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Menswear / Japan

Time to change gear

In Tokyo’s Kuramae neighbourhood, creative folk step out in fresh looks that work from commute to coffee break.

Stylist: Naoki Ikeda

Photography: Arata Suzuki

jacket by *Rab, sweatshirt* by *Loro Piana*, trousers by *Randt* from *Nepenthes*, socks by *Auralee*, trainers by *Jacques* *Solovière* from United Arrows Roppongi Hills, *sunglasses* by *Moscot*, bag by *J&M Davidson*, bracelet and ring by *All Blues*, bicycle by Tokyo Bike

coat by *Mackintosh*, t-shirts by *Auralee*, jeans by *Noah*, socks by *Yaeca*, shoes by *Sanders*

shirt by *Individualized Shirt*, jeans by *Beams Plus* from Beams Plus Harajuku, shoes by *JM Weston*, glasses by *Eyevan*, bracelet and ring by *Shihara*, belt by *Charvet*, *bag* by *LL Bean* 3 Beams from Beams Plus Harajuku

jacket by *Circolo 1901*, sleeveless cardigan by *Malo*, shirt by *Brooksfield*, trousers by *Caruso* from United Arrows Roppongi Hills,pocket square and belt by Charvet, backpack and pouch by *Tod’s*

jacket by *Caruso* from United Arrows Roppongi Hills, shirt by *Heugn, trousers* by *Camoshita United Arrows* from United Arrows Roppongi Hills, bag by *United Arrows* from United Arrows Roppongi Hills, glasses by *Lindberg* from Continuer Nihombashi, tie by *Sovereign* from United Arrows Roppongi Hills

jacket and bag by *Engineered Garments*, shirt by *Emporio Armani*, black bay fifty-eight watch by *Tudor*

jacket by *Valstar*, shirt by *Individualized Shirt*, trousers by *Beams Plus* from Beams Plus Harajuku, socks by *H Beauty andYouth*, trainers by *Sperry Top Sider* x Beams Plus from Beams Plus Harajuku, belt by *J&M Davidson*, bag by *L/Uniform*, watch by *Tudor*

jacket and trousers by *Boglioli*, polo shirt by *John Smedley,* socks by Auralee, *by Tod’s,* pocket square by Charvet

jacket, jumper, t-shirt and trousers by *Ermenegildo Zegna,* bag by *Serapian*

jacket by *Baracuta* x Beams Plus from Beams Plus Harajuku, t-shirt and trousers by *Noah*, socks by *Corgi*, shoes by *Jacques Solovière* from United Arrows Roppongi Hills

coat by *Ten C*, t-shirt by *Comoli*, trousers by *Beams Plus* from Beams Plus Harajuku, bag by *L/Uniform*

coat by *Herno Globe*, jumper by *Mackintosh,* shirt by *Borriello* from Beams House Marunouchi, jeans by *Brooksfield*, socks by *Bresciani*, trainers by *JM Weston*

Grooming: Amano. Producer: Shinri Kobayashi. Models: Takeshi Watanabe, Kou

Editor’s letter

The opener

Travel briefing

Rise again

Stick ’em up!

All in a grey’s work

Pilou Asbaek

My cabinet

Potus report

Fight your corner

Taking the lead

Building anew

Easel living

Prime times

Designs for life

The Monocle Shop

Growth spurt

Top draw

Local champion

Politics briefing

Diplomacy briefing

Defence briefing

Cities briefing

Business

Food and drink briefing

Food & Drink Recipes

Design awards 2021, part 1

Design awards 2021, part 2

Time to change gear

Kerb appeal

Top of the props

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