak T-MAX100
6. KODAK Tri-X 400
The last one is Tri-X400, which is a royal road. This picture was developed with Tri-X400 at Pull200 (shot at ISO 200 and developed at ISO 200). As I recall, the photo was taken with the aperture wide open, so it has a very soft impression. I love the subtractive tone of Tri-X400 and use it often. This photo was also developed with R09 (Rodinal).
Kodak Tri-X100(Pull200)
Conclusion.
I had planned to write an article about enjoying film photography with Hasselblad, but it turned out to be an unconnected article and it was difficult to convey what I wanted to say. Here is a brief introduction of the Hasselblads I own
Hasselblad 503CX
Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm 2.8 (standard)
Two Film Magazine A12s (used for simultaneous color and B&W photography)
Carl Zeiss Distagon 60mm 3.5 (equivalent to standard 35mm on the wide-angle side)
Carl Zeiss Distagon 50mm4 (equivalent to 28mm on the wide-angle side)
Carl Zeiss MacroPlanar120mm4 (telephoto, for macro)
Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm4 (telephoto) I use the Hasselblad. The Hasselblad has a beautiful viewfinder, and I enjoy taking pictures through this viewfinder. Also, since the film size is a perfect square, the composition of the picture is different from that of a 3*2 digital camera, which makes the picture more interesting when viewed with eyes accustomed to full-size photography. However, once you get used to it, you will have no problem operating the camera, loading and unloading the film, and changing the lens after a few times. I feel that you can only take 12 pictures with one roll of film (although 12 is enough), but it is an interesting way to take photographs, capturing exactly what you really want to capture, so if you are interested, please give it a try. As a side note, many fashion photos taken before the spread of digital technology were taken with Hasselblad cameras, which are used by professionals in studios. It is also famous for being the camera that took the Apollo mission to the moon. I think it is fun to use a Hasselblad with such historical background in mind.
Shop.
I buy my film cameras from Onuki Camera in Yokohama as well as Leica.
This store is also a long-established store and carries a variety of cameras. They also have a full line of peripherals and accessories, and their main focus is on photography, so no matter how old your camera is, it will be well maintained and if something goes wrong, they will fix it.
The staff is also very knowledgeable and skilled in photography, so they can help you with any problems you may have with your photos. This store can satisfy everyone from beginners to experienced photographers, so if you have a chance to visit Yokohama, why not extend your visit?
Santa Maria Novella’s Pot Pourri removes odours from clothes and gives them a subtle scent.
A step to make sure your clothes are loved, cherished and loved well for a long time.
Clothes inevitably smell when you wear them. This is fine for T-shirts and shirts that can be washed frequently, but not for outerwear and jackets. This is where Santa Maria Novella’s Pot Pourri comes in handy. Santa Maria Novella was originally a monastery pharmacy that used herbs and other ingredients to make medicines, and has a long history of producing colognes and room fragrances with scents extracted from natural ingredients. The store has a long history and sells colognes and room fragrances made from natural ingredients. If you have a closet, you can place one of the larger types on the floor to give the whole closet a subtle plant-based fragrance. If it is not a closet, but a wardrobe or drawer, you can buy potpourri leaves only, put a small amount in a tea packet and put it in the wardrobe or other place to give a subtle good fragrance to the clothes as well. My wife has been using it for many years as it is an easy-to-use air freshener, whether in her room or in her bag. We originally started using Santa Maria Novella’s Pot Pourri about 15 years ago, when my wife bought a Kiton coat and suit and Kiton gave it to us. (I also found out about Ishikawa brushes when I received them from Kiton.)
Pot Pourri by Santa Maria Novella
If you have a large space, such as a closet, we recommend the ones in ceramic called terracotta.
Pot Pourri by Santa Maria Novella
If you don’t have a lot of space, there is also a silk sachet, which comes in a silk bag.
A little effort can make a difference to the longevity and frequency of use of things.
Inevitably, clothes smell when worn, but it is difficult to send them to the cleaners as often. Simply place Santa Maria Novella’s Pot Pourri in your wardrobe to impart a subtle fragrance extracted from natural herbs and medicinal plants to your clothes, making them pleasant to wear in everyday life. This little effort will increase your chances of wearing and using things you love, and if they are pleasant to use, you will love them even more.
