Hello.
This is Nakayama.
Today, I'd like to reintroduce FAUVES, which I've presented before.
There are two types in the lineup.
Carpenter jacket and pants.
This is the first time our store has carried the pants.
The fabric used for each is denim.
As some of you may know, the designer is Mr. Fukuhara, who also works on OLDE HOMESTEADER and YE OLDE AND NEWMAN.
Given Mr. Fukuhara's reputation, this denim is, of course, anything but ordinary.
It has a uniquely crisp texture, a thrilling roughness, and a distinctive firmness from its high-density, neatly arranged fabric structure.
Please take a look at these carefully taken photos of the fabric, so you can appreciate its beauty even through the images.
This is it.
Front and back.
And another color.
Front and back.
By twisting the threads tightly, the warp threads create a strong, almost explosive unevenness.
A beautiful appearance that is neat and orderly, without any disarray.
The alignment of the reverse side.
You can truly feel the careful and exceptional skill and passion of the weavers.
The colors are EURU and LIGHT BLUE.
The weave is left-hand twill denim.
As you can see from the photo of the reverse side,
The ECRU color has ecru warp threads and navy weft threads.
The LIGHT BLUE color has light blue warp threads and weft threads similar in color to ecru.
It's not a modified weave; it's just an incredibly powerful fabric born from the pursuit of denim fabric perfection.
A carpenter jacket and pants made from such a fabric.
The jacket is for the upper body, and the pants are for the lower body.
The way the body moves, the fit of the clothes, and what feels comfortable differ in every way, but the fabric's potential is fully demonstrated in each.
This is an amazing achievement.
This means that every aspect was thoroughly considered in the process of creating the fabric, and there were pioneers who challenged the unknown, resulting in such concentrated potential (with respect).
First, please take a look at the carpenter jacket.
FAUVES
CARPENTER JACKET
size _ 7
color _ ECRU
This time, we are carrying size 7, the largest size offered by the brand.
For most people, it will have a length similar to a half coat.
An impressive synergy is created between the jacket's shape and the fabric's potential.
While tastes may vary, I personally think it's excellent.
The main reason is this ↑
A three-dimensional silhouette, on par with imported brands.
The roominess in various areas and the unique crispness of the fabric synchronize at a high level.
When you lower your arms, the armhole pushes the fabric of the body, creating an outline where the fabric of the back stands on its own.
I want you to see more, so I'll keep posting pictures.
Doesn't it feel strange that the fabric has tension but the drape is soft, and up close, it has a strong twist and an intense surface texture?
This is one of the potentials of this fabric.
Despite its intense texture, it has a supple crispness.
Therefore, the excess fabric follows movements, and when standing upright, it neatly tucks in, allowing the fabric to stand on its own and the clothes to maintain a proper outline.
The front body is also like that.
The fabric stands on its own, extending from the top of the shoulder to just under the armpit.
I believe that this size truly brings out the fabric's maximum potential.
The design is crafted to be concise while still incorporating the essence of a carpenter jacket.
Mr. Fukuhara apparently aimed to minimize design details as much as possible.
Furthermore, I believe that wearing it in this sizing neutralizes the distinctiveness of the clothing, allowing for more styling flexibility.
You can simply throw it over your usual denim, for example.
Also, it looks good with the collar up.
Or perhaps with classic slacks, pleated and pressed. That's also good.
After wearing it with various outfits, I realized it's a garment that makes you look stylish.
I (165cm tall, 50.2kg weight) always wear it with the cuffs rolled up once.
After washing, it now covers the back of my hand just right.
And here's what it looks like on staff member Naka (176cm tall, 57kg weight).
It's not just the color, but really the outline created by this sizing.
If you pair it with leather shoes, it looks quite elegant.
It makes sense that they aimed for a concise finish.
Moreover, the way they obsess over details based on that design concept is incredibly niche.
Look at the stitching.
From a distance, it looks like two rows of stitching.
It appears to be stitched that way. But,
If you look closer...
Triple stitching with navy sewing thread and thread in the same color as the ECRU fabric.
The color of the triple stitching is intentionally changed to match the design concept and the fabric color.
Moreover, I think thinner thread than usual triple stitching is used.
The collars and patch pockets are sewn with double-needle stitching, so the triple stitching doesn't stand out too much.
The buttons are the "neri" buttons I introduced last time.
Apparently, they are made differently from the usual method.
So, please look closely.
With repeated wear and washing, they become shinier than when new.
I really like these buttons.
I am fascinated by their organic appearance, which rivals that of buffalo horn or shell buttons.
Initially, they have a matte texture, but they become polished and develop a marble-like transparent pattern.
I've been enjoying FAUVES myself, and recently I've reaffirmed how perfectly these rare neri buttons fit FAUVES clothing.
If they were vintage-like metal buttons, it would be too much and erase FAUVES' elegant touch. And buttons like buffalo horn that you find on coats have a different mood, too heavy.
FAUVES clothing has a broad appeal that can be enjoyed depending on the wearer's interpretation.
That's why these original neri buttons exist.
I was genuinely impressed that they arrived at these buttons.
And as you may have noticed, these FAUVES jeans can be easily washed. Machine washable, no problem.
