A fusion of Italian tailoring expertise and Japanese fashion sensibilities.

Lardini, one of the leading brands representing classic Italian style, has collaborated with Yosuke Aizawa, the designer of White Mountaineering, to create a capsule collection. The result is a contemporary collection that fuses a unique style unlike any other with sartorial knowledge.

The item I picked is a long hooded coat. This piece, infused with Mr. Aizawa's worldview, exudes a relaxed and sporty feel with its generous silhouette, voluminous hood, and sporty zipper closure. Brown accents in the same color as the lining are added under the arms and inside the hood. The lining is filled with quilted polyester padding, making it light and warm. With waterproof, 3-layer construction and seam-taped seams on the inside, it boasts excellent functionality. For the inner layer, I paired it with a green sweater in a similar color and classic checked trousers for an elegant look. Thinking about how to style it like you would a jacket will make it look great.

Oversized is on-trend right now. A coat with amazing features that lets you go hands-free on your days off.

Teatora offers clothing designed for urban office workers who spend a lot of time sitting. Among their "hands-free" series, developed for digital nomads, the Device Coat boasts the largest capacity, featuring multiple internal pockets and offering surprisingly ample storage despite its modern appearance. It's a highly popular staple item within the brand.

To cope with temperature differences between outdoors and indoors, ventilation is provided on the front left and right, and the back left and right, for heat release and air circulation. The cuffs, which tend to be constricting in heavy clothing, are designed to be wide open, allowing for easy air circulation inside the garment. The waist pockets are large enough to hold a tablet. There are also zippered pockets inside, so you can go out hands-free on your days off, and it's also convenient for travel and business trips. The relaxed A-line silhouette is a clever feature, as it doesn't look bulky even with so many pockets.

This item can be styled in many ways, but here it's paired with a black Tilden sweater for a preppy look. Gray trousers and black low-tech sneakers complete the look with a minimalist color combination, adding a touch of sophistication.

A striking piece that reinterprets the mountain parka in a long length.

The FR (fire resistance) series prioritizes flame resistance. The outer fabric uses a lightweight, tough, and flame-retardant aramid fiber weave. The lining provides 3L of complete waterproofing. This item is perfect for outdoor activities in rain or bad weather. This coat, which combines complete waterproofing and flame resistance, is also popular among campers who enjoy bonfires.

The front features a waterproof zipper with a placket, and a drawstring allows for silhouette adjustment. The design is essentially a longer version of a mountain parka, giving it a coat-like appearance. The slightly relaxed silhouette allows for comfortable, stress-free movement even when layering multiple garments underneath.

A simple monochrome outfit, such as a black sweater paired with denim, can create a trendy look. Here, overalls from the same brand are added for an even more relaxed feel. Overalls themselves are becoming a trend that fits perfectly into this effortless era, so keep an eye on them as well.

A long-established British brand meets a rising Japanese talent. A new form of outdoor wear.

An unexpected combination has been realized between Barbour, a long-established British outerwear brand, and the aforementioned up-and-coming outdoor brand, and wander. While retaining the basic design of the best-selling "Beaufort Jacket," it has been reborn as an entirely new outerwear piece by making full use of functional materials and patterns.

It incorporates outdoor-specific details such as reflective stitching, reflective prints, and heat-sealed zippers. The water-repellent ripstop fabric, which has a unique sheen due to the use of ultrafine fibers, is lined with Polartec's Alpha Direct to enhance warmth. While retaining the essence of Barbour, this piece has evolved in terms of gear, and its design is appealing not only for the outdoors but also for blending into urban landscapes.

When styling it, keeping it simple with white pants or other urban-style pieces will help it blend in well. If the pants have a brushed paint pattern, you can add an artistic touch. Because it's a sporty and rugged item, it's perfectly fine to play around with it by pairing it with elegant bottoms to enjoy an unexpected look.

Layered design and use of different materials transform a classic into a fashionable piece.

As mentioned in the previous section about the Lardini collaboration, White Mountaineering is a leading Japanese brand. True to its reputation for mixing trendy elements with basic items, this mountain parka also shines with a modern aesthetic of adding details, such as a large collar and fur-trimmed tape detailing.

The main material is a high-density fabric with a supple yet firm and elegant texture, combined with other fabrics to create a fascinating interplay of different materials. The lining uses a fabric incorporating WINDSTOPPER technology.

Taking advantage of the parka's layered design, the inner layer is layered three times at the hem, adding a playful, fashionable touch. By using calm colors such as gray, the look avoids being flashy and appears more mature.

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Styling: Akihiko Sekigawa (Instagram: @akihikosekigawa )
Photo: Natsuko Okada
Text: Ryuta Morishita

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