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Editor’s Pick – Polar Skate Patterned Polo Shirt

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We believe Polar Skate is no stranger to you. In the Autumn/Winter season, the Polar Skate patterned polo shirt is something worth taking a look at. Fitting in the street style, this made in Portugal polo shirt has a boxy and relaxed cut. Moreover, it has a loosely woven fabric that is soft and elastic.Thus,it combines the outlook of a polo shirt and the comfort of a t-shirt.

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Polar Skate Co. Patterned Polo Shirt - Ivory/Black

Ivory/Black

Polar Skate Co. Patterned Polo Shirt - Ivory/Dark Green

Ivory/Dark Green

Polar Skate Co. Patterned Polo Shirt - Ivory/Black

The semi-transparent customized buttons have Polar Skate’s logo and they match with the ivory color.

Polar Skate Co. Patterned Polo Shirt - Ivory/Dark Green

Furthermore, it has an POLAR embroidered above the chest pocket.

Polar Skate Co. Patterned Polo Shirt - Ivory/Dark Green

Model is 176cm tall with 30′ waist and wears size M

Polar Skate Co. Patterned Polo Shirt - Ivory/Black

Also see the classic sweater from Polar Skate.

Folk Clothing – It’s All Good Folk

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Folk clothing is a British label with the concept to take influence from culture, nature, friends and moment of life. With the belief of “It’s All Good Folk”, they apply it to every individual garment. They are designed to be worn everyday with a clean and utilitarian outlook. These staple pieces have superb quality and designs that will stand against time.

In fact, it shares the idea of minimal designs and slow fashion. Thus, they are sometimes refereed as the “Scandinavian brand from England”. Yet, they make a difference by injecting creative elements into their garments.

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This seasons (AW19) inspired by the continuing Goss Brothers collaboration. A set of painterly prints from their unique artworks about the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. The garment designs show expression of love and loss.

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Moreover, we also have some classic items from Folk clothing available online now

Folk Signal Jacket - Stone

Signal Jacket – Stone

Folk Mixed Yarn Crew - Autumnal Mix

Mixed Yarn Crew – Autumnal Mix

Folk is all about minimal designs with creative colors. Thus, the ones to watch this season will be the yarn crew with 8 different color blend together. And if you are looking for something classy, check out there signal jacket. The corduroy jacket has a double zipped closure.

From SOULIVE to Setto Indigo Label

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SOULIVE is a well-known clothing label in Japan. They renovate classic silhouettes with quality fabrics and color. Furthermore, they inject a lot of traditional Japanese styles and culture into their products. They also love to use patchwork on their jacket and denim collections. These designs are all made in Japan to ensure quality is up to standard.

In Aug 2019, SOULIVE has made the announcement of changing the brand name to Setto Indigo Label. Therefore, from the AW19 collection, all the products will feature Setto Indigo Label. They will keep focusing on indigo, denim and handcraft items.

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Photo Source: Setto Indigo Label

In the previous collections, most of their products were in stunning blue color. Moreover, they pay attention into details, such as pattern lining, patchworks or vintage dyed color.

Photo Source: Setto Indigo Label

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FDMTL 2019 AW Collection

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FDMTL 2019 collection has been unveiled. If you are a denim or patchwork lover, then you have probably heard of FDMTL. Tsuyoshi Gaku founded the brand in 2005. It has become a Japanese label that stands for quality clothing. Its signature design is denim patchwork with stunning Japanese blue.

In their latest collection, they have created a trailer to represent its products and visual identity – by featuring 15 individuals’ living in Tokyo.

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The ones to watch in FDMTL 2019 AW collection will be the bomber jacket, which combines the design of a classic MA-1 jacket with traditional Japan blue color. Also, it features FDMTL’s signature Sashiko patterns, patchworks, Jacquard weaving, digital printing and embroidery.

How to Dress Minimal this Autumn

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We have already introduced the idea of minimalist fashion in the previous article. And it’s worth a while to talk about how to dress minimal and light in this Autumn. Check out our mix and match and inspiration from the Scandinavian clothing labels.

Looking for something smart casual? Check out the outfit from Filippa K. With a classic Scandinavian minimal design, they are subtle and neat. And you can enhance the layer by putting a scarf on. And don’t forget to check out different ways to tie a scarf.

