ROUND AND ROUND part2 - Omotesando~Aoyama

Was out patrolling for fashion @ Omotesando and Aoyama again. This time my good buddy who works at Ralph Lauren set up the route. We started off at Rugby - Cat Street. We were able to check out the entire holiday collection. I couldn't resist myself from buying a pair of gloves because the temperature dropped dramatically, incomparable from the day before! Next, headed off to United Arrows men's store and checked out the major designers wear. Then it went like this => Beauty and Youth => Ralph Lauren => Bottega Veneta => Black Fleece => Lunch => Comme des Garcon => Prada => 10 Corso Como => Timeworn Clothing => Moto => Fred Perry Laurel => Moncler 365 =>District => Starbucks.

パトロールしてきました。仲良しのショップスタッフの方とついに実現した表参道と青山エリアパトロールでございます。まず、は肩ならしとばかりにRUGBYへ。目新しい物をずーと物色しまし、欲しいの増えました。でも、あまりに寒かったので手袋だけ購入。次はUAメンズ館へ！とりあえず、お約束のメンズブランドをチェックしに行きました。The Stylisth Japanかっこ良かったっす。そこからはこんな流れで。Beauty and Youth => Ralph Lauren => Bottega Veneta => Black Fleece => Lunch => Comme des Garcon => Prada => 10 Corso Como => Timeworn Clothing => Moto => Fred Perry Laurel => Moncler 365 =>District => Starbucks.

Yes, a lot of places! Here's a couple of things that caught my eye.
結構回れました！そして、こんな出会いも。

New Balance 1400 by B&Y 

New Balance 576 made in UK

Bottega Veneta 

Drawer Parka @ District

Denim Slacks by At Last&Co @ Timeworn Clothing

Again, many pieces to throw into my wish list. All the pieces were great but what stood out the most was the Bottega Veneta shoe and denim slacks by At Last&Co. The shoes where a spring and summer version of the one that was presented in the 2010A/W collection. Thick platformed soles are becoming the trend for mens shoes, major brands like Bottega Veneta and Prada have a whole bunch lined up from this winter collection. What I like about the one above is its thick "white" soles, it resembles soles on sneakers. Love the hybrid of classy and casual.

欲しいもの増えました。とくに良かったのはボッテガベネタのシューズとAt Last&Co.のデニムスラックスですかね。ボッテガのシューズは今期出ている物の春夏バージョンの様な雰囲気で、分厚い白ソールがたまらない！なにか、スニーカーを彷彿とするデザイン、その中に気品が感じられる、最高です。分厚いプラットフォームシューズは今期から良くランウェーで見かけるアイテムですよね。春夏も多くのブランドから出る様です。

Above, picture of Sukezane Tomoki wearing a pair of denim slacks from At Last&Co. They were out of stock the last time I visited but this time I got to see the actual pair. My buddy tried them on and they were perfect, I mean the silhouette was superb. It's a classical type of trousers with thick thighs that drop straight to the cuffs. Feeling that thick baggy pair will fit perfect for my summer wardrobe. Want a pair starting from 28!

後はなんと言ってもAt Last&Co.のデニムスラックスですね。前回お店に立ち寄った時はなかったのですが、今回は実物を手に取る事が出来ました。実際に穿いた所を拝見出来たのですが、シルエット完璧過ぎ！太めのストレートで、春夏の気分にぴったりです。28が出たら即買います！笑　祐さんも愛用中

Ah! Though I don't have a picture, I found nice chambray shirts from Comme Des Garcon Homme Deux and District. I am craving for the perfect chambray shirt that fits well for a prep look rather than a rugged one. The one from Comme Des Garcon Homme Deux was a trim fitting type with a narrow pointed collar which gave a prep / trad feel. On the contrary the one a District was a button down type which is a must have with "safety" details.

最後に、写真はないのですが、Comme Des Garcon Homme DeuxとDistrictのシャンブレーが良かったです。最近シャンブレーを探していたのでやっと出会えたか！？って感じで。Homme Deuxのシャンブレーは細身のボディーにナローカラーのディテール、Districtはボタンダウンと両方とも捨てがたい。ちょっと、プレップな合わせにもってこいの二枚ですね。

This is totally unrelated to my ramble at Omotesando but, the new Thom Browne homepage is up and running. From the previous collections to the latest, the website enables you to flip through images and videos of his collection. Check it out.

余談ですが、Thom Browneのホームページがやっとリニューアル完成していますよ！過去のコレクションや春夏の写真と動画あわせて見れます。

Can't wait till Spring!
春夏待てない。てか、本格的な冬はこれからですよね。

Song of the Day: Yuksek & Amanda Bell - Extra Ball (Breakbot Remix)