The brand's signature hats are made using innovative methods. Rabbit felt is treated with a special process, and then carefully burned with a torch to create a unique and distinctive look.
Hat: 48,600 yen

---Next, please tell us about this season's collection.
This season's theme is "the joyful mix of colors."
We've incorporated subtle shimmering threads and materials carefully hand-dyed with natural dyes into classic color combinations, striving to create a comfortable and familiar feel from the moment you put it on.

Regarding the materials, we deliberately chose coarse-weave fabrics that might seem impractical, and by creating a rough finish, we aimed to convey the strength of the material and allow you to feel the beautiful, delicate sunlight that casually shines through its coarse weave. We also paid close attention to the texture after shaping, washing the braided fabric, which is a cord-like material woven from cotton and silk threads.

---Could you please tell us about this promotion?
In making hats, I always consider how they can naturally harmonize with an outfit, how they can create a new feeling even with the same clothes, and how they can be made to be comfortable to wear.
Through this event, we hope to suggest the best hat for each and every customer, and that they will enjoy making new discoveries.

Additionally, we will be offering live performance events and services such as hat size adjustments during your visit. Furthermore, we have a gift prepared for customers who purchase a Leonard Plank hat on the day of the event.


---What challenges would you like to take on in hat making going forward?
I constantly explore new ideas and continue to challenge myself in my daily hat-making. I myself am someone who seeks to create hats that will surprise people.
As one such experiment, in recent season collections, we have been working on creating hats using industrial fabrics that are not originally intended for making hats or clothing, but rather for use in building materials and furniture.
The process of shaping hats using these fabrics allows us to learn about the resistance and adaptability of the materials, which can sometimes serve as inspiration for our craftsmanship.

---Finally, a message to our customers: Welcome to the world of Leonard Plank.
Just as there is a hat made for each individual, the hats I have designed are waiting for their owners yet to be found. I look forward to meeting you all.

Event Information

REINHARD PLANK Hat Collection
□April 10th (Wednesday) - 16th (Tuesday)
□ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 1st Floor = Seasonal Goods & Hats

Designer visit information
Designer Leonard Plank will be visiting the store to offer styling suggestions for hats and assist with size adjustments.
□April 10th (Wednesday) - 14th (Sunday) 12:00pm - 6:00pm each day
*Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, the store visit may be canceled, changed, or the staff may be absent at certain times.

▶BRAND PROFILE: Leonard Plank

Born in Bolzano, Italy in 1970. She spent her childhood in the Tyrol region of Austria, and after graduating from the Vienna University of Applied Arts in 1998, she began remaking hats in Vienna in 2003.
After graduating from university, he gained experience in eyeglass manufacturing and even won an award in an eyeglasses contest in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture. Later, he became fascinated by the difficulty and depth of working with facial accessories, which are considered to be the most delicate and expressive of individuality, and began making hats in earnest. In 2005, he moved his base to Tuscany, Italy, and made his debut at the menswear trade fair Pitti Uomo.

Photo & Text: ISETAN MEN'S net
*All prices include tax.

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