STAFF: Haru
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On a personal note, recently,
I found myself suddenly thinking about style.
Since my profession is to suggest clothing to others,
I’ve been reflecting on how I can help more people
enjoy style that blends into their everyday lives.
I personally love layering and unique items.
Because my own styling leans towards the "edgy" side,
I sometimes feel that my suggestions
might not appeal to everyone.
Of course, I’ve never thought that was wrong.
Fashion is interesting precisely because everyone is different.
However, rather than insisting that my own styling
is the only correct way,
I’d like to offer suggestions that allow people
to enjoy fashion more purely.
So, today, I’d like to introduce an item from a brand
that I first encountered when I was just starting out with clothes
and didn't know left from right,
a brand that made me purely feel,
"Wow, fashion is fun."
The intro has been long, so let’s get straight to it.
Marvine Pontiak Shirt Makers
Open Collar SH
size:FREE
col.Khaki Brown
¥40,000+tax
※A few pieces of the sign bespoke Military SH are also still available.
What could be called the essence of Marvine Pontiak is the "three-dimensional beauty when worn by a person,"
achieved through their uniquely developed patterns.
This is a piece that isn't just about looking good on a mannequin,
but one that is thoroughly focused on the mood and drape
when you actually put your arms through the sleeves.
The shoulder line, the opening at the chest, the balance of the hem…
The silhouette is calculated down to the last detail,
telling a story of a clear difference from other shirts.
It features flap pockets on both sides of the chest
and a classic open collar.
You can wear it in a relaxed, open-collar style,
or use the loop-top to fasten the collar stand,
making it a 2-way piece that can also be worn as a regular collar shirt.
It’s not just for spring and summer—it's a useful item for early autumn as well,
like a lightweight jacket.
The greatness of Marvine lies not only in the silhouette,
but in the rough texture when you wash it and wear it wrinkled—
something unthinkable for standard shirts—which completely captivates you.
Every summer, I throw it on over a tank top,
and since I’ve been sweating, I wash it that night.
It’s dry by morning, so I can wear it just like that the next day
without ever needing to iron it.
It's the best.
For Marvine enthusiasts, I’m sure many feel that
once this ritual begins, "Summer is finally here" (laughs).
I feel that Marvine shirts are items that, in a good way,
are not bound by the framework of "a shirt."
I encountered them when I had just started to fall in love with fashion,
and they overturned the concept I held that shirts
"should be worn this way!"
They made me feel that "fashion is free and interesting."
Instead of overthinking complicated things,
let's enjoy fashion more purely.
Because enjoyment is the greatest "correct answer,"
I hope to be able to make more suggestions like that from now on.
I’m genuinely looking forward to seeing everyone at the store tomorrow!
There is no right way to do fashion.
