Hello everyone. Time flies, and Christmas, the biggest event of winter, is fast approaching. The streets are starting to be decorated in Christmas colors, and I'm sure many of you are getting more and more excited.

THE GALLERY by CHALIE VICE will continue to showcase the Black Alpaca Collection, a collaborative work between CHALIE VICE and The Inoue Brothers, until Tuesday, November 28th.

Alpaca wool color is determined by genes, and originally there were 36 colors ranging from white to gray, brown, and black. However, because pure white fibers, which can be dyed any color, were valued and white alpacas were prioritized for breeding, the original alpaca colors gradually disappeared, and now there are only 28 colors. In recent years, black alpacas were pushed to the brink of extinction.

Among alpacas, the black alpaca is particularly rare and is said to make up less than 0.01% of all alpacas in existence. It truly deserves to be called a "phantom." This Natural Black Alpaca Collection was created by carefully collecting the wool of these black alpacas, through the collaborative efforts of the Pacomarca Institute, indigenous people, and the Inoue brothers, Satoshi and Kiyoshi.

Crew neck shirt 105,840 yen

One of the characteristics of alpaca wool is its high heat retention, making it highly resistant to cold and so warm that you might even sweat while wearing it. Undyed wool retains its original thickness, is soft and supple, and feels great against the skin, making it highly functional.

Because this natural black is undyed, it has a soft texture and isn't a jet-black "black," but rather a softer, more gentle "black." Whether you're someone who usually prefers black or someone who doesn't wear black often, you can easily combine it with your everyday clothes.

Large stole: 45,360 yen

Of all the items in the Black Alpaca Collection, this large stole is the one that CHALIE VICE recommends most.
Many people probably associate large stoles with women. Traditionally, thick stoles made of wool or other materials have been considered difficult for men to use.

However, because this natural black alpaca stole has soft, flexible fibers, you can also wear it like a scarf when commuting. You'll be surprised by how well it stays together—it's more than you might imagine.

Charlie, a fellow fan of The Inoue Brothers, has sent a letter to all of your friends, which we would like to share with you.

Hey everyone!
I hear that winter has finally arrived in full force in Japan.
Do you all like winter?
I love winter because there's a kind of happiness that I can only feel in winter.

What I consider happiness is something like eating something warm in a warm room with someone you love on a cold day...
It's incredibly simple, but I think it's incredibly luxurious.

Things that seem very simple at first glance can suddenly become something special when you change your perspective.


For me, it is created by the Inoue Brothers and their friends.
Wearing black alpaca clothing gives you a similar feeling.

The cool, simple all-black designs they create, which are easy to use daily and of the highest quality, are filled with the passionate feelings of many people, including themselves.

What I consider true luxury, especially in this age of abundance, is knowing the background of things, feeling them, understanding them, and then carefully selecting only the things you truly desire from the bottom of your heart.

I think there's nothing simpler, more wonderful, and more luxurious than this.

If you're even slightly interested in the Inoue Brothers, please come visit my gallery and ask the Angels all sorts of questions. I'm sure they'll tell you lots of interesting stories.
---CHALIE VICE

＊The information in this article is current as of the time of publication. Product information may be revised or changed without notice.

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