Vol. 5: "Solemnly, Check Coats!" DRIES VAN NOTEN

Autumn is here. The season for enjoying outerwear has arrived. For this installment, Editor Demon King Tomoki Yusuke has selected British-style check coats. We focus not only on classical pieces but also on items with playful details, patterns, and silhouettes that showcase a modern individuality.

Direction by SUKEZANE TomokiPhotographs by YAMAGUCHI KenichiStyling by KAWAI KohtaText by HATAKEYAMA SatokoGrooming by ODAIKYO

DRIES VAN NOTEN

Tomoki“I like how the familiar buffalo check, seen on cowboy shirts, is presented in a novel and fresh way with bold volume and maxi length. The raglan sleeves and relaxed, gown-like tailoring are also interesting, showcasing Dries' signature wit. Items proposed by brands like this are, of course, highly appealing.”

Dries Van Noten's collection, which reinterprets traditional men's fabrics and iconic past designs with a modern twist through volume play, has been well-received. The buffalo check coat, based on the archetypal American casual item, the Western shirt, is updated with a long length for a contemporary feel, reassembled into a statement piece for the wardrobe. ¥196,000 (Dries Van Noten / Dries Van Noten 03-6820-8104)