2019.02.09 update

[Feature] 10 Versatile Spring Outerwear Pieces: Thin, Lightweight, and Comfortable

When you feel the arrival of spring in the daytime sunshine, your winter coats that have carried you through the year can feel a little too heavy. For those days when a jacket alone isn't enough, "spring outerwear" comes in handy, offering a level of lightness that sets it apart from winter coats. This season is packed with new designs that look sturdy but use thin, lightweight nylon or cotton thanks to advancements in stitching, making them as light as jackets. Isetan Men's Net has picked out the most extensive selection of spring outerwear in recent years, focusing on three different perspectives.

  1. 1. A high-performance outer garment that combines excellent materials and tailoring with added functionality.
  2. 2. The Evolving Power of a Prestigious Brand Specializing in Outerwear
  3. 3. A garment from a long-established brand that embodies the value of a masterpiece.

1. A high-performance outer garment that combines excellent materials and tailoring with added functionality.

When materials developed through thorough research into the wearing scenarios align with tailoring that embodies the brand's proposed style, a strong brand message and distinctive attire are created. Embrace the effortless style of spring outerwear proposed by these leading, high-performing brands.

Detachable hooded multi-pocket parka


GIVENCHY blouson ¥584,280 ■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 3rd Floor = International Designers

This nylon canvas parka features a removable hood and lining, allowing you to adjust to the temperature. The collar has a high-collar design with a white reflective band on the inside. While it boasts a basic design that can be worn for a long time, a subtle "GIVENCHY PARIS" signature is featured on the chest zip pocket.

It boasts a storage capacity that you wouldn't expect from its appearance.

TEÄTORA coat ¥77,760 ■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 6th floor = Contemporary Casual

A coat that can be compactly rolled up and tossed into the luggage that tends to accumulate on the return journey of a trip eliminates the need for a cumbersome garment bag on business trips and even saves the trouble of changing clothes upon arrival.

Designed for digital nomads, this bag boasts the largest capacity in the "hands free" series, offering surprisingly ample storage despite its unassuming appearance. The tough fabric is durable enough for business use, yet lightweight, wrinkle-resistant, and comfortable enough to relax in during flights.

2. The Evolving Power of a Prestigious Brand Specializing in Outerwear

The momentum of "outerwear-specialized brands," founded with the aim of being more elegant, more comfortable, and more innovative, shows no signs of slowing down. Having honed their skills through OEM manufacturing for renowned fashion houses, these brands are now launching their own "factory-born original brands," and this season, we should also pay attention to Japanese brands that are attracting keen interest from overseas.

An elegant single trench coat that combines design, functionality, and practicality.


MOORER coat ¥159,840 ■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th Floor = Business Clothing

This highly practical coat from MooRER boasts authentic details such as epaulets and a yoke. It features a zip-up front and a detachable hood. The way it maintains an elegant look while enhancing functionality is truly impressive. The availability of two versatile colors, beige and navy, is also a welcome feature.

Modern coats made by "Coat Factory"


PALTO/Paltocourt ¥90,720 ■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th Floor = Business Clothing


From Palto, a brand that creates modern coats suitable for the next generation, comes the "Bartolomeo," a representative balmacaan coat model featuring raglan sleeves that conform to the shoulders and a belt that can be adjusted in various ways. This season's new model is characterized by the use of cotton solaro, a material with a slightly glossy texture.

From tailoring techniques to meticulous details, the collection embodies the essence of Italian elegance while offering a modern style that looks towards the future.

The "Packable Collection," perfect for travel, makes its debut.


Sealup Coat ¥74,520 ■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th Floor = Business Clothing


Founded in Milan in 1935, Sealup is a coat-specializing brand that has grown as a factory brand backed by a brilliant track record and proud craftsmanship.

For the Spring/Summer 2019 season, the brand is launching a new "Packable Collection." The coats are made from ultra-lightweight, high-density polyester taffeta, which is characterized by its elegant sheen, moderate firmness, and wrinkle resistance. They feature a relaxed set-in raglan design, a minimalist design with minimal details, and an elegant A-line silhouette.

Pay attention to the excellent balance that is characteristic of a brand specializing in coats.


Hevo Coat ¥77,760 ■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th Floor = Business Clothing

EVO is a coat-specializing brand from Puglia, Italy. This nylon "CONVERSANO" coat features a slightly relaxed, minimalist silhouette and distinctive raglan sleeves. The absence of shoulder seams ensures a wide range of motion in the sleeves, creating an exquisite fit.

Despite its oversized silhouette, the excellent balance that prevents it from looking clunky is a testament to its status as a brand specializing in coats.

Inspired by the coats of the master artist Pablo Picasso.


COHERENCE Coat ¥139,320 ■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th Floor = Business Clothing

Coherence creates unique individuality by updating classic styles such as trench coats and single-breasted coats in a modern way. This model, "RUIZ," is inspired by a coat worn by the artist Pablo Picasso. The material is an original fabric that is wrinkle-resistant and has a high recovery rate. With the relaxed fit that is a virtue of overcoats, it is elevated into a modern item that meets the romanticism of the past with the latest technology.

3. A garment from a long-established brand that embodies the value of a masterpiece.

One of the joys of men's fashion is being able to wear masterpieces—timeless pieces that have survived the turbulent times—with a contemporary sensibility. Classics, with their timeless appeal that cannot be described in a single word, do not remain stuck in the past, but constantly evolve, embracing subtle changes in silhouette and advancements in fabrics.

A timeless classic coat with a history spanning over 190 years.


MACKINTOSH "Duncan (GR-001)" ¥149,040 ■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th Floor = Business Clothing

The simple design, which exudes a clean and sophisticated atmosphere, combined with the beautiful I-line silhouette, gives a refined impression. This is the case with the cotton rubberized coat "DUNCAN (GR-001)".

Made from rubberized fabric using natural rubber, it features underarm ventilation for enhanced breathability and a chin tab for added warmth. Waterproof tape is applied to the back of every seam by skilled craftsmen, making this a truly timeless piece crafted using traditional methods unchanged since the early 19th century when rubberized coats were first created.

The "G9," a masterpiece renowned as the origin of the swing-top design.


BARACUTA "G9" ¥49,680 ■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 7th Floor = Authentic Wear

The "G9" is a globally renowned classic, famously worn by Steve McQueen in the movie "The Thomas Crown Affair." The outer fabric is made of a water-repellent cotton-polyester blend treated with fluororesin. The lining is made of Coolmax material, which keeps the inside of the garment comfortable even when layered.

The brand's best-selling items have been updated in terms of sizing.


BARBOUR "Bedale" ¥52,920 ■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 7th Floor = Authentic Wear

The "BEDALE SL (BEDALE Slim Fit)" is an updated version of Barbour 's best-selling "BEDALE," designed to fit modern men. This immensely popular slim fit waxed jacket features details reminiscent of equestrian coats, such as raglan sleeves, side vents, hand warmers, and ribbed cuffs.

The classic "Trialmaster" is reborn with revolutionary innovation.


BELSTAFF "Trialmaster EVO" ¥103,680 ■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 7th Floor = Authentic Wear

The "Trialmaster," a best-selling four-pocket jacket from the brand that celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, has been revamped with lightness and ease of movement as its core design features. By eliminating seams through heat bonding, adding waterproof zippers, and incorporating rubber snaps on laser-cut pockets, the iconic Belstaff silhouette has been given a modern, graphical touch. Its light appearance is also a major plus.

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