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I always end up going back to Brooks Brothers

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Hello everyone. This is Shibata, the buyer in charge of authentic wear . And so, my first blog post is finally here!

Because of my job, I've experienced a wide variety of clothes and styles, but somehow, no matter what, a navy blazer with gold buttons has always been in my closet.

While it's an item that symbolizes the Shibuya casual and smart casual era, I'm reminded once again that it's a prime example of an item that can be "dressed down properly" precisely because of its solid product concept.

Brooks Brothers , in particular, holds a special place in my heart. After all, they're a legendary band celebrating their 200th anniversary this year... they're truly great seniors (laughs).

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Brooks Brothers blazers: Left: Madison, Right: Milano

I used to prefer jackets with a clean, streamlined shoulder shape and a body-hugging silhouette, like the "Milano" fit, but lately I've been exclusively wearing the "Madison" fit.

When I wore the Madison again after turning 40, I got a different impression than before. It gave me a sense of relaxation, or rather, it's like a magical item that creates space for creativity in my outfits...

I've become completely addicted to it. All in all, a navy blazer is an authentic piece of clothing that's a must-have in any era.

Brooks Brothers blazer: ¥74,520

*Other items, including pants, rugby shirt, and cap, are all personal belongings of the individual.

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The golden combination of "military pants x navy blazer"

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The "Madison" fit is a classic American traditional boxy style, and for me, it's positioned as the "centerpiece of the navy blazer style." Rather than calling it a jacket, I like to wear it like a "sports coat," like an outer layer.

Lately, I've been into the combination of a brightly colored rugby shirt and M47 military pants. Wearing a button-down shirt underneath the rugby shirt, or layering a denim jacket under a blazer, also works well. You could also add a vintage baseball cap for a slightly unconventional American casual look.

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Text: Nobutomo Shibata
Photo: TAKU FUJII

*All prices include tax.

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