Hello.
This is Nakayama from CASANOVA&CO.
As the title suggests, this time it's about SARTO.
This is the last SARTO lineup for 2025SS at our store.
The reason for the slight time lag since the last time is as follows.
I was waiting for the appropriate season for the clothes I wanted to introduce.
And I wanted time to understand SARTO for myself.
I would never claim to understand everything about SARTO, and I don't think "everything" even exists.
It's also interesting that clothes can be interpreted differently by each person from their own perspective.
However, I've managed to organize my thoughts, so now is the time.
If you've been waiting, I apologize for the delay.
The conclusion isn't much different from what I thought when I started writing about SARTO, but it has made me re-evaluate what it means to dress up.
Dressing up is one of the joys that clothes offer.
Perhaps some people might feel resistant to dressing up.
I believe that dressing up takes a lot of courage.
Because it means revealing your own sense of style.
Since you're putting yourself out there, there will inevitably be pros and cons from those around you.
It takes courage to face both praise and criticism.
After all, receiving "cons" is painful.
The clash between one's own passion and embarrassment that arises there.
A meeting erupts in my mind about how to dress up.
"Let's explode with passion as we wish."
Says the passionate me.
"No, no, let's keep it a little subdued."
Says the moderate me.
I think everyone reading this blog, and those who look at clothes at stores like ours, are at least conscious of dressing up, so I'm sure you'll understand what I mean.
Please, let it resonate.
Even though I'm still a young and inexperienced person, I used to think it was important to unleash passion during my student days.
But,
Now I feel a little uncomfortable doing that.
I'm certainly not trying to ignore passion and settle down.
I also want to cherish and respect my inner passion when it comes to clothes.
However, I've started to think more about dressing up.
As I've gotten older, I've learned that simply exploding isn't enough.
That the world is complementary.
A society built on self-assertion and understanding of others.
"Dressing up" begins with revealing yourself and continues until someone sees you.
The relationship between oneself and others is always necessary.
It was when I started to think these things that I encountered SARTO.
I felt that SARTO very warmly shapes the role of clothes in connecting people.
Through continuously wearing SARTO clothes, I've come to feel that they gently embrace the conflict between passion and embarrassment that arises when "dressing up."
SARTO's clothes are meticulously crafted with a comfortable fit that makes the wearer feel excited, and the way they blend in and the impression they give when seen from the side create a beautifully balanced look that makes the wearer look elegant through precise shaping and various detailed adjustments.
Therefore, to truly understand SARTO's clothes, you can't just look at the clothes; you absolutely need to see someone wearing them.
Because humans also have hidden passions.
I encourage anyone interested in them at the store to try them on and see them.
I strongly recommend trying them on first.
We have two more styles of SARTO's 2025SS left at our store.
A shirt and shorts.
They are tailored to be complementary clothes, while also embracing the act of dressing up directly.
"This would be difficult for anyone but SARTO."
That's how I felt.
SARTO
OPEN COLLAR BLOUSE
color _ BLACK/O.WHITE
size _ S,M,L
SARTO
EMBROIDERY SHORTS
color _ RED BRICK
size _ M,L
Polka dots & red shorts.
Despite their pattern and color, these clothes are not something that can be described as eccentric or flashy.
While preferences may differ, I believe those who appreciate it will recognize the subtlety of this balance.
One piece at a time.
A polka dot pattern that everyone knows, yet rarely wears.
That was exactly me.
If anything, I avoided it.
If it were a polka dot pattern in the world of dress clothes, I almost never thought polka dot patterns were cool in the world of casual clothes, and I never wore them.
The only time was in junior high when I wore something like a cardigan and shirt combined, navy with white polka dots.
I didn't dislike it then because I was really into tricolor colors.
And it's been like that ever since.
After seeing the photos from SARTO's exhibition, I said that I absolutely had to have either this polka dot shirt or the tweed jacket I introduced previously.
Then, since it ended up being both, I chose this one.
As I mentioned at the beginning, wearing it gives me an increased sense of excitement.
The craftsmanship is incredible.
First, if you try it on, you'll notice a difference in how it fits around the neck.
The shirt rests on the neck.
This three-dimensional feel even when laid flat.
What I want you to notice is the beautiful line that gently blends into the front from the voluminous part.
The open collar fits surprisingly well around the neck when worn.
One of the secrets to this three-dimensionality is this.
The stand collar is lined with cupra.
It's not a regular collar band.
The part that touches the nape of the neck is lined, and a core material with a puffy fullness is inserted, which beautifully follows the curve of the neck.
This makes the shirt sit on the neck.
Rest assured, the collar also stands up beautifully.
The arm construction is also very SARTO-like.
Truly magnificent craftsmanship as always.
The side view alone is extraordinary.
The generous volume seamlessly connects to the cuffs where the fabric gathers.
Beautiful.
SARTO's technique and meticulous handwork.
The cuffs are gathered with tucks.
The armholes are gathered.
And the amazing thing is that this arm doesn't puff out all over.
They have thoroughly considered where the fullness should appear when worn to look beautiful.
It's very hard to see because it's buried in the polka dot pattern, but the structure of this arm is an unprecedented two-piece sleeve.
It's very hard to see, so I've drawn a red line.
There's a seam at the red line.
On the front of the arm.
So, from the top of this seam, the entire back is one piece of fabric.
That's why the fabric moves freely according to the drape, creating that natural fullness.
It feels like a sense of familiarity is born within the dressiness.
