The title says it all. lol
While holding consecutive IRENISA and Yamauchi events, deliveries from various brands arrived.
And boy, was it a tremendous volume...
After finishing the events, rearranging the floor, going on a business trip for an exhibition, I was eager to write a blog today, but...
I can't catch up with what I want to write.
You know, I spend six months planning and conceptualizing how to introduce things, from the exhibition to the ordering stage.
But then the actual items arrive, and the moment I open the cardboard boxes, the feelings and excitement from half a year ago, buried deep in my memory, come rushing back.
Those hard-to-describe parts, beyond what I noted down as information, suddenly resurface as a palpable sensation.
I have an unnecessarily good memory.
However, when I try to put those feelings into words on this blog, because the clothes themselves are so wonderful, it takes a long time to refine those words to an even finer degree.
That's the point of today's blog: I can't keep up.
Excuse me for not introducing myself sooner.
I'm Noguchi from CASANOVA&CO.
...So, please allow me to introduce you to the completely changed store with deliberately rough words.
It's like a teaser, or a digest.
Please read it casually.
The first rack you see when you enter the store is filled with patterned items from KAKAN, nonnotte, and BESTIAIRE, as I'm in the mood for patterns.
Especially KAKAN and nonnotte, despite their bright colors and unique patterns, don't give a pop impression; rather, they feel somewhat dark or introspective.
Changing the subject, around the time of the 26SS exhibition, which was last summer, I happened to go to Disneyland for the first time in a while and visited Yamaguchi Prefecture, where I spent my university days.
Disneyland as an adult is a wonderful experience.
It truly is a kingdom of dreams.
Regardless of age, gender, or nationality, everyone there seems to be having fun, and that alone somehow makes me happy too.
There are many people, but it's not hostile; rather, this feeling of euphoria, a happy atmosphere, spreads around.
On the other hand, in Yamaguchi, I went to a waterfall deep in the mountains where not a soul was to be seen, and walked along the edge of the karst plateau.
This, in itself, was a very strange sensation.
Even though there was overwhelmingly rich and beautiful nature right in front of me and I was supposed to be gazing at it, I strangely felt my mind's eye turning inward, towards myself.
Looking at KAKAN's all-over print knit hoodie & knit shorts and nonnotte's shadow jacquard and ghost check, I get a similar feeling.
While I'm captivated by the immediate brilliance and rich expression, I also find myself curious about what lies beneath, or what brought it to be.
That's why I might have been drawn to "patterns without a name yet."
KAKAN looks incredibly cool when worn, so I'll introduce it again with myself wearing it another day.
And here's calmlence&WR/ESSE.
WR/ESSE has received some insane new arrivals.
It's a skipper long sleeve T-shirt.
The fabric is CAMELLIA, making its debut this season.
This CAMELLIA is insane.
How insane?
It's a three-ply twisted yarn of Suvin, but to maximize the potential of the Suvin raw material, the twist of each single yarn is changed before being plied, a super obsessive specification.
It would be over in one go if they just used the same twist, but Mr. Kakoi wouldn't be satisfied with that.
To bring out the best in the raw material and perfectly satisfy all aspects of luster, drape, kickback, durability, and a pleasant feel on the skin, it was necessary to combine three types of twisted yarn.
This crazy specification requires a total of four twists, including the final twist for the three-ply yarn.
That's CAMELLIA.
As expected from Mr. Kakoi, his thoroughness is on another level.
I think it's the ultimate jersey, in a different direction from the jersey materials we've introduced so far from WR/ESSE.
I'll introduce this properly another day, but quantities are limited, so if you'd like to see it in person, please come early.
And this, which was subtly cut off in the shot.
A brand called LE TINGS.
I encountered them at THE INOUE BROTHERS exhibition, and while their main focus is bags, we only ordered these key charms and wallet chains for our store.
In West Africa, including Ghana, colorful glass beads are traditionally made by melting crushed recycled glass with a burner.
These very key charms and wallet chains are handcrafted in Ghana.
In fact, the brand's Instagram features a video of these glass beads being made in a Ghanaian village, and it's quite intense.
The raw intensity, which can't simply be described with pretty words like "traditional craft" or "art," and the way they casually wear the colorful African colors created in this manner, emanates an incredible energy.
Please search for it and take a look.
nonnotte's jersey items have also become quite extensive.
Ostrich jersey, balance jersey, wool jersey...
Not only tank tops and T-shirts, but also the "U-neck" that appeared for the first time this season are all available.
For T-shirts and U-necks, you can wear them as an ensemble in the same fabric and color, or mix and match colors, or even different materials.
I hope you can find a combination that suits you.
This is the nonnotte woven fabric zone.
The heavy broadcloth Basque, which debuted this season, is also exceptionally well-made.
With an exquisite neckline width and armhole depth, it's a minimalist design that can be worn without buttons or zippers.
The volume created there is artfully retrieved through draping.
I think it's a woven Basque that only Mr. Sugihara could create.