Shop.
The Santa Maria Novella Pot Pourri introduced this time was purchased at the Santa Maria Novella Ginza shop. In addition to the potpourri introduced this time, there is also a full range of colognes and bath salts. Many of the products are more popular with women than men, so if you drop in on a holiday with your wife in Ginza, she will probably be pleased. There is also an online store, so you can also buy here.
A little effort to make sure you love and cherish them for a long time.
As we get older, things that were troublesome when we were younger become less troublesome and become habitual, just as a nice distraction. One of these is ironing clothes, something I never thought about ironing T-shirts when I was younger, but now it’s a matter of course. T-shirts that I like, I put in a net, wash in soft mode and hang dry flat or close to flat, away from direct sunlight. In winter, even knitwear is lightly hand-washed with a special detergent, dried with a towel and laid flat in the shade. The theme of this media is things and things that you can be crazy about for a long time. I choose things that I really like and love and use them carefully for a long time, and as I get older, this is spreading more and more. I have always liked taking care of my leather shoes since I was young, and I used to do it whenever I had time, and I still usually brush my suits before I put them away, or my knitwear. However, I was impressed by the quality of a T-shirt I recently bought, and I want to take good care of it for a long time, which has led me to take some care when washing and hanging it up, and to iron it before putting it away. I have ironed shirts since I was young, so there is no problem with ironing them, but T-shirts are made of softer fabric than shirts, so I iron them in the same way as I iron thin knitwear, in terms of sensation.
Selecting a temperature that is basically low.
Do not press too hard.
Since it is softer, apply the iron to the entire garment as if you were lightly placing the iron on the garment.
Around the neck, apply the ribbing firmly.
How well you place the iron on the ironing board is important. I iron my T-shirts paying attention to these things. If you have a chance, please try it out because you can wear the T-shirt quite comfortably if you try it as a distraction.
Brunello Cucinelli T-shirts are also ironed.Gicipi T-shirts are also ironed.Wasew Keep it washed Best but we iron it.Schiesser Revival is also ironed.
A little effort can make a difference to the longevity and frequency of use of an item.
When ironing, you start to look at the ironing marks and ironing labels, so you understand the material of the fabric, and when you buy something new, you have some idea of how to take care of it. When ironed and folded properly, the items are surprisingly compact and easy to store and organise. The best thing to do is to use the things you love more and more while taking good care of them. Clothing with wrinkles removed feels good to wear, so you will naturally have more opportunities to pick it up. If you find something that suits you, something you like and something you are attached to, I think you will enjoy wearing and using it even more if you consider a little care to be one of the pleasures of using it carefully for a long time.
In our previous article, we introduced you to the New Balance 1700 series, and now we will introduce you to the 991 series.
While the 1700 series is an extension of the old New Balance design, the design of the 991 series, known as the 900 series, which we are introducing here, has a somewhat modern impression. We will talk about such 991 series.
The 991 in Small N.
Originally, my favourite New Balance sneakers were the 998 series, and I liked the grey models in this series so much that I wore out three pairs.
When I looked at the New Balance website, I found that the 998 was no longer on sale. At that time, it became this 991 series that the UK model was sold to be a candidate. I immediately went to the New Balance Roppongi shop to check the actual product and asked to try them on as they had my size in stock. The specialist fitter helped me choose a size and fitted me, and I actually put them on and walked around a bit to check the feel, but they were very good, so I bought my first pair of 991s in grey here.
Once the feeling is good, I thought I would buy them including spares, and I bought them, and it became 991 that the leather of the upper became yellow, which I introduce this time.
Yellow is a good colour match for navy, and it is a good combination for sneakers that I wear mainly with jeans, but yellow sneakers are surprisingly rare when you look for them, and until now I have never bought yellow sneakers. Just when I wanted a spare pair of 991s, I found these yellow 991s and bought them immediately.
Actually, I wanted to buy it after fitting at the store, but due to the influence of Corona, I decided to purchase it on the official New Balance website.I have to buy it on the official website of New Balance this time because I know the size in gray 991.
The actual product arrived and I tried them on. 991 is a very stylish and technical yellow, different from the grey image, and I like it so much that I almost always wear this yellow when I wear dark-coloured jeans.
Details.
