Sales of the "Fall/Winter Collection" began on our online shop in August. We are releasing new products one after another, so please take a look at them, but today we will be talking about the key item in the collection: the " combo vest ."
Well, it's already late September, but it's so hot that there's no sign of autumn or winter coming. Lately, it feels like "I can't even feel autumn, and winter is getting shorter." As a fashion designer, I've come to think that "I need to change my winter clothes to suit this climate."
So, for 2023 Fall/Winter, we thought a lot about functionality, starting from the question, "Winter is getting shorter, but there are still cold days. What kind of clothing is best for surviving the shorter, really cold days while adapting to the changing climate?"
So I came up with the idea of a "combo vest -> light outerwear (short) -> long coat" that, when worn together, forms a "complete" outfit, but also stands alone and can be worn stylishly. The "combo vest" featured here is the key item of the three, and it's the one piece I absolutely wanted to sell on my own e-commerce site!
The inside is fleece, so it is warm enough on its own, and when layered it creates a beautiful layered look.It is designed so that it looks neat and tidy when worn over a T-shirt as shown in the photo.
While making this combo vest, I discovered something new.
This is especially true for the vests of three-piece suits, but the sides (under the arms) of a vest are shorter, right? What does that mean? I think it's to ensure "ease of movement." By shortening the sides, the vest doesn't move with you even when you make big movements, so it's easy to move, and it stays neat and tidy, which looks cool. That's how it ends up being when you strike a balance between good looks and functionality.
As I mentioned in a previous blog, the theme of this collection is "Self Defense," and it draws inspiration from kung fu movies, which are known for their dynamic action. Therefore, "clothing that is easy to move in" was an important consideration for all of the 2023 Fall/Winter items.
Here's a little bit of an old story.
Bruce Lee was an overwhelming hero and someone I admired greatly, but the kung fu hero that my generation was more obsessed with was Jackie Chan. His starring movies were comical, easy to understand, and entertaining. I went to the cinema to see his starring movies, and I was glued to them when they were broadcast on TV. Of course, I did impersonations of "Drunken Master" with my friends too. lol
I loved Jackie so much that I wanted a VHS player so badly that I could watch his movies whenever I wanted, but they were still quite expensive at the time, and I remember it wasn't until I was in sixth grade that one arrived in my house.
So, for a long time, I had desperately wanted one, but had never even seen an actual VHS deck. But then I heard that Y, who runs a bathhouse, used his house help to buy a deck, recorded Jackie Chan movies onto videotapes, and was able to watch them whenever he wanted, 24 hours a day! I was so obsessed with Jackie Chan movies that I would shove a copy of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine under my tummy when I went to sleep, fantasizing about fighting bad guys alongside Jackie Chan. I remember being so envious that I went over to Y's house to ask to see his VHS deck and videotapes.
The concept for the 2023 Fall/Winter collection was developed while remembering Jackie Chan, whom I admired so much, and the kung fu movies I watched with fascination, so I think it has a nostalgic smell and retro feel of the clothes of that time. Winter clothes from that time, both in China and Japan, were filled with padding, so they were a little fluffy, and often quilted to prevent the padding from escaping.
However, if we were to bring that design into the modern era as it is, it would undeniably look unfashionable, so yoshiokubo added modern elements to it, such as effectively using black as a color, using different materials, and using creative cutting.
Another feature of this combo vest is that it has lots of pockets. I always say that I'm the type of person who doesn't like to carry a bag, so I made it so that it has lots of pockets to store my smartphone, key case, cards, etc., so that I don't end up in situations where there aren't enough pockets and it bulges out and looks awkward, or where I feel like I have to carry a bag.
While nostalgic for those past times, he incorporates his current ideas, knowledge about clothing making, and more sophisticated techniques to "create comfortable clothing that is somehow nostalgic, yet new, and that will capture the heart of its owner. It will protect you as you go about your daily life." This is the concept behind yoshiokubo's 2023/2024 Fall/Winter collection, "Self Defense," and one of its key pieces is the "combo vest" introduced here.
We believe this is a one-of-a-kind piece that has been carefully thought out and crafted, so we hope you will continue to wear it with love for a long time. In our online shop, there are many images of how it is worn from various angles and photos that show the texture of the fabric, so please take a look. For more information on the "combo vest," click here
Click here to see the world of yoshiokubo's 2023/2024 Fall/Winter collection, "Self Defense."
