Richard James blends traditional Savile Row tailoring with innovative styles to create a free and fresh look that sets him apart from conventional tailored suits.


"His ready-to-wear line, sometimes called the 'new bespoke tailor,' truly embodies 'trendy Britain,' and his suits, as well as his shirts and ties, are full of originality. At order events, it's immediately clear that customers are there for Richard James, and they enjoy his philosophy. Of course, his dedication to suits is superb, and the suits, sewn at Lonner Shimabara, one of Japan's leading factories, are so distinctive that it's said you can tell they were sewn in Shimabara just by looking at the shoulders."



Tomohiro Inaba, in charge of business clothing on the 5th floor Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building describes the Shimabara factory of Lonner, a clothing manufacturer established in 1970 that handles the sewing for Richard James. The factory suffered devastating damage from the mudslide caused by the eruption of Mount Unzen-Fugen in 1991, but it was quick to resume operations and became a topic of conversation at the time as a symbol of recovery. The factory maintains strict humidity control inside the factory to stabilize the condition of natural materials that are greatly affected by the weather, and has also adopted sewing techniques that are suited to Japan's hot and humid climate. Furthermore, all suit jackets and trousers are sewn in-house to ensure consistent quality.


As mentioned earlier, "You can tell it's Shimabara by looking at the shoulders," and among Lonner Shimabara's advanced tailoring techniques, the construction of the front shoulders is particularly noteworthy. By using about 1.5 times the usual amount of ease and repeatedly pressing from the back to the shoulders over a long period of time, they achieve a comfortable fit that conforms to the body and a three-dimensional, structured shoulder line.

Furthermore, Lonner Shimabara's commitment extends not only to tailoring techniques but also to " aged " fabrics. This means that fabrics, which have been inspected by specialized institutions beforehand, are not cut immediately upon arrival. Instead, skilled craftsmen assess their texture and characteristics. Any fabrics that do not meet the company's standards are then prepared to their optimal state before being sent to the sewing process. By aging the fabric before cutting, and then letting it rest at key points during sewing and intermediate pressing, the fabric settles, which helps prevent the garment from losing its shape after tailoring.

Richard James suit 106,920 yen


Richard James, a brand that shows meticulous attention to detail from sewing to fabric, is best known for its "Bespoke Model," a staple line from the brand. The three-dimensional, sharp silhouette is created by carefully designed patterns and meticulous cutting. The comfortable fit that naturally conforms to the body is truly bespoke. Details such as wide lapels and a change pocket, along with a silhouette that emphasizes the British-style shoulders, create a sophisticated and masculine look.

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