Combination pigskin suede/mesh upper material
Rubber sole
Visible ABZORB
Likes.
Breathability thanks to the mesh upper.
Ease of walking thanks to the research-based sole material and shape.
Sneaker-like design from functionality.
The design is a little bit modern, but still the same classic design that has remained unchanged over the years.
Exquisite colour schemes that don’t seem to exist.
Points of interest.
As mentioned in the 1700 article, the excellent cushion feel can be a little uncomfortable in applications suited to shoes with thin, hard soles.
But once you get used to it, it’s fine.
Conclusion.
As I mentioned in the 1700 article, the New Balance 900s were initially made for running, but their functional beauty has been sublimated into fashion and various people are enjoying them as fashion items. It says that the excellent cushioning feels uncomfortable for special applications that don’t require cushioning, but it doesn’t matter at all to most people, so it’s a very good sneakers with no weak points. Also, the yellow 991 colour is a great match for darker coloured jeans, and I’m very happy with these sneakers, which are used frequently and are very easy to use!
Shop.
This 991 was purchased from the official New Balance store due to the time of purchase.
The Corona is coming to an end and social activities are returning to their pre-Corona state, so if you have the opportunity, you can visit the official store and a specialist fitter will help you choose a pair that fits your feet, so I think you will be satisfied with your purchase.
I love sneakers and wear them almost all the time on holiday. I have been wearing them for about 20 years and still wear New Balance.
1700 in small N.
New Balance sneakers are very popular and I often see people wearing them around town. I have a habit of buying three pairs of what I like, and I always have three pairs of New Balance sneakers with me. Inevitably, because they are sneakers, the heels, soles and uppers deteriorate and can no longer be repaired, but because I wear three pairs in rotation, they last rather long. Currently, I wear three pairs in rotation, the 1700 and 991 beige and grey pairs that I am introducing here. Before this line-up, I used to like and wear the 998, but the sole and heel were ruined and I had to discard them in tears, but they were discontinued and I couldn’t buy them, so I bought and wear the 1700, which has a similar design.
One of my rules for buying New Balance is to buy UK models with a small N mark. I have not done so consciously, but I used to shop at Barneys New York a lot in the past, so I think it was influenced by the fact that there were many UK models of New Balance stocked by select shops such as Barneys New York. I like the design with the small N mark and have been using the UK series since then.
The good points of New Balance are that they are well made, easy to walk in, have good breathability due to the mesh upper, the sole material and thickness are appropriate and I don’t get tired when I walk. I wear them casually, but I have become so accustomed to their benefits that it has become difficult for me to wear other trainers for many years. The 1700 series is the basic design of New Balance, and although it is a conservative model, I have many opportunities to wear it because some of the technologies employed make it easy to wear. I wear them mostly with jeans, and in summer I enjoy wearing them with cut-off jeans.
Details.
Combination pigskin suede/mesh upper material
Rubber sole
Likes.
Breathability thanks to the mesh upper.
Ease of walking thanks to the research-based sole material and shape.
Sneaker-like design based on functionality.
The classic design that has remained unchanged over the years.
What we like about them.
Due to the design of the cushioned sole that makes it easy to walk in, it is not as easy to accelerate, brake and clutch when driving a car with a manual transmission compared to a flat sneaker with a thin, hard sole.
The above is a matter of getting used to them.
When riding a road bike with binding shoes on a regular basis with sneakers, as with a car, there is a feeling that the soft sole misses the tread force.
This is also not a problem once you get used to it.
Conclusion.
The New Balance 1700 were initially made for running, but their functional beauty has been sublimated into fashion and various people are enjoying them as a fashion item. This time, in the point of concern, it is written that the manoeuvrability is not good when riding a manual car or a road bike on a daily basis due to the cushioned sole, but for most people, it does not matter at all, so it is a very good trainer with no weak points.
Shop.
I buy my New Balance shoes at New Balance Roppongi 19:06 in Tokyo Midtown. New Balance shops tend to be crowded, but if you go to New Balance Roppongi 19:06 on a weekday, you can shop at a leisurely pace and a specialist fitter will help you to choose a pair that really suits your feet.
New Balance also has an extensive official website, and if you know your size, you can purchase on the website.
