STAFF: Haru
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Hello! I'm Haru, a fashion geek!
I've recently started having feelings
that I wouldn't have expected myself to have until last year...
Those feelings are:
I want to try wearing tight tops!!
Lately, my body has been craving them intensely,
and I spend every day searching for various styling ideas on Instagram.
Since I have a slim build, I haven't chosen them
in the past, but this year,
I've really wanted to challenge myself to wear them.
I'm also quite drawn to the RICE NINE TEN
knit I introduced before.
While I was stewing over these feelings,
a certain item arrived in stock recently,
and that passion has heated up all over again!
blanc YM
-Wide knit T-Shirt-
col.Navy
col.Black
Compared to the previous RICE NINE TEN, which has a casual and pop feel
that is more striking when worn on its own,
this knit T-shirt from blanc YM
is a basic, realistic clothing item.
It's a very simple piece,
but that is exactly why it's so appealing and packed with charm.
To put it simply right away,
the comfort is outstanding (lol).
This is a WHOLEGARMENT knit T-shirt
made by a long-established knit manufacturer in Yamagata Prefecture.
Being the fashion geek I am, I'll talk about WHOLEGARMENT now,
but are you all familiar with it?
WHOLEGARMENT refers to knitwear that is knit
three-dimensionally without any cutting or sewing,
a type of knitting method that allows for three-dimensional
expression through specialized techniques.
When worn, it creates a beautiful silhouette
that follows the lines of the body,
and the drape when you move is eye-catching.
Also, because there are no seam allowances,
it is lightweight,
and without the stiffness of seams, the natural elasticity
inherent to knitwear is fully utilized,
making it exceptionally comfortable—it’s a method with nothing but benefits.
Of course, the goodness of this knit
isn't just in the knitting method;
blanc YM is also very particular
about their fabrics.
They use a composite yarn consisting of cotton thread
wrapped around long-staple polyester.
It is treated with "Lon-Fresh,"
a natural deodorant finish
that provides antibacterial and odor-resistant properties,
as well as excellent absorbency and quick-drying capabilities,
making it an incredible material that works great in Japan's hot and humid climate.
It is, of course, machine-washable,
leaving absolutely no room for criticism.
Beyond the material and the knitting technique,
the point that attracted me the most
was its overwhelming ease of use.
While it depends on whether the fit suits your personal preference or not,
honestly, I don't think there's anyone who couldn't pull this item off.
If this were a cut-and-sew fabric, it would feel completely different;
because it's a soft-textured knit,
I feel like I want to challenge myself with this design
that I don't usually pick.
It’s not just that it hits home for me—
I think it will really resonate with those looking for items
you can wear not just now, but even into the summer.
It has a design somewhere between a polo shirt and a T-shirt,
with a knit material that feels amazing to wear.
It’s an item that fits into your daily life
while still feeling fresh.
It's warming up, so now is the perfect time to grab one!
My Fashion Obsession Diary EP. 146
