"White and blue shirts," "navy tie," and "white pocket square"—this is the golden ratio of "perfectly ordinary" style.

The V-zone, which is the face of a suit or jacket, is where it's essential to incorporate high-quality items that will never go out of style. This season, Isetan Shinjuku Men's Store offers a wide selection of unique ties, shirts, and pocket squares that you can cherish for a long time. By using basic yet meticulously crafted items that push the boundaries of quality, you can achieve a sophisticated look that transcends trends.

We'll introduce the golden ratio of shirt, tie, and pocket square, using these top-of-the-line basic items. Furthermore, we've produced an interview video with the buyer responsible for the ultimate navy tie, sharing the story behind its development. We'll convey the passionate thoughts behind the creation of this product.

7 Ultimate Navy Ties: Understated Yet Stylish

ISETAN MEN'S

A basic navy tie crafted with meticulous attention to detail, down to the last thread.

From the development of the silk fabric to the specifications of the tie, everything was planned from scratch and completed through integrated production at a domestic factory. The plain ties are simple yet feature unique touches, such as those with a rich sheen or those with a three-dimensional texture created by the way the twill is woven. The patterned ties use the same navy color to express the pattern, so they appear plain from a distance, but the pattern becomes visible up close.
By subtly expressing individuality, this tie retains the basic feel of a navy tie while avoiding being too bland, resulting in the ultimate masterpiece.

1. A plain tie with a beautiful, rich sheen.

This tie is extremely simple and plain, but the meticulous attention to detail in the raw materials, from the yarn itself, results in a remarkably rich sheen. It's especially perfect for formal occasions.

2. The exquisitely light navy tone is stylish.

This plain tie has a finely woven texture, but its most distinctive feature is its color. The light tone, somewhere between blue and navy, has a cool, refreshing feel and goes well with summer fabrics such as cotton and linen.

3. The steeply sloping twill gives it a distinctive look.

The angle of the twill weave has been arranged to be steeper. This has successfully created a more formal impression, unlike typical twill ties.

4. Add expression to each individual dot.

This tie, featuring small dots, draws attention to each individual dot. The polka dots are created using a twill weave with each dot facing a different direction, resulting in a unique and distinctive look.

5. A plain, elegant small pattern that looks fine from a distance.

Similar to the polka dot pattern, this tie features a small pattern in a single navy color. Even those who don't usually wear patterned ties can wear this as easily as a plain tie.

6. Paisley pattern, but not at all vulgar!

Paisley patterns can be intimidating to wear due to their elegant presence. However, the single color navy gives it a refined look, making it a great entry point into the world of paisley.

7. The basket weave gives the plain fabric a distinctive presence.

The three-dimensional basket weave texture stands out. This plain tie has a strong presence and pairs well with jackets that have a textured weave, such as hopsack.

What is the development story behind the buyer's pursuit of the ultimate navy tie?

These "ultimate navy ties" are expressed in a wide variety of styles. Kei Izumi, the men's tailored clothing buyer in charge of this series, started planning the ties with the desire for something unique and something he himself wanted.
We conducted a direct interview with Izumi, the buyer, about the development process, from the initial idea behind the project to the completion after much trial and error. Please take a look at his insights into the project's unique approach.

▶Watch the video: "We made the best value necktie! [Behind the scenes of production]"

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Elevate your style with a "nearly bespoke shirt" crafted with the utmost attention to detail by skilled artisans.

This shirt, supervised by a popular shirtmaker who also holds trunk shows at Isetan Shinjuku Men's Department Store, is the ultimate in basic shirts. While custom-ordered, it incorporates specifications found in bespoke shirts. Its superior appearance elevates even the simplest plain shirt to a more sophisticated level, creating a truly classic V-zone look.

ISETAN MEN'S×YAMAGAMI Masanori


Unique sleeve design for easy movement

Designed under the supervision of Masanori Yamagami, a pioneer of bespoke shirt making in Japan, this shirt features a wide collar with soft interlining that creates a noble look around the chest. From the ergonomically designed pattern, such as Yamagami's unique sleeve construction that allows for comfortable wear even with a wide range of arm movement, to the original buttons, every detail reflects Yamagami's aesthetic.

MINAMI SHIRTS

The gathers at the back create an elegant silhouette.

This shirt is supervised by Mr. Minami, the highly popular bespoke shirt maker whose shirts are in high demand. Its most distinctive feature is the gathers at the shoulders and back yoke, which not only emphasize a soft, three-dimensional silhouette but also function as a design element. It's perfect for summer when you're wearing just a shirt.

White linen is something you should invest in and keep for a lifetime.

MUNGAI

The sturdy linen fabric instantly elevates the look of the neckline.

To complete your golden ratio chest pocket look, add a high-quality white linen pocket square. At first glance, all white pocket squares may look the same, but differences in the quality of the fabric and the finish of the edges make a big difference in the impression they give when worn. That's why owning one top-of-the-line pocket square will be something you'll cherish for years to come. This one, specially ordered from the prestigious Italian pocket square maker Mungai, boasts upgraded material quality. By changing the thread thickness from the usual 24 count to 38 count, it achieves a different level of beauty, possessing both delicacy and the crispness and resilience characteristic of linen.

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