I loved C Diem about 20 years ago and became so obsessed with it that there was a time when I would go on holiday wearing it, but I have also passed C Diem on to a junior colleague who I talked about in the Berluti article. I would like to talk about C Diem this time.
About C Diem.
In the early 2000s, when asked what kind of clothes I wore the most, I would answer C-Diem. , I wore this leather shirt, a linen shirt, a long-sleeved T-shirt with cut-outs, zip-up boots and laced boots in rotation, with a single horse leather rider at the top. The bottom was also the West Coast denim that was popular at that time, and the most comfortable was the Stitches heavy-ounce bootcut with damage, which I wore with a thick, antiqued HTC studded belt, which was my casual style. Fashion-wise, the closest thing to this C Diem was Carol Christian Poel and Paul Harden, and although I didn’t end up buying Paul Harden, I had a Carol Christian Poel cotton tailored jacket with a top and bottom cut, which I wore occasionally. C Diem and Carol Christian Poel are popular with people in the beauty industry, and I would give my C Diem single rider, Carol Christian Poel tailored jacket, long-sleeved T-shirt and laced boots to junior people in the beauty industry. The junior colleague to whom I gave them is overjoyed, loves them very much and wears them with great care.
At that time, I hesitated to give it away and left the leather shirt, the linen shirt and the zip-up boots. Later, I gave this leather shirt, zip-up boots, linen shirt and long-sleeved T-shirt to a junior colleague to whom I had given the Berluti, and he likes them as much as the Berluti and wears them with great care. Like Berluti, I have given this C Diem to someone who wants an item I bought almost 20 years ago, and when I give it to him, he wears it with care. However, unlike Berluti, the manufacturer has retired and the brand itself has disappeared, so there is no longer a system in place to take care of it. However, the two people I gave them to found a skilled tailor and repairer, who takes care of them and fixes their sizes, and they wear them with care.
I am writing this article because I think it is a wonderful thing that the two people to whom I have given the clothes I have bought and worn with love and affection are wearing them with the same love and affection as if they were treasures, which, like Berluti, is connected to the word sustainability. I am looking forward to the future, thinking that the clothes and shoes I am currently obsessed with will also become so in the future. C Diem is a brand created by Maurizio Artioli, and was active from the mid-1990s until the mid-2000s, with leather and linen clothes characterised by a decadent world expressed not by superficial processing such as damage, but by processing such as wrinkles and corrosion, as if things were decaying. It is a brand that gave birth to a core ardent fan rather than general popularity by a peculiar view of the world. Although it was not mentioned at the time, it has recently been called artisanal, and creators influenced by it have inherited a kind of philosophy and are making unique clothes.
C DiemC DiemC Diem
Conclusion.
Like Berluti last time, C Diem is something that I have worn and cherished with love, and my juniors have taken over and wear and cherish it with love. At the root of it all, there is the beauty of craftsmanship, and although not many people may recognise that beauty, I feel the beauty of wearing and cherishing things with love whenever I get the chance to hold them, and I hope that the things I am currently obsessed with will become so too.
The things I introduce on Hooked on are things I write about here that I love, wear and cherish. There is the wisdom and skill of the makers, the universality and beauty of their work, and my satisfaction in wearing them, but I also feel that they are accompanied by the commitment and social nature of the makers and sellers, and I hope you will be interested in them.
Shop.
C Diem and other products introduced here were purchased at the time (early 2000s) at Barneys New York Yokohama shop. Recently, I’m not interested in trendy items, so I visit the shop less often, but all the products in the shop are great, and every once in a while I visit the shop and look at the products, and there are many items I want to buy.
Recently, a few years ago, I bought a cashmere knit from Aranui and a stadium jacket from Slogan. When I go to the shop, I make new discoveries, and the staff pick out interesting items for me, so I like to visit when I have time.
Last season, when I looked in the Ginza shop, they were selling Paul Harden, so if I have the chance, I would like to buy some.
In this issue, we talk about Berluti shoes, which inspired us to launch this media.
Introduction.
Nowadays, environmental considerations are attracting a lot of attention, along with the word sustainability. I’m going to talk about Berluti’s commitment to sustainability, which I felt when I handed over my Berluti Alessandro to a younger colleague.
Berluti Alessandro, my favourite Berluti Alessandro.