Filippa K Jean-Paul Linen Shirt - Off White

NN07 is another Scandinavian brand that elaborates minimalism in a more playful way. This season, they have the Ed Block Wool Sweater that is made with three different colors and texture.

NN07 Ed Block Wool Sweater - Navy Block

Moreover, their Bumber Jacket with Boiled Wool is also light and clean enough for a minimalist Autumn.

NN07 Boiled Bomber Jacket

Looking for sneakers with minimal designs? Check out the eco friendly footwear from Good News.

Rivets on Jeans – From Functional to Decorative

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Posted in Brands, Denim, Lifestyle, Product Reviews

You may spot the little copper rivets on jeans or other denim products. In fact, these metal rivets on jeans were designed and patented by Levi Strauss. As workers wore jeans to work, rivets were being widely applied on jeans’ pocket corner to enhance their durability. They reinforce the denim and prevent them from ripping apart.

Stevenson Overall Co. La Jolla 727 One Wash Jeans - Indigo

Stevenson Overall Co. La Jolla 727 One Wash Jeans

However, with the advancement of technology, modern stitching can also provide the same function. Moreover, with the rising trend of minimalism, manufacturers try to eliminate unnecessary details on their designs. As a result, you seldom find rivets on jeans nowadays. Yet, it doesn’t mean that rivets should be gone completely. Putting rivets on jeans is a salute to the tradition and they are the perfect decoration for vintage denim lovers.

Stevenson Overall Co. Deputy Denim Jacket - Indigo

Stevenson Overall Co. Gambler Jeans - Indigo

Stevenson Overall Co. Gambler Jeans

The Gambler Jeans from Stevenson Overall Co. uses detailed stitching instead of rivets to enhance the durability.

Stevenson Overall Co. La Jolla 727 One Wash Jeans - Indigo

Apart from the rivets, Jacrons is also a must on jeans. They are the label at the back of the waist. Their function is to show the brand and size of the jeans – which they still do now. Yet, many of the Jacrons are now made of faux leather instead of real leather.

If you want to know more about denim, don’t forget to check out our previous article about Selvedge Denim and our quality Japanese vintage denim for sale.

Our Crew Neck Tees Recommendation

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Crew neck tees refer to those with a round neckline that surround your neck snugly. And even crew neck tees can vary a lot, depending on the materials and cutting. Crew neck usually serves as a good base layer and you can easily match them with an overshirt or jacket.

forét Log T Shirt - Black/Brick

forét is one of our favourite Scandinavian brands. They use organic cotton on their products. Thus, their crew neck tees are thicker and softer. More than that, they keep a consistent minimalist style. And their signature tees come with forét’s logo in terry fabric.

forét Log T Shirt - White - Blue

Another Scandinavian fashion label Filippa K uses tencel and cotton blend. Tencel is another eco friendly fabric which is extremely soft and light. Furthermore, they are all garment dyed plain tee with a soft color tone. Why not stay minimal and colorful at the same time?

Filippa K Tencel Cotton Tee - Lichen

Filippa K Tencel Cotton Tee

Filippa K Tencel Cotton Tee - Frosty Pink

If you are not into relaxed silhouette, take a look at the vintage crew neck tees from Stevenson Overall Co. The Japanese brand pay great attention to details and craft their t-shirt seamlessly. A seamless tee is more durable and will not deform easily after washing. They also have a good slim fitting and features a vintage diamond shape logo.

Stevenson Overall Co. Graphic T-Shirt Diamond

If you are more into street fashion, then you will love the graphic tee from Polar Skate Co, another Scandinavian brand. Their graphic tees are all screen printed and they have a boxy fit.

Polar Skate T shirts

Polar Skate Co. Trashcan Tee - White

Polar Skate Co. Trashcan Tee

The Trend of Oversized Sneakers

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When we talk about oversized sneakers, it doesn’t mean to wear sneakers with a few sizes up. They refer to sneakers with an exaggerated sole to create a larger silhouette in visual. These shoes usually have upper and insole just like your normal sneakers. Yet, the sole is “enlarged”, both in height and width.

