Fashion director and stylist Hiroshi Morioka casually stopped by the business clothing jacket section on the 5th floor of Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building tried on three jackets, and then picked out his favorite pair of shoes in the men's shoe section on the basement floor. "The displays on the 7th floor are wonderful," he remarked as he strolled through the authentic casual wear section.

Front: Baronio pants ¥21,600, Back: New Yorker pants ¥28,080

This season has a lot more variety in pants, which is interesting.

--We've come up to the 7th floor. Are you interested in the display in front of the counter?

Your outfit is so fresh and stylish! For this season's casual wear, pay attention to bottoms that are "casual but dressy," such as jersey, cut-and-sew, and printed pants. They give off a more fashionable vibe than chinos or jeans, and you can enjoy comfortable and stylish outfits.

--The pants on display are BARONIO on the left and NEWYORKER on the right.

Baronio from Naples, Italy, and New Yorker have released these incredibly comfortable pants. When someone who usually wears dark colors like navy for business wears lighter colors for casual occasions, their impression changes completely. It's important to make good use of these "color effects."

Henry Cotton's Paisley Pants: ¥30,240

—It seems you were also interested in items like Henry Cotton's paisley pants and Gant Rugger's blousons.

Henry Cotton's paisley pants have a nice stretch, and I'd love to pair them with a white button-down shirt this coming season. The Gant Lager blouson would be great for golf (laughs). Also, on the 7th floor, there are many elaborate items, such as work shirts with patchwork details, and as the weather gets warmer and we start wearing lighter clothes, I'd recommend those kinds of items as well.

Gundam rugged blouson: 45,360 yen

After trying it on, I really wanted it!

--Mr. Morioka, would you like to try on this BARBOUR Bedale SL Slim Fit?

It's great. The cotton, polyester, and nylon fabric, which isn't oiled, isn't heavy and is perfect for the spring and summer seasons. The slim silhouette, typical of the SL line, retains a traditional feel while being easy to wear. It's "adult casual wear that you can wear without taking any risks." I really like this Bedale.


—Even with classic items, the feel of the fabric can completely change the atmosphere and make it feel lighter.

Because it's unlined, it has a nice, relaxed feel to it. The more you wear it, the more it feels like it's been made with real skill and attention to detail. Can I buy this?

--Of course, thank you for your purchase.

Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building is truly enjoyable to browse when you're in the mood to shop. Just looking around is a feast for the eyes, and you can get a feel for this season's trends. If clothes are something you "should wear," then it's better to wear things you like and that look great.

Barbour jacket: ¥36,720

Now, we asked Hiroshi Morioka, who toured three floors Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building , for his impressions of this "stroll" (to be continued).

Photo: SUZUKI Shimpei

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