A British gentleman's pastime

Mr. Shimaji has long said that "Salon de Shimaji, where cigar lovers gather, is like a gentleman's club in London," and he has finally designed his own original cigar jacket. Orders are now being taken at Salon de Shimaji.
This jacket is made to order, with the new president of Ichibankan in Ginza, Mr. Watanabe, personally taking your measurements and crafting it for you. You will receive a one-of-a-kind, lifelong garment that perfectly fits your body type.
We've also shared details about the custom-made process here, so please take a look!
[Conversation] Katsuhiko Shimaji x Shin Watanabe of Ichibankan Clothing Store | A man has his smoking suit custom-made in his hideaway.

Shimaji : "From now on, this cigar jacket will be my uniform at the salon. Why don't you all try making this jacket and practice the refined tastes of a British gentleman? Imitating good things is the key to enjoying life."

This jacket also comes with a cigar cap. It protects not only your clothes but also your hair from the scent of cigars.
With a wide variety of materials such as velvet and cashmere, as well as numerous color options, why not try on your own original cigar jacket and become a British gentleman like Mr. Shimaji?
It might feel a little awkward at first, but as you get dressed together with Mr. Shimaji, smoking cigars along the way, you might just find yourself becoming more like a British gentleman!

Shimaji: "If we all wear these and smoke cigars in a salon, we'll become gentlemen not only in appearance but also in character!"
Upon closer inspection, you can see that she's expressing her individuality with her favorite accessories, such as a skull and cigar pin and a galuchat boutonniere. Impressive... Even the salon staff are at a loss! (laughs)

This week's quote
"Appearance is attractive, but substance is real ability."

This week's alcohol
"Hazelburn 12 Year Old"
This is the distillery in Campbeltown, Scotland, where Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky and a familiar face from the drama "Massan," underwent his training. At its peak, it was known as the "whisky capital of the world."
It has a refreshing aroma, and flavors of honey and lemon spread in your mouth.
Katsuhiko Shimaji
Producer of Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building . Born in 1941. After graduating from Aoyama Gakuin University, he joined Shueisha. He was assigned to "Weekly Playboy" and became its editor-in-chief in 1983, where he created a sensation with the "Life Advice" column featuring Renzo Shibata, Toko Kon, and Ken Kaiko as respondents, growing the magazine into a million-copy publication. He later served as editor-in-chief of "PLAYBOY Japan" and "BART." After serving as representative director of Shueisha International, he retired in 2008. He is currently working as a writer and essayist.
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inquiry
Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 8th Floor = Isetan Men's Residence
03-3352-1111 (main representative)

