#IsetanMensFavoriteItems
2026.08.19 update

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In this series, " #IsetanMensFavoriteItems ," key figures at Isetan Mens, who have a keen eye for style and a sharp aesthetic sense, introduce their favorite personal belongings and items they want.

The latter half of August is still filled with hot days. For this edition of "#IsetanMensFavoriteItems," Soya Muraoka, Assistant Buyer in charge of men's shoes on the first basement floor of Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building will introduce his favorite items that he has carefully selected from among the items he has handled.

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Soya Muraoka
 Shinjuku Men's Department, Assistant Buyer for Men's Shoes
I joined Mitsukoshi Isetan Co., Ltd. in 2024. I worked in sales for tailored clothing and men's shoes at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building , and have been in my current position since 2026. I am drawn to the sense of the extraordinary that remote islands offer, and I travel to remote islands all over Japan.

I value the balance between the creator's worldview and my own sensibilities.

I carefully consider the craftsmanship of the maker and the brand's philosophy and worldview, and then choose an item that suits my body and sensibilities. Of course, connections and timing are important, but the keyword "Japan" is also a key point. Expanding my choices of belongings to match my hobbies is one of my pleasures. Now that I want to make island hopping more fulfilling, I'm drawn to items that harmonize functionality and appearance.

A special pair of shoes that I ordered after spending a long time on it.
JOHN LOBB single monk strap

JOHNLOBB Single Monk Strap "DELANO II"
JOHNLOBB
Single monk strap "DELANO II"
□Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building, B1 Floor, Men's Shoes
*The image is of the person's personal belongings. *As this is a custom-made item, we do not currently sell products with the same specifications.
JOHN LOBB is often called the "king of leather shoes." The "DELANO II" is a single monk strap slip-on shoe that is a modern reinterpretation of the classic "DELANO" from the 1990s. Among JOHN LOBB 's offerings, I particularly like its minimalist and sophisticated design. Once a year, they have a custom order event called "BY REQUEST," so when I was assigned to the men's shoe department in my second year at the company, I took the opportunity to place a custom order. I spent a long time refining the ideal details before ordering this pair, so I was very excited until it was finished. This finished shoe is special to me, and although it's easy to match with casual outfits, I choose to wear it on special occasions.

View JOHN LOBB at ISETAN MITSUKOSHI LUXURY

It exudes a classic and masculine feel, while also giving off a modern vibe.
NICENESS jacket

NICENESS Jacket
NICENESS
Jacket *Image is of the model's personal item *This model is no longer available.
* NICENESS is available at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th floor, Men's Tailored Clothing.

Having worked in men's tailored clothing, I've seen a wide variety of jackets over the years. Since joining the company, NICENESS has been the brand that has attracted me the most. My favorite is the rustic tailored jacket made from wool-linen gabardine. I was drawn to how it retains the mood of the 1920s and 30s while having a modern silhouette. The overdyed stripe pattern also has an exquisite three-dimensional quality that cannot be achieved with a single color, which is one of my favorite features. Since joining the company, I've wanted a jacket that symbolizes me, and I'm so glad I found this one. I will cherish it and wear it often.

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Text & Photograph: Muraoka Soya (Isetan Mitsukoshi Ltd. Company)

*The information in this article is current as of August 2026.
＊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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