TOM FORD Military Shirts
TOM FORD’s reimagining of American vintage impresses
Introduction.
When I think of TOM FORD, I think of sexy, luxurious, flawless styling that can be seen from any angle, and the image of James Bond as played by Daniel Craig.
I became interested in TOM FORD’s clothes when a junior colleague, to whom I had given Berluti and C Diem, was a TOM FORD fan and recommended me to visit their store, which changed my preconceived notion of the general image of TOM FORD, and I suddenly realized that they make clothes that are very attractive.
Then, I acquired the military-patterned corduroy shirt that I introduce here.
We would like to introduce TOM FORD’s respect and deep love for American clothing history, which is packed in this corduroy military pattern shirt.
About TOM FORD.
My preconceptions.
When you think of TOM FORD, you probably think of the peaked lapel suit. This peaked lapel is calculated to bring the eye to the chest, making the chest and shoulders look muscular.
The TOM FORD clothes I have seen are characterized by their ingenuity in bringing the gaze of a third party to where it should be. Taking a single leather rider’s jacket owned by a junior colleague as an example, the length is short, the sleeves are long, the collar is small, and the zipper is extremely thick, but this form allows the eye to see the elements that make up the torso, This form is designed to make the elements that make up the torso look visually smaller and the legs look longer.
But for me, who likes relaxed clothes, Tom Ford’s well-calculated styling is very cool and tense, but I thought it wouldn’t suit me.
My junior is almost a year younger, taller, and better styled than I am, so these tense clothes suit her well.
The shirt that changed my preconceived notions.
I visited TOM FORD with a younger colleague who wanted to see some outerwear for spring and summer. As I approached and picked it up, I saw that it was a corduroy shirt with a military pattern. As a lover of vintage clothing, 50’s corduroy shirts are my favorite item, so I was suddenly very interested in this shirt. I ask the clerk to help me try it on. The clerk takes a look at my body shape and brings me a size that looks like it will fit. I pick it up and try it on. When I try it on, I find that it is a TOM FORD, and although the styling is perfect, it does not have a shape that emphasizes my body lines as I had expected, and although it is a shirt, I can wear it as if it were an outer garment. It is moderately roomy, so there is no tightness of movement, but the length of the body and sleeves are perfect, and it looks well styled. Despite the corduroy shirt, the styling looks like a just-fit camouflage field jacket.
As a lover of military field jackets, I love the shape and end up buying this shirt.
The interesting thing about this shirt is that it pays homage to the 50’s corduroy shirts, but with an element of camouflage jungle fatigue dropped into it, mixing the best of both worlds in a good way.
Naturally, it feels exactly like corduroy to the touch, and looks like a corduroy shirt before you put it on, but when you put it on, the extra width and sleeves of the jungle fatigue shirt look just like a well-fitted military shirt.
I like vintage clothing, so I have both 50’s corduroy shirts and jungle fatigue shirts and love them. I have always thought that if the body width and sleeves were a bit narrower, they would look cool with modern styling, and I have often wondered if I could resize them and change these areas. However, I have respect for the original product and have come to the conclusion that it is best to wear it as it was, so I end up wearing it as is, but sometimes the desire to resize it comes to mind.
I am impressed by TOM FORD’s respect for the history of clothing.
I was touched by TOM FORD’s military-print corduroy shirts this time, and I was impressed by the fact that they have successfully resolved my desire in this area, and that they respect not only the sexy and luxurious but also the iconic products in the history of American men’s fashion, while proposing modern modifications of them. I was impressed by the depth of TOM FORD’s nostalgia.
Come to think of it, TOM FORD himself is an American, and perhaps it is only natural that he has special feelings for American clothing, which he has been familiar with since childhood.
My junior chose a moleskin black denim (although not denim) G jacket, and this G jacket is also based on Lee’s old G jacket. I was moved by the playfulness of tailoring this with moleskin, and when I left the store and had a meal with my juniors, Tom Ford’s respect for the history of American fashion became a hot topic.
Example of wear.
Details.
- Outer fabric (corduroy) 100% cotton
- Lining 100% cotton
Combination.
- Corduroy shirt : TOM FORD size 39 (US)
- T-shirt style henley neck knit : TOM FORD size 46
- Denim : Levi’s 501XX54 model Waist 30inch:Length 32inch
- Boot : White’s
- Hat : Ten-C
- Watch : Rolex GMT Master 1675(1964)
- Sunglasses : TOM FORD
Conclusion.
A junior colleague of mine introduced me to TOM FORD, and when I picked up a corduroy shirt that I had casually seen at the store, I found it to be extremely attractive, and when I put it on, I was surprised to find that it was a very special item.
It was a case that made me reflect on the fact that it is not good to be a picky eater, and reconfirmed the importance of going to the store as much as possible to take a good look at things. There are many other attractive products, and it is a quintessential TOP MAISON that has a wonderful view of the world that I would like to wear if I had the chance.
To match this corduroy shirt, I also bought a thin black henley neck knit T-shirt and a crew neck knit T-shirt, which also reflect the wonderful TOM FORD’s world view, and I hope to introduce them in another section.
Shop.
The military pattern corduroy shirt introduced here was purchased at the TOM FORD store in the Hankyu Men’s Building in Yurakucho.
Hankyu Men’s Building has a variety of stores, from famous top maisons to interesting brands with a twist, so you can find what you like as you stroll through the building. The flagship stores directly managed by top maisons are excellent, but the threshold for entry tends to be high and there is an atmosphere of difficulty in casually entering the stores. The store in Hankyu Men’s is like a corner of a department store, so you can easily take a peek if you find something you are interested in.
TOM FORD in Hankyu Men’s has everything from suits to casual wear, shoes and underwear in a chic store. At first glance, the staff may seem difficult to talk to, but if you ask them to show you the products, they will kindly explain them to you and allow you to try them on at your leisure.
They suggest styles while comparing similar products and sizes to suit the customer. While the store has a very stylish and cool world view, it also offers casual wear that even an old man like me who likes secondhand clothes can appreciate, so why not visit when you come to Ginza?
Hankyu Men’s Building official website
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