#MensStoreStroll [Part 1] Surprisingly little known? Introducing the services and people at the Mens Store
In September 2003, Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building was remodeled from the former Isetan Shinjuku Men's Annex, and this year marks its 20th anniversary. To commemorate this, numerous anniversary events are currently being held, but did you know that Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building has actually undergone numerous floor and interior renovations, and is constantly changing with each season and moment, every time you visit? All of this is done with the desire to please our customers. So this time, together with Men's Attendant we will introduce some of the lesser-known hospitality offerings of Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building .
In the first part, we'll introduce the services and people at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building which you might not know about! Even if you're already familiar with it, we want to reiterate the recommended points of Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building so don't miss it!
Haruka Soeda
Men's Attendant
Since joining the company, I have worked as a stylist in the men's tailored clothing section on the 5th floor Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building . This spring, I will be appointed as Men's Attendant . I also hold qualifications such as Color Analyst and Japan Cosmetics Certification, so I can also provide advice on cosmetics. My hobbies are traveling and gourmet food. I have also just started mountain climbing and am aiming to climb Mt. Fuji!
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► # A Stroll Through Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building [Part 2] Want to love Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building even more?! Introducing some "hospitality" trivia!
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While it might seem that most customers at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building are men, and that women are mostly accompanying men or looking for gifts for men, in reality, there are many female customers who shop alone or with companions.
For example, since skincare, color items, and fragrances are unisex, many customers on the first floor cosmetics section are looking for products they can share with their partners.
Since many of our customers and stylists are women, customers can feel more comfortable shopping here.
In addition, some customers on the basement floor's bag section look for business bags that can hold a lot of documents and other belongings, and on the 6th floor's men's contemporary section, we also have female customers who prefer the sizing of men's and unisex models.
Recently, it seems that the number of female customers has been increasing for jewelry and miscellaneous goods as well. If you are interested in men's items or would like to choose a gift, please feel free to stop by Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building . Also, if you are a woman who is unsure what to choose, please take advantage of our men's attendant service.
Earlier, I encouraged our female customers to take advantage of our attendant service, but of course, anyone can use it. We are 13 dedicated stylists, " Men's Attendant ," at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building We will accompany you on your shopping trips across floors and brands according to your requests, helping you choose clothes and offering advice on gifts.
In particular, our personal consulting service (*fee applies), conducted by qualified professionals, allows us to propose styling that enhances your attractiveness through personal color analysis and body type analysis. Once you make a reservation, we will prepare a room for you and conduct the consultation.
Lately, with the changing office dress codes, I've been getting a lot of requests for business casual attire suggestions, quick outfits for weddings and funerals, and advice on clothing for dating and marriage-related activities.
Qualifications held
Color Analyst, Body Shape Style Advisor, Fitting Advisor, Image Consultant
Our attendants hold various qualifications, including "image consulting," to better meet our customers' diverse needs. We will offer suggestions that leverage our areas of expertise, so please feel free to contact us. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. We also offer free assistance with shopping. We have trial tickets available for personal color analysis and body type analysis, which can be given as gifts.
On the 5th floor, the men's tailored clothing floor, there is a glass-enclosed workshop where you can watch the resident tailors making suits up close.
The tailor's name is Nobuhito Yamaguchi, and he is also an employee of Isetan Shinjuku Store, just like us. He comes from a famous factory in the Kansai region, but then went to Italy to train, and after returning to Japan, he joined Mitsukoshi Isetan Co., Ltd. Even after joining the company, he continued to go to Naples to hone his tailoring skills, and in 2014 he launched his own brand LA SCALA inside Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building .
[Related Article] ► Nobuhito Yamaguchi, tailor of LA SCALA from Isetan Men's
Born in Tokyo. He enrolled in a fashion design school, aspiring to become a tailor. After graduating, he learned the fundamentals of tailoring at Osaka Five One, then went to Milan for a year, attending language school and working at a tailor shop. After returning to Japan, he joined Mitsukoshi Isetan, and the following year began taking custom orders exclusively for customers. He was impressed by the clothes of Gennaro Solito, who was visiting Japan for an event at ISETAN MEN'S store, and while working, he made time to travel to Naples to study Neapolitan tailoring. In Spring/Summer 2014, he launched his own brand, La Scala.
Instagram@ sartoria_lascala
"Made to Measure" offers pattern orders (from 141,900 yen), "Plus Works" where Yamaguchi himself sews the collar, shoulders, sleeves, etc. (from 251,900 yen), and "Full Bespoke Order" where Yamaguchi himself handles everything (from 605,000 yen).
Order details and how to book a bespoke order.
►【Related Articles】 LA SCALA Brand Information
I believe it's rare to find a tailor with their own brand within a department store anywhere in the world. While their earnest approach to clothing making might give the impression of being quiet, they are actually very gentle when you talk to them! A suit tailored in collaboration with the tailor is truly exceptional. Please come and meet them!
The Eat Paradise restaurant area on the 7th floor of the main building features many famous restaurants, and some floors also have cafes where you can take a break while shopping. There are also many restaurants in the surrounding area, so you won't have any trouble finding a place for tea or a meal, but on the other hand, they are all crowded, and you often have to wait in line, especially during lunchtime.
Located on the 8th floor Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building "Cafe Lizig" is a cafe restaurant with a calm atmosphere that makes you forget the hustle and bustle of Shinjuku. Based on the concept of "a cafe for discerning adult men," the interior is designed to resemble a luxury hotel lounge, with red sofas as an accent, creating a chic space.
While the main cafe, Eat Paradise, opens at 11:00 AM, this cafe opens at 10:00 AM, coinciding with the opening of Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building . In addition to cafe menu items, they are also popular for their hearty pasta and sandwiches, and they offer wine and cocktails. It can get a little crowded during late lunch hours, but it's a comfortable place for women to dine alone, so many customers stop by after shopping in the main building.
► Click here for information on the "Cafe Lizig" store.
Since the golf driving range at Meiji Jingu Gaien closed, I hear that golf enthusiasts living in the city have fewer opportunities to go to the driving range on weekday evenings after work. However, the rooftop of Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building "Swing," a members-only golf school that is also open to visitors. This is one of the few facilities inside the Yamanote Line where you can practice golf outdoors.
We offer basic classes to help beginners get ready to play on the course, as well as private lessons and a personal range that even visitors can use. Club rentals are also available. Feel free to drop by after work or while shopping. Take the elevator to the rooftop and the front desk will be right in front of you. The escalator only goes up to the 8th floor, so please use the elevator.
►Click here for Isetan Swing information (fees, courses, etc.)
The facility includes a golf range with 8 hitting bays, as well as a private range with one bay separated from the others. There is also a bunker, so you can use it for practice. Many of the members are women, and it is available to beginners as well as visitors who want to receive personalized lessons. It is also a convenient place for regular lessons, whether you are someone who has never picked up a club before or someone with round experience.
Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building offers many other attractive services and facilities that we couldn't cover here. In the second part of this article, we'll introduce the interior of Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building , as well as that space you've been curious about.
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► # A Stroll Through Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building [Part 2] Want to love Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building even more?! Introducing some "hospitality" trivia!
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Text: Yasuyuki Ikeda
Photographer: Natsuko Okada (Studio Mug)
*All prices include tax.
*The information in this article is current as of the time of publication. Product information may be revised or changed without notice.
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