2017.02.24 update

[Interview] Taiki & Noah's Nakameguro Walk - The second collaboration suit between Isetan Men's and Adidas has launched!(1/2)


Isetan Men's and Adidas collaborated to develop the Adidas Performance Setup Suit, which debuted last fall. Now, the second spring/summer model has been completed. With changes to the materials and details, it has evolved to be more active and stylish. Starting with the theme of "a suit to match with high-tech sneakers," it doesn't feel like a typical "business suit for going to the office." Rather, it's a modern designer setup. In addition to ease of movement, the technology of sports manufacturer Adidas is hidden within its evolving utility performance.


The jacket features mesh lining on the inside of the center back seam, with a small gap that acts as ventilation. This ensures breathability in the area where heat tends to build up most during wear, regulating the temperature and humidity inside the garment. The trousers have a modern, slim, tapered silhouette that reaches the ankles.



The three stripes, an iconic Adidas design that was positioned from the shoulder to the sleeve in the previous model, have been moved to the cuffs, and a sports performance logo has been added to the pocket flap. Both feature reflectors, enhancing safety at night and while cycling. The material used is the same as that used in sports jerseys, which has excellent water absorption and quick-drying properties. The use of sports material, which is also used in training wear, offers the advantages of active athletic performance, as well as being wrinkle-resistant and washable in the summer.


This photoshoot took place in Nakameguro. Taiki, the model who was also featured in last year's first suit collection, lives in Nakameguro. He and Noah, a model from South Korea, have been living in this neighborhood for a year and a half. For these two active individuals, the adidas performance suit set is both streetwear and casual wear.


The lineup includes a jacket, pants, and shorts. Available in navy and black, the set can be worn as a set or as individual pieces. Initially intended as off-pitch wear for athletes, this suit has also gained popularity in creative professions and offices with lenient dress codes. The ability to coordinate outfits simply by choosing the innerwear may reflect a modern sensibility of "using the effort spent on coordinating outfits on other important decisions." For forward-thinking modern people, this can be considered a next-generation suit that offers the versatility to balance business and fashion, activity and dress code.


Jacket 31,320 yen
Pants 17,280 yen
Shorts 15,120 yen

"You could play a soccer match in this," "No, Taiki is more suited to ice hockey (laughs). It would be good for traveling too," "You could wear this to the next overseas fashion week," "It might be good when you go back to Korea for a visit."

The two walked through the shopping street, crossed Yamate-dori Avenue, and headed to the Meguro River. The cherry trees along the river still had hard flower buds. They walked through the elegant residential area towards Saigoyama. As they climbed the stairs leading to the park, sunlight poured down, waiting for spring.

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