The Berluti Alessandro is an oxford in terms of shoes, and while oxfords are formal shoes and usually have the image of being worn with suits, Berluti’s unique Patine colour has a beautiful tone that is unique and goes well not only with suits, but also with blue jeans. I bought these shoes in 2005 at the Aoyama flagship shop.
At the time, Alessandro wore them with suits by KITON suits purchased at Tie-Your-Tie, and with jeans by Stitches and Paper Denim and Cloth, which were the premier denims of the US West Coast, and were popular at the time.
The shape and colour are lovely, but they have a unique form, and although they look like they have strong habits, they are very active when you want to be a little fashionable with a wide range of clothes to match them with. I originally like leather shoes with a bit of a bland shape, and I still own a pair of Jhon Lobb shoes with an Outer wings double sole that I wear with a suit that I only wear occasionally. The three pairs were purchased around the year 2000. I bought these three pairs around 2000 and still own them more than 20 years later, and although I no longer wear them every day, they are well cared for and stored in a shoe box. I love Jhon Lobb shoes, but they are very orthodox men’s shoes, so I don’t wear them with jeans, but with suits and creased trousers.
Passed on to my juniors and they love them too.
As I get older, my casual style shifts more and more to easygoing, sneakers with jeans and Jhon Lobb derbies when I wear suits, and my Berluti Alessandro’s are less and less in demand. I take good care of the ones I buy and like, and put them away, so the Berluti Alessandro remains in my closet as the months go by.
Then, a junior colleague of mine, who is very interested in fashion and actually quite stylish, comes up in conversation with Berluti. So, when the conversation turns to whether I should give him a pair of Berluti that he hadn’t been wearing, he is overjoyed. However, shoes have the shape and size of the foot, so I say to her that she should try them on once, and when she does, she can wear them without any problem, so I decide to give them to her junior colleague. This time, although it is not shown in the photos, I will also give them away together with a loafer that was sold in the past called Dandy Sauvage, this Alessandro and a belt that matches these two pairs.
Berluti’s excellent response.
I give the Berluti to a junior colleague, so when I visit Ginza, I go to the Berluti Ginza shop to buy some shoe care products, which I give to the junior colleague. I tell the shop assistant that I want to change my Berluti customer registration, which I bought more than 15 years ago. I give her my phone number and name, which I registered at the time, and she leaves the customer registration in my name.
Later that day, I take a junior colleague and tell her that I want to register a junior colleague as a customer and leave the shop that day, but again, when I enter the shop, I am shown to a sofa, I tell her my requirements and she brings me a drink.
Later that day, I visit the shop again with a junior colleague, but the story I told her about giving away shoes I bought more than 15 years ago and registering the person I gave them to as a customer has been passed on, and she completes the junior colleague’s customer registration that day. At the same time, they carefully explained the care of the shoes, colour repainting and re-covering of the soles, etc., and asked me to look at the products since I had come all this way, while the person in charge explained and showed me shoes, leather goods such as bags, and apparel that was not available at the time I bought the shoes. I was shown the shoes, leather goods such as bags and apparel, which were not available at the time of my purchase.
Berluti Alessandro
Conclusion.
One of the things I felt during this whole process was that there are people who want to shoes that I bought almost 20 years ago. When I gave them away, they were grateful and wore them carefully and well. The shop that made the product had kept a good customer list even after almost 20 years had passed since the purchase. That when you tell them that you have given the product away, they create a customer list for the new owner and treat the customer with care, providing the same after-sales service as they would for a newly purchased customer. The shop supports the customers to use the products carefully for a long time, thereby eliminating waste and making it a matter of course to take good care of things, I was impressed by the stance of the Berluti shop, which takes this for granted. Berluti shoes are beautiful, but I felt they were a little too glamorous for me , but the staff suggested that if I wanted to match them with my current vintage jeans, I could order suede undies (loafers), and they showed me some suede samples. The staff member said, “I can make a suede andy (loafer) to order. They are expensive products, so they are not something I would buy without hesitation, but when I think about whether I will be able to wear them for a long time with care, I suddenly become interested. Also, the junior member of staff to whom I gave the shoes feels that black Andy are also good, so if I have the chance, I would like to order some. I am now thinking of creating this media because I have reconfirmed that it is wonderful to have things that can be used with love and care for a long time.
Shop.