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Photo Source: Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen is the pioneer of oversized sneakers. In 2015, they launched their first oversized shoes with exaggerated rubber soles. The design revitalized traditional leather trainers with modern technology. The sole makes a contrasting look on the sneakers and serve as a very comfortable cushion. As a result, it become a great hit.

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Photo Source: Balenciaga

After 2 years, Balenciaga also launched their own oversized sneakers with even bolder designs. The sole is larger and combined with 3 layers. It requires more procedures and skills to mold the sole. The vintage effect and color combination also makes it one of a kind.

In fact, the huge sole of an oversized sneaker can create a visionary impact to make you look taller and slimmer.

PREGIS Ainsley Leather Runner Sneaker - Grey Beige

Feeling interested in oversized sneakers? Don’t forget to check out our latest arrivals from PREGIS. A contemporary footwear brand from London. Read our previous articles to know more about their designs and collections.

PREGIS Shoes – Futuristic Sneakers from London

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PREGIS shoes is a new footwear brand from London. It was launched in 2018 and offers premium sneakers at a more affordable prices. PREGIS stands for the core values of the brand – Premium product created with precision without pretence or prejudice.

All PREGIS shoes are made in Portugal. And the production factory has more than 40 years of experience in shoes making. Furthermore, all materials are come from Portugal and Italy. Perhaps you will recognize PREGIS’s designs by their futuristic look and the oversized sole. In fact, the sole is so special that it is made with 3-parts mold unit with three composite materials.

PREGIS Aster Leather Runner Sneaker - Beige

Aster is a classic and signature item of PREGIS. Their upper is made of patented technical fabrics and calf leather. For design, Aster features a zip and velcro closure. Thus, you can put it on and off easily. Moreover, it has an ankle socks for greater comfort.

PREGIS Ainsley Leather Runner Sneaker - Grey Beige

Ainsley is a new collection from AW19. It has the same technical fabrics and calf leather just like Aster. Yet, the upper is also covered with suede. And it has contrasting color to make it even more eye-catching. No matter it’s grey and beige or navy and pink, they are all the perfect color combination for the oversized sneakers. Both Aster and Ainsley features the signature oversized sole from PREGIS.

PREGIS Levy Leather Sneaker - Grey

YKK Zippers – World’s Most Used Fastening Products

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We believe YKK zippers is no stranger to you, as they appear on a wide range of products, including backpack, trousers, and jeans. Indeed, a lot of brands and designers love to use YKK zippers. As using them is a symbol of quality. Zippers are usually the most unnoticeable part on a garment. However, a malfunctioning zipper can destroy the whole garment and make it unwearable. Thus, brands and designers usually use zippers from trust-worthy manufacturer.

The YKK Group

YKK group is a manufacturer from Japan. It is now the world’s largest fastening products manufacturer. Also, it produces other fastening products apart from zippers, including architectural products, plastic hardware and industrial machinery. The name YKK stands for Yoshida Kōgyō Kabushiki gaisha.

Photo Source: YKK showroom

Founded in Tokyo, the company has a long history dated back to 1934. At the beginning, all zippers were hand made until 1950, when a chain machine was imported from the U.S. Hence, it allowed automation in the production process and enhanced the quality and quantity.

In 1959, they opened up their first oversea factory in New Zealand. In 1966, a new product YZip was introduced, which is stronger and more durable. It gave them good reputation and they expanded the factory to Canada in 1968. And til now, they are running business in 71 countries.

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YKK zippers are being widely applied, from small to large brands, such as, Uniqlo, NN07, Monitaly, WANT les Essentiels and Filippa K.

WANT Les Essentiels Dresden Structured Tote - Silt

Quality and Reliability

The reasons of using YKK zippers are their durability and high quality. They are available in a wide range of colors and styles. For example, the two color tones zipper for WANT Les Essentiels Dresden Structured Tote. Moreover, they never compromise on quality to meet lower price. In fact, they change their company structure to meet their aim – to produce quality zippers with cheaper price. YKK is completely vertically integrated. It means they have control on every aspects and cost of the business, from smelting the metal to package the end products. As a result, they always ship their orders on time without failure.

Monitaly Drop Crotch Pants - Lt Linen Stripe

Monitaly Drop Crotch Pants

Interested to know more about the suppliers behind the clothing brands? Don’t forget to check out our previous article about Vibram – the Italian sole makers.