BESTIAIRE offers hooded jackets, hooded coats, and jackets made from its signature nuanced nylon material.
Not a flat nylon, but a touch with a subtle texture.
It might be good now because pollen probably won't stick to it easily.
With BESTIAIRE, it's as if you're wearing the space between the clothes and the human body.
That said, it doesn't become soft; the lines are very sharp.
And clean.
Especially for spring/summer, many materials are quite lightweight, but it's the BESTIAIRE magic that still allows them to take on their unique shapes.
This is Nomàt, a brand whose "lines" I personally love.
Some of them have arrived.
Linen herringbone jacket & Gurkha shorts.
And the Two-Tone Denim Curve Pants.
We also have sizes available for women.
Nomàt is a brand that I believe is very skilled at pattern drafting and pulling, but within that, CASANOVA&CO specifically picks out clothes with "sharp lines."
Since the brand started with women's wear, there are items with flowing patterns and convertible designs, but since most of our customers are men, I thought that approach would be better for our store.
While the brand tends to suit people with slimmer builds, the size balance has improved, making it easier to choose from.
Next to it is the women's rack.
IRENISA, KAKAN, Nomàt, and more.
From T.T, we have a denim series with a strong vibe and a Tupelo chambray trucker jacket.
Tupelo chambray, seen in work shirts from the 1930s, originated in the city of Tupelo, Mississippi, as its name suggests.
This Tupelo is the hometown of the legendary rock and roller, Elvis Presley.
Elvis's mother apparently worked in a sewing factory at the time, and given the era, it's said that she might have been making shirts from Tupelo chambray.
This is ERL.
New items from ERL have also arrived.
LOVE & PIECE
I really feel the same way about this.
Love and peace are paramount, after all.
It's a long-sleeve T-shirt, but the comfort is exceptional.
This is also ERL.
You might have an image of ERL as having a skater vibe, but my first impression was that they are actually very skilled at making clothes and are "playing with construction."
Against that technique, there's the mood of each garment that comes from luxurious materials and the open atmosphere of Venice Beach.
However, when it comes to shirts, for example, they are designed and constructed in a quite austere, authentic dress shirt style, and it's not like they are simply aiming for a street or vintage look.
A truly unique sense of balance.
That's why I think rather than dressing head-to-toe in ERL, adding just one piece to your usual style can disrupt the rhythm in a good way.
I plan to introduce ERL with styling soon.
And "this" is the OLDE THING space.
Recently, we've received various deliveries from FAUVES and YE OLDE AND NEWMAN.
From FAUVES, we have the spring/summer staple, the crazy hopsack series, and the black denim series, which is making its debut in our store.
I've been wearing FAUVES' TWEED series a lot in autumn and winter, and FAUVES is seriously good.
It's very subtle and gradual.
A slow-acting poison.
Or rather, medicine?
Anyway, these clothes are very difficult to understand when they're new, but it's like constantly interacting with the clothes and finding the best endpoint for yourself.
Therefore, the interpretation, including how to incorporate it into styling, and the washing method and frequency, all result in "different clothes" depending on how you approach them.
I don't play many games, so this might be off, but it's kinda like an RPG, isn't it?
Like the ending changes with continuous conversations with villagers and command selections at that moment.
Mr. Fukuhara designs not only the clothing itself, but also the wearer's choices and actions, and even the scenarios that follow.
That's pretty wild, isn't it?
From YE OLDE AND NEWMAN, we have UNDER and RANDONNEUR.
For UNDER, black is back in stock after a long time, and white is a new arrival.
I've been wearing a bright red UNDER for a full year, and it's truly wonderful.
With Mr. Fukuhara's clothes, it's not "why is it like this," but rather a feeling of "I feel this way, so this must be the reason."
It's not that interpretation and understanding come first, but rather that beyond the nuances you feel, there's a superhuman level of craftsmanship that's worthy of "checking the answer."
Therefore, trying to understand new clothes that aren't even yours is almost impossible.
And what's more, he always exceeds expectations.
Olde H & Daughter's silk socks are now available in more colors.
It's spring, and it's "Daughter," so let's keep our spirits bright.
Speaking of silk, this silk Basque.
The brown-based one is sold out, but two colors are still available.
If you've seen OLDE HOMESTEADER, FAUVES, or NEWMAN, you'll know that Mr. Fukuhara is incredibly sharp, but Ms. Fujibayashi, who is in charge of Olde H & Daughter, is also very impressive in a good way.
Ms. Fujibayashi's sharpness is different from Mr. Fukuhara's; it's more like "you've been cut before you even realize it."
No, perhaps it's on a level where you don't even realize you've been cut.
Olde H & Daughter still has more spring/summer deliveries scheduled to arrive.
I hope you look forward to those as well.
I didn't realize I'd written for so long...
I'm sorry for taking up your time...
I will make sure to introduce each item again properly, but if you're interested, please come and see them in person at the store first.