STAFF: Haru
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Hello everyone! This is Haru, the clothing geek!
A few months have passed since the 26AW collection
started around June.
Finally... at last! Last week,
I made my first 26AW purchase!!
As always, shopping triggers a release of
dopamine in my brain,
enveloping me in a feeling of supreme happiness.
Recalling a sensation different from
the spring/summer season for the first time in a while,
I feel like my 26AW has finally
gotten underway.
Some of you may already know,
but the item I purchased this time is
one of the signature items,
indispensable when talking about OVERCOAT:
the "Wool Shirt".
OVERCOAT
-Wool Shirt-
col.RED
col.CITRON
col.LIGHT BLUE
At first glance, it looks like a basic wool shirt.
However, the moment you put your arms through the sleeves, you feel a level of comfort
that you just can't get from cotton.
The unique OVERCOAT details
applied throughout the piece
tell the story of its appeal.
By the way,
I bought the "RED" this time,
and this makes it my 4th Wool Shirt, haha.
This shirt! It's just too good!!
If you've bought one before,
I'm sure you understand.
It's my personal preference, but
as a shirt geek, I can confidently declare this
the "ultimate shirt" that I recommend the most!
I wear this shirt personally so often that I find myself reaching for it at least three times a week.
"What is it that I like so much about it?"
The answer is
very clear.
Silhouette, texture, and color.
This trifecta
is simply perfect.
OVERCOAT designer Mr. Maru
once said,
"A good fit is where a pattern maker's skill shines through,"
and this shirt reflects the high level of technical expertise cultivated
by Mr. Maru, who is both a designer and a pattern maker.
What makes it distinctive are the two tucks
on either side of the yoke.
This detail securely ensures a range of motion for the arms,
providing a natural and light wearing experience
that makes you forget you're wearing a shirt—it feels completely stress-free.
It's not just a tight shirt;
the moderate fit that contours to the wearer
is something you can only experience with an OVERCOAT shirt.
I've expressed this on the blog a few times, but:
"Ready-to-wear, yet haute couture clothing."
The fact that it fits my body so perfectly that this phrase rings true
is one of its charms.
Next, the material.
It uses a very fine 80-count double-ply yarn of fine merino wool, sourced from high-quality, long-staple fibers.
While it has the warmth unique to wool,
it is surprisingly supple, and the touch against the skin is extremely smooth.
It also feels light and refreshing,
so despite being a wool shirt,
it doesn't feel heavy at all,
making it suitable for wear over a long season.
I've heard that the wool used by OVERCOAT is of such high quality
that it's even favored by luxury brands.
The higher the quality of the wool, the more it possesses a dream-like function where
wrinkles naturally release just by hanging it on a hanger.
Truly the ultimate fabric.
Finally, the color.
Because the material is so high quality, the fibers are fine and uniform,
resulting in beautiful, deep coloration.
The "Wool Shirt," which offers beautiful colors every season,
can be said to feature a color palette that reflects
the identity of OVERCOAT, which is based in New York,
a city where various cultures intersect.
One reason I find myself wanting a "Wool Shirt" every time is that
thanks to this rich, even coloration,
it instantly elevates any outfit!
Because it's a solid color, it's very easy to wear;
it works great on its own, but it really shows its true power
when worn as an inner layer under a jacket or outerwear.
Furthermore, by fastening the button at the collar tips, you can even wear it as a high neck!
It adds just the right amount of presence around the neck.
Because it's a basic shirt, it relies on silhouette, pattern, material, and details.
By focusing on every single element, it achieves both ease of use as everyday wear
and a beautiful aesthetic typical of OVERCOAT.
"Seems ordinary, yet it's anything but."
I think this piece is the most accessible way
to experience that OVERCOAT quality.
Please do try it on and experience for yourself
the lightweight comfort that only this shirt can offer.