We've also compiled a list of the "standard" NG scenes in Jackie Chan movies!
Well, it's already late September, but it's so hot that there's no sign of autumn or winter coming. Lately, it feels like "I can't even feel autumn, and winter is getting shorter." As a fashion designer, I've come to think that "I need to change my winter clothes to suit this climate."
So, for 2023 Fall/Winter, we thought a lot about functionality, starting from the question, "Winter is getting shorter, but there are still cold days. What kind of clothing is best for surviving the shorter, really cold days while adapting to the changing climate?"
So I came up with the idea of a "combo vest -> light outerwear (short) -> long coat" that, when worn together, forms a "complete" outfit, but also stands alone and can be worn stylishly. The "combo vest" featured here is the key item of the three, and it's the one piece I absolutely wanted to sell on my own e-commerce site!
The inside is fleece, so it is warm enough on its own, and when layered it creates a beautiful layered look.It is designed so that it looks neat and tidy when worn over a T-shirt as shown in the photo.
While making this combo vest, I discovered something new. This is especially true for the vests of three-piece suits, but the sides (under the arms) of a vest are shorter, right? What does that mean? I think it's to ensure "ease of movement." By shortening the sides, the vest doesn't move with you even when you make big movements, so it's easy to move, and it stays neat and tidy, which looks cool. That's how it ends up being when you strike a balance between good looks and functionality.
As I mentioned in a previous blog, the theme of this collection is "Self Defense," and it draws inspiration from kung fu movies, which are known for their dynamic action. Therefore, "clothing that is easy to move in" was an important consideration for all of the 2023 Fall/Winter items.
Here's a little bit of an old story. Bruce Lee was an overwhelming hero and someone I admired greatly, but the kung fu hero that my generation was more obsessed with was Jackie Chan. His starring movies were comical, easy to understand, and entertaining. I went to the cinema to see his starring movies, and I was glued to them when they were broadcast on TV. Of course, I did impersonations of "Drunken Master" with my friends too. lol
I loved Jackie so much that I wanted a VHS player so badly that I could watch his movies whenever I wanted, but they were still quite expensive at the time, and I remember it wasn't until I was in sixth grade that one arrived in my house.
So, for a long time, I had desperately wanted one, but had never even seen an actual VHS deck. But then I heard that Y, who runs a bathhouse, used his house help to buy a deck, recorded Jackie Chan movies onto videotapes, and was able to watch them whenever he wanted, 24 hours a day! I was so obsessed with Jackie Chan movies that I would shove a copy of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine under my tummy when I went to sleep, fantasizing about fighting bad guys alongside Jackie Chan. I remember being so envious that I went over to Y's house to ask to see his VHS deck and videotapes.
The concept for the 2023 Fall/Winter collection was developed while remembering Jackie Chan, whom I admired so much, and the kung fu movies I watched with fascination, so I think it has a nostalgic smell and retro feel of the clothes of that time. Winter clothes from that time, both in China and Japan, were filled with padding, so they were a little fluffy, and often quilted to prevent the padding from escaping.
However, if we were to bring that design into the modern era as it is, it would undeniably look unfashionable, so yoshiokubo added modern elements to it, such as effectively using black as a color, using different materials, and using creative cutting.
Another feature of this combo vest is that it has lots of pockets. I always say that I'm the type of person who doesn't like to carry a bag, so I made it so that it has lots of pockets to store my smartphone, key case, cards, etc., so that I don't end up in situations where there aren't enough pockets and it bulges out and looks awkward, or where I feel like I have to carry a bag.
While nostalgic for those past times, he incorporates his current ideas, knowledge about clothing making, and more sophisticated techniques to "create comfortable clothing that is somehow nostalgic, yet new, and that will capture the heart of its owner. It will protect you as you go about your daily life." This is the concept behind yoshiokubo's 2023/2024 Fall/Winter collection, "Self Defense," and one of its key pieces is the "combo vest" introduced here.
We believe this is a one-of-a-kind piece that has been carefully thought out and crafted, so we hope you will continue to wear it with love for a long time. In our online shop, there are many images of how it is worn from various angles and photos that show the texture of the fabric, so please take a look. For more information on the "combo vest," click here
Click here to see the world of yoshiokubo's 2023/2024 Fall/Winter collection, "Self Defense."
We've also compiled a list of the "standard" NG scenes in Jackie Chan movies!