Vol. 5: "Solemnly, Check Coat!" | VALENTINO

Autumn is here. The season for enjoying outerwear has arrived. Amidst this, Editor Demon King Tomoki Yusuke has picked British-flavored check pattern coats. We are keenly focusing not only on classical styles but also on pieces that showcase modern individuality through playful details, patterns, and silhouettes.

Direction by SUKEZANE TomokiPhotographs by YAMAGUCHI KenichiStyling by KAWAI KohtaText by HATAKEYAMA SatokoGrooming by O Dai Tokyo

VALENTINO

Tomoki“While it’s also a duffle coat with the same check pattern, this Valentino piece is a stark contrast to the one mentioned earlier. This coat, a collaboration with Jamie Reid, who created artwork for the Sex Pistols, features a sharp, tight silhouette, phrase lettering patches on the hem, and intricate distressed detailing. It attaches classical details while adding a punk mood. In a sense, it can be said to be an item that strongly reflects the true British spirit.”

This season, Valentino presents a masculine ideal that embodies the sophistication of a polite gentleman while possessing a strong sense of his own worldview. This coat, a collaboration with British artist Jamie Reid, makes a powerful impact with its aggressive look, expressing a punk spirit through phrases and treatments. ¥570,000 (VALENTINO / VALENTINO Information Desk 03-6384-3512)