I'm wearing one that I've been wearing since January and have already machine-washed three times, and the fabric's feel is slowly changing.
I'll show you the current state of my personal items, including tips for washing, at the end. So, let's move on to the pants.
First appearance in our store.
FAUVES
RANCHI Ⅱ DENIM
size _ 3,4
color _ ECRU
FAUVES
RANCHI Ⅱ DENIM
size _ 3,4
color _ LIGHT BLUE
RANCH II.
Among FAUVES' pants lineup, these have a wide straight silhouette.
Regarding the carpenter jacket earlier, the fabric perfectly matched the arm and body shape.
As for these RANCH II pants...
The fabric, while firm, also has flexibility, providing a perfect fit around the waist and hips.
In other words,
Here.
The feeling of being held, fitted to the curves of the waist and hips, is pleasant.
What I'm wearing is brand new, so the fabric's potential is still developing, but I think I'll be impressed by these pants again when the fabric becomes even more supple.
My well-worn carpenter jacket became noticeably more supple after about the second wash.
The fit on the shoulders then was surprising.
It's as if a part of it conforms to my shoulders.
The fabric conforms to the curve of the shoulder.
In other words, while it starts out rough and stiff, with repeated wear, softening, and washing, it becomes supple and conforms to the curves of the human body.
This applies to the waist and hips of the pants.
From now on, the more you wear them, the more they will conform to your body.
Furthermore, I want you to look at this.
This is the part where the back of the pants is sewn together.
It's hard to tell with ECRU, so let's look at LIGHT BLUE again.
This is also triple-stitched.
Because this sewing part involves overlapping two pieces of fabric and stitching them with a sewing machine, the fabric becomes thicker, and the stitching thread makes it even harder.
And since it's triple-stitched, it's even more so.
That sewn part fits snugly against the hips, achieving both the comfort and silhouette of this high-density denim fabric.
And, the width of these pants.
I think it's just right.
Suitable for heavy winter coats and knitwear, and also for summer cut-and-sewns and skipper shirts.
Wear them, wear them, wear them a lot like this.
Before you know it, I think they'll become your go-to pants.
The pants come in two colors.
ECRU and Light Blue.
I think you can choose your favorite color to match your style.
Here's a guide to the dimensional changes after washing each garment.
CARPENTER JACKET
Sleeve length: approx. -2cm
Length: approx. -3cm
Width: approx. -1.5cm
RANCHI Ⅱ DENIM
Inseam: approx. -2.5cm
*It will further shrink by about 2cm afterwards.
Due to the nature of the fabric, it becomes quite stiff when washed and wet.
Therefore, when washing, it is recommended to put it in with towels or other laundry.
I personally wash my CARPENTER JACKET in my home washing machine with towels and underwear.
When you take it out of the washing machine, the fabric becomes stiff enough to stand on its own, so it's better to shape it before hanging it on a hanger.
Don't worry, it will return to its original state when dry.
For Light Blue fabric, turning it inside out and putting it in a net during washing helps prevent color fading from friction, allowing you to enjoy the changes of FAUVES.
FAUVES is a brand where clothes slowly develop a unique character and become more comfortable as you wear and wash them repeatedly.
I believe this little extra effort in washing is part of the joy of FAUVES clothing.
When you take them out after washing, you'll surely laugh and think, "I've never encountered such clothes or fabric before."
Finally, my personal CARPENTER JACKET.
As for me, I want people to experience the unique fabric created by Mr. Fukuhara as one of the ways to enjoy FAUVES, feeling the excitement of how it will grow and change in their daily lives from an unknown state.
FAUVES always exceeds expectations.
However, since it's cotton denim, I believe some people might be concerned about how it will evolve.
Therefore, I leave it up to you whether or not to continue reading from this point.
However, regarding this fabric, there isn't a significant visual change; it's very subtle, like the fabric becoming more supple or the warp threads gaining a slight fullness.
But these changes lead to a better fit as you continue to wear it.
It's very subtle, so please compare it with a new item.
So, here's what it looks like after washing.
The first image is new. The second image is after washing.
If you look closely, can you see that the warp threads have developed a slight fullness?
The density remains tightly packed.
Here's how it looks when worn.
After washing, I'm wearing it in an unironed state.
Perhaps because the fabric becomes more supple, the garment's appearance also softens.
The way the slack in the back appears also changes; the stiffness disappears, and the fabric moves to areas where it can settle into a natural shape and where it can stand on its own.
This makes the clothing much more comfortable, as it becomes softer and more flexible with movement.
Looking from the side, the fabric's self-standing ability is easier to see.
It takes on a natural fullness along the curve of the shoulder.
Also, if you compare the top of the shoulder, can you see that the tension of the fabric is different?
The washed one has a rounder top at the shoulder.
This is where it conforms to your shoulder.
This is where your shoulder fits.
Due to the lighting, the color appears to have changed in the photos, but there is no significant change in the actual color.
There are other subtle changes, but it would be endless to list them all, so I'll stop here.
FAUVES wants you to carefully examine your clothes after each wash, heighten your sense of comfort, and enjoy the way they change over time.
I hope you enjoy it.