The Berluti shop we worked with this time is the Berluti Ginza shop.
The shop is prestigious and has a difficult atmosphere to enter, but when you enter and talk to the staff, they explain the products to you in a polite but gentle manner. you will be taken to a sofa and offered mineral water, orange juice or sparkling water, where you can take your time in choosing your items.
The shop is famous for its shoes, and the Patine shoes are beautiful to look at and have a unique world view that only Berluti shoes can bring out. Bags and wallets, etc. are also wonderful, and all the goods with the dignity suitable for the man of the middle or more to have and a little adult wit element that seems to be a French brand are wonderful. Moreover, because it is a brand that started from leather shoes, the handling of the skin is good, and the quality of the leather goods is one head above other brands. Apparel also has the tolerance that can naturally coordinate even if it adds it to the clothes that it has because there are a lot of items that twist is heard, and the trend is not followed too much extremely though it puts effort, and shoes also develop sneakers, and orthodox, and it adds to the clothes that it has. The leather jackets developed for autumn and winter are the quintessential leather experts, and the texture and quality of the skins used are outstanding.
The shop’s interior has a Parisian atmosphere, so why not visit on your holidays when you are in Ginza?
One-piece tailoring, great for spring and summer. M43 field jacket with two chest pockets
M43 HBT Field Jacket
Introduction.
I like military gear and often wear a one-piece M43 in spring/summer and a lined M65 in autumn/winter. This time we introduce the M43, which is very active in spring and summer.
Introduction.
I like military gear and often wear a one-piece M43 in spring/summer and a lined M65 in autumn/winter. This time we introduce the M43, which is very active in spring and summer.
About the M43 HBT Field Jacket.
Many people who like vintage clothes like US ARMY clothes, of which the M65 is the most famous. The M43 introduced here is a field jacket issued to the US Army during World War II in the 1940s. HBT stands for herringbone twill, a field jacket made from cotton herringbone twill fabric, hence the name. The M65 has a lining, a dedicated inner lining and a longer length, so it is mainly worn during the autumn and winter seasons, while the M43 is a single-piece jacket with no lining and a short length, so it is not as hot as the M65 when worn during the spring and summer seasons, and is more like a thick shirt when worn during the spring and summer seasons. The characteristic form is two large breast pockets and no side pockets. The fabric is cotton herringbone, so worn ones have a unique texture. The body width and armholes are relaxed so that it can be worn as an inner layer in cold regions because it is a shape that was considered for wearing in the military. I often wear it with jeans, and often match it with jeans that have faded rather than darker jeans. In summer, I wear it around my waist during the day and wear it at night when it gets a little cooler, and I love it throughout spring and summer. The length is short, so you can roll up the sleeves and enjoy wearing it with shorts. I like this item because it was made with functionality as a priority and has become a functional beauty over time, so I have many opportunities to wear it while also cherishing and loving it.
Example of wear.
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Details.
100% cotton (herringbone twill)
Box silhouette, A-body
Shoulder, body and armholes are moderately roomy.
Sleeve length and body length are neither long nor short, so the silhouette is easy to match.
Crew neck T-shirt : Brunello Cucinelli Slim Fit T-Shirt
Hat : COMES AND GOES
Watch : Rolex Sub Mariner 1680(1972)
Sunglasses : Ray-ban WAYFARER 90’s(BAUSCH+LAMB)
Belts : HTC
New Balance 1700
Conclusion.
This time, we introduced the M43 as a field jacket to be worn in spring and summer. It can be worn as a field jacket, but if you wear it with the feeling of a slightly thicker shirt, you can broaden the range of your outfits. Because it is a genuine military item, it is mainly worn hard, but it is also an excellent outerwear that can be worn with beautiful items and still look elegant.
Shop.
The M43 HBT Field Jacket introduced this time was purchased from Post78. Post78 handles many high-quality, long-lasting items that the shop owner, who loves clothes, is particular about, and I often shop here. I also enjoy talking about fashion with the owner, who loves clothes, when I shop there.
European vintage classic French workwear moleskin jacket
French Moleskin
Introduction.
