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February 13, 2015
RESTIR: Men's Section Manager Katsumasa Masuda Recommends Exquisite Black Items for Autumn/Winter
RESTIR | Men's Section Manager Masuda Katsumasa Recommends Exquisite "Black" Items for Autumn/Winter
Recommended by RESTIR Men's Section Manager Katsumasa Masuda!
This Autumn/Winter, "Black is Back!"
"This season, I've chosen adult leather," says RESTIR's Men's Section Manager, Katsumasa Masuda. While last autumn and winter focused on brown and fur, this season is all about RESTIR's signature "black." "Customers who previously favored washed leather with a used feel or distressed denim are now preferring clean, elegant leather. High-quality black materials are selling very well." Masuda's recommendations for RESTIR, which he selected with confidence at the trade shows, are worth noting!
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)Photographs by HARA Emiko
A Season Where RESTIR's Choices Align with Customer Preferences
"As autumn deepens, our attention naturally turns to outerwear and knitwear. This season, Yves Saint Laurent, Balmain, and Givenchy continue to be popular. For instance, layering a YSL leather vest over a jacket and pairing it with slim-fit denim offers a fresh, elegant styling. For shoes, which have a large following, designs with a strong statement like those from Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin are favored," says Masuda. Find your favorite black piece at RESTIR.
MUST BUY 01 | YVES SAINT LAURENT
Actively Sourcing Collection Pieces
"This vest, made from soft, lustrous, elegant leather with a design that isn't too harsh, perfectly embodies RESTIR's theme for this season. You'll understand once you try it on – it's made of incredibly soft lamb leather with a slightly longer length, allowing for new styling options like layering it over a tailored jacket. Although this was Stefano Pilati's final collection, the leatherwork is exceptional and perfectly matched RESTIR's theme this season. The attention to fine details is quintessentially Yves Saint Laurent. We've also purchased shoes and bags from the collection."
Leather vest ¥640,500 (Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati / RESTIR)
MUST BUY 02 | GIVENCHY
A Fresh Combination of Knitwear and Leather
"This season's focus on leather stems from the abundance of soft, comfortable leathers from brands like YSL and Ke de Valmie, and their alignment with the proposal of urban, smart leather wear. This Givenchy knit features a simple body with leather accents around the pockets, wrapping around the torso. While using soft leather as a key element, it's designed for smart, urban coordination. Its appeal lies in presenting an adult, sophisticated black that's different from traditional Givenchy. I'd love to style it with a wool vest and leather pants. Givenchy offers a range of notable items, including collection pieces."
Knit ¥89,250 (Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci / RESTIR)
MUST BUY 03 | JIMMY CHOO
An Elegant Shoulder Bag That Complements Suits
"I'm drawn to items that have a unique twist, even within a brand's signature simplicity. For example, the leather detailing on the Givenchy knit, the studs on Louboutin's shoes, or the chain on this Jimmy Choo shoulder bag – these are the elements that make menswear exciting. This is Jimmy Choo's first bag for men, and its highlights are the high-quality leather and the use of chains. I specifically purchased it to be paired with a grey suit. Its design is intricate and exudes Jimmy Choo's signature luxury. Please discover its fascinating design in-store."
Shoulder bag ¥170,000 (Jimmy Choo / RESTIR)
MUST BUY 04 | SERGIO ROSSI
A Rare "Bespoke" Collaboration at RESTIR!
"RESTIR carries about 60 brands for men, including accessories, so it's unusual for us to request bespoke items. Sergio Rossi is a brand we're watching because they're producing catchy designs with a different feel. This is a bespoke model where, unlike the standard version which is suede, we've used real crocodile. As leather is our theme this season, we wanted to feature materials like crocodile and python. Since black soles would make it too formal, we kept the white soles to add our own unique touch, in true RESTIR style. The comfort is, as expected from Rossi, impeccable."
Shoes ¥105,000 (Sergio Rossi / RESTIR)
"Starting in November, we will introduce Yves Salomon, a new brand, featuring coats and parkas. Please look forward to them," says Masuda. Keep an eye on RESTIR's winter offerings.
RESTIR Midtown
9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5413-3708
Business Hours | 11:00 - 21:00
http://www.restir.com/