STAFF: Haru
instagram:haru_02018
Hello! I'm Haru, a fashion geek!
As I announced yesterday,
the information regarding the
bespoke items by sign and A SOCIALIST
was officially released on the
sign website the other day,
so today I'd like to talk about them.
"A SOCIALIST" is a
Japanese domestic brand
launched by Masafumi Watanabe in 2015.
Actually, it’s a brand that sign
has been carrying for quite a long time.
Even for those of you who have known sign
for a long time,
I think very few people knew
we carried it.
The brand doesn't use social media,
but it has slowly spread by word of mouth
among fashion lovers.
It’s a brand with that kind of vibe.
The bespoke item we created
with A SOCIALIST this time is...
-sign bespoke Two-tuck
trousers with suspenders-
We have also prepared another
bespoke jacket model,
but I would like to talk about that
in another blog post.
A SOCIALIST conducts production at
one of Japan's leading tailoring factories,
and the jackets and slacks they create
have that sense of poise unique to
formal tailoring,
while still standing firmly
as fashion.
Although this brand often suggests
items as a setup,
these slacks are easy to choose
as a standalone piece,
and you can enjoy combining them
with various items.
And, "trousers" are becoming particularly
important for the coming season.
As summer approaches,
I think many people worry about
"how to spend the hot summer."
However, if you change your perspective
and think about "how to master the summer,"
the way you enjoy fashion changes as well.
Because summer has its own
unique pleasures,
focusing only on the negatives
like "it's too hot to wear" or "I'll sweat,"
will inevitably bring down your mood.
This is the item that will let you enjoy
the summer comfortably and stylishly.
These slacks use a wool gabardine material,
so they can be worn comfortably
even in the summer.
Because they can be used for a long time
across seasons,
I feel that many people look for
trousers during this time of year.
At sign, we suggest timeless
and reliable slacks every season,
which is exactly why I wanted to express
such items with an "unchanging" quality
in the form of a bespoke project.
The elegant look brought out by the
chalk stripes.
A basic and standard pair that does not
compromise on the classical design.
By adding suspenders as an essence,
it transforms into an item that has a
fresh yet somehow nostalgic vibe.
Suspenders are by no means
a trendy item,
so I think you rarely see them
around town.
I myself have hardly ever met
someone wearing suspenders naturally.
That's what makes them so rare,
and therefore, I believe they are
an interesting item.
Choosing something different from others
is not a bad thing at all.
Rather, enjoying fashion in your own way
is the correct answer.
When neckties first started to become popular,
I think there was a feeling of "Why are you wearing a tie?",
but now they are a common sight on the streets.
Of course, this doesn't mean suspenders
will become popular in the same way,
but they are an item I want you to
incorporate with that level of ease, and I think
the real thrill of fashion is being able to enjoy
things that feel "a little out of place."
You can wear them as they are, but by using the
included suspenders, you can create changes
in the silhouette and appearance,
which expands the range of your styling.
Also, by adjusting the length of the suspenders
to match your mood of the day,
you can enjoy changing the balance with your footwear
and your overall impression.
For example, on days when you wear leather shoes,
adjust them slightly high-waisted for a classical look.
On days when you wear sandals,
let them hang a bit to break the look.
I would be happy if you could enjoy
finding your own balance like that.
Once you try this item on,
I think your impression will change quite a bit.
Please choose them for your summer outfit this year!