It's also super comfortable to wear.
A gentle space expands, just like the fullness suggests.
I'll post photos of it being worn later, so please pay attention to the fullness of the sleeves.
What surprised me most was the polka dot fabric, which is arguably the face of this shirt.
The polka dot pattern that most people have probably seen.
When you look at the back of the fabric peeking out from the neckline, something seems off, doesn't it?
Shall we zoom in a bit?
A polka dot on the front and a white stripe on the back.
What in the world is this?
Most polka dot patterns that most people have seen are made by printing the polka dot pattern on the surface of the fabric.
Unless something really unusual happens, patterned shirts are basically the same.
Physically speaking, the pattern "sits" on top of the fabric.
The pattern will be slightly raised above the fabric.
However, SARTO's polka dot pattern is created by using black thread and off-white thread in the fabric, controlling how the white thread appears to form the polka dot pattern.
Dots created by weaving.
Therefore, the pattern does not "sit" on top of the fabric.
This seemingly small difference makes the polka dot pattern appear to blend into the fabric, softening the impression.
Furthermore, the coloring.
BLACK/O.WHITE.
I think the "O.WHITE" really works.
If it were pure white, the contrast with black would be too strong and dazzling.
So, the polka dot pattern, which would normally appear dazzling to the naked eye, looks unusually smooth.
While it's a pattern that respects passion, it's also crafted to subtly convey a sense of elegance to others.
SARTO goes this far with polka dots.
It tremendously respects the joy of dressing up, while subtly supporting the negative aspects.
Wow, gentlemanly.
I'm thrilled.
As someone who loves dressing up, the way the cuffs are made really got to me.
The cuffs are cinched tightly and then spread out softly.
Isn't it just too stylish?
It's amazing how they incorporate features that are rarely seen nowadays into key areas, and yet the garment as a whole is perfectly masculine and fits a man so well.
Very elegant and dressy.
Here's what it looks like worn.
The photos are of my personal item, which has been washed once.
Although the label says "Do not wash," I thought the fabric seemed washable, so I tried washing it.
I folded it, put it in a net, and put it in the washing machine on the hand wash cycle.
However, I personally think it was good that I washed it.
The fabric loosened, the stiffness of the interlining disappeared, and the beautiful shape emerged even more beautifully in its natural state.
So, for those who want a softer change, I think machine washing is an option.
For those who want to enjoy the original texture as it is, I recommend dry cleaning.
Anyway, here are the photos of me wearing it.
My hair has just been retouched, so the styling might not be helpful at all, but please focus on the shirt.
My left hand in my pocket.
The fullness of this arm.
It looks much more masculine than when it's hanging, doesn't it?
I didn't mention it at all, but there are breast pockets on both sides.
It's not just a simple flap pocket; it's intricately crafted.
When viewed from the back.
The gathers in the armhole spread out towards the elbow.
This shaping is the masculinity and elegance of SARTO.
Side view.
While your eyes might be drawn to the arm's shape, also look at how the collar stands.
From the erectness at the nape of the neck, it gently follows the body and falls smoothly to the décolleté area.
The detailed shaping techniques not only enhance dressing up but also beautifully showcase the silhouette, softly connecting the wearer with those observing them.
The wearer can look beautiful, and those observing can see something beautiful.
Too wonderful.
The back view also conveys a very masculine feel.
Surprisingly, the body looks neat, and the arms, which are voluminous towards the cuffs, create a good contrast.
Thanks to the tucks around the neck, the range of motion for the shoulders and shoulder blades is incredibly stress-free.
Because the fabric is neatly gathered, it also picks up the outline of the skeleton, giving it a masculine feel.
The second item is shorts.
Let's look again.
Red. So red.
I've just started watching Gundam recently, but this red is even redder than Char Aznable's.
Crimson.
I might have said it jokingly, but the saturation of color is extremely important for this kind of hue.
One mistake and it suddenly looks like a boy's style.
In other words, I mean it's an adult red.
The color and fabric are a great match, and wearing this fabric in summer makes it truly dressed up.
It's not just about wearing red shorts; it's about dressing up because you're wearing this fabric.
Yes.
Ultra fine-wale corduroy.
The fabric is supple and flowing.
Summer corduroy.
Just the sound of it excites me.
When I analyze it calmly, the color really does pair well with it.
I want you to remember corduroy; it has a napped feel, doesn't it?
Since the corduroy on these shorts has an ultra-fine wale, the nap is very fine, almost like velvet.
This means that the way light reflects changes with the movement of the nap, creating a deeply expressive look.
Even though they're shorts, they feel elegant.
But, as expected, because SARTO makes them.
They're not just made into straightforward elegant shorts.
That something that's characteristic of SARTO is incorporated and attached.
That's right.
Embroidery & Turquoise.
And there's turquoise on the back pockets too.
The careful and precise embroidery and genuine turquoise make you feel the seriousness of their craftsmanship.
Even purely as shorts, the construction is incredibly beautiful.
Of course, I feel the exhilaration of dressing up, and the quality overflows from the excellent tailoring.
These aren't just any red shorts.
With this, I've finished introducing our entire SARTO lineup.
Each piece is incredibly rich, yet just wearing them brings a sense of exhilaration.
Like myself, I believe you can feel SARTO's craftsmanship once you wear their clothes.
The exhilaration of dressing up, and the sense of security I craved.
If you're even slightly interested, please take a look.
CASANOVA&CO
Nakayama