When it comes to vintage clothing, American vintage clothing is the most common, and even people who are not interested in vintage clothing are probably familiar with military clothing such as the M65, leather such as A2, and denim from Levi’s and Lee. This time, we will change our perspective to Europe and introduce French vintage clothing. As you may know if you like European vintage clothing, French work jackets were worn by workers before the war, and the moleskin jackets introduced this time were actually worn by those who worked in coal mines. Moleskins are also made from a sturdy cotton fabric like jeans, and since they were used at the same time as vintage jeans, many of them have been aged in a unique way like jeans, making them very attractive. In this article, we will introduce the moleskin French work jacket.
About moleskin jackets.
Unique texture different from jeans.
Moleskin fabric is made from a slightly finer yarn than jeans, which gives it a unique sheen and soft texture. Unlike jeans, where the colour fades in stripes, such as beards and beehives, which are often referred to as vertical fading, the colour fades on the surface, fades entirely, and the worn-out areas become shiny.
European A-body and refined silhouette.
Moleskin jackets were originally the work clothes of coal miners, so naturally in order to facilitate movement, the armholes are thicker, the length is a little longer, the body is wider and the overall silhouette is called A-body, with no narrowing at the waist and a stooping silhouette from the shoulders down. The A-body was made with priority given to ease of movement, but it has a somewhat cuter silhouette than the more form-fitting Y-body.
European G-Jacket in terms of atmosphere.
The form has a collar, left chest and side patch pockets, and slightly larger front buttons, and was originally designed for use as workwear, like military and jean jackets. This form is a form that does not feel out of place when worn as modern outerwear. I feel that this form is closer to a G-Jacket than to military wear, so I enjoy wearing it like a G-Jacket.
French moleskin I use.
My favourite moleskin work jacket was made by a manufacturer called Le Mont ST Michel and is said to have been distributed between the 1930s and 1940s. It is black in colour and I have chosen a size 42 true to size. If I originally wore it as workwear, I would probably choose another size up for ease of movement, but I love this size because the shoulder width, body width, length and sleeve length are in line with modern fashion styles. In addition to black, the blue ones are famous, and the blue ones are also attractive because it is easier to see the ageing and the colour is often a beautiful blue. I often wear jeans on the bottom, so I choose black, but if you want to match them with chinos or white denim, blue is very attractive and elegant.
Influence on men’s fashion.
Various designers have used French moleskin workwear as a motif for casual outerwear. The most famous example is the French moleskin outerwear made by TOM FORD, which is available in black, beige and khaki colours. The result is a very stylish outerwear. The jeans and G-Jacket are also made of moleskin, and this item has a different tension from denim, and the TOM FORD worldview is well expressed in casual wear.
Convenient outerwear that goes with everything.
I often wear a moleskin jacket over jeans and a white T-shirt or a white polo shirt, but because it is a single piece of tailored black outerwear, it is an item that can be worn with any style and is a very convenient outerwear that can be worn with any outfit. My favourite ones are the ones that are true to size, black in colour and not too damaged, but there are also ones on sale that have been repaired with patchwork in the damaged areas. The patchwork itself has its own quirks, but this is exquisite and makes it attractive even if you dare to choose a restored piece to wear.
Example of wear.
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Details.
100% cotton
Box silhouette A-body
Shoulder, body and armholes are moderately comfortable.
Sleeve length and body length are neither long nor short, making the silhouette easy to match.
This time, I introduced the French work jacket, a staple of European vintage clothing. My basic style is American vintage clothing, but when I combine it with European vintage clothing, I get a kind of urban mode feeling, which is interesting and I love wearing it. Like jeans, they were originally workers’ work clothes, and their functional beauty has made them attractive over time, and I find it very interesting that today’s designers have taken that appeal and turned it into a motif. As it is a single-piece outerwear, it is active in early spring and autumn, but even in summer, it is a very convenient item with many opportunities to wear it, such as wrapped around the waist during the day and worn at night. It is made of cotton, so there are different tastes, but you can enjoy wearing it in a way like I do, holding it roughly by hand and wearing it without worrying about wrinkles. French moleskin is still available if you look for it, but due to the nature of second-hand clothing, each item is in a different condition. It is also difficult to find the right size, but it is fun to look for something that fits you slowly, so if you are interested, I think it is fun to look for it.
Shop.
The French moleskin jacket introduced this time was purchased at Post78. Post78 offers a wide range of 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 shop owner, who is a clothes lover, when I shop here.
