Vol. 6 "Dressy, Yet Casual: The Blouson!" | LOUIS VUITTON

The series, helmed by Editor Demon King Tomoki Yusuke, reaches its sixth installment, hitting its stride with ever-increasing momentum. This time, he opts for a military blouson, deliberately styled away from casual wear. Simply throwing it over a T-shirt and jeans feels like a relic of the past, perhaps even five eras ago. We propose a stylish approach, achieved through color coordination.

Direction by SUKEZANE TomokiPhotographs by YAMAGUCHI KenichiStyling by KAWAI KohtaText by HATAKEYAMA SatokoGrooming by ODAI Tokyo

LOUIS VUITTON

Tomoki“As a former baseball player, I have a reflex to want to wear a stadium jumper whenever I see one. But when I actually try it on, I end up scolding myself, thinking, ‘This isn’t right.’ It’s a complex mix of embarrassment that my childhood admiration for stadium jumpers might be showing, and nostalgia… For me, the stadium jumper is a devilish item that I know I shouldn’t wear, yet I can’t help myself.”

It’s like a baseball glove. Even if I’m not actually playing baseball, I feel compelled to buy one when I walk into a sporting goods store. The desire to wear a stadium jumper feels similar to the feeling of wanting something I couldn't get as a child, but can now afford as an adult. The fact that a coveted item from my youth has evolved into a luxurious piece, now within reach, is like a bottomless swamp.

This Louis Vuitton stadium jumper is a classic two-tone piece crafted from moleskin satin. With its collegiate-style patches, V emblem, and signature on the back, it retains a preppy vibe. The Gucci stadium jumper, adorned with a rainbow patch on the back, instantly reminded me of the Houston Astros of yesteryear. I fondly recall the team’s rainbow colors on their uniforms at the Astrodome, the setting for 'The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training.' Regardless, the stadium jumper is undeniably a super dangerous item that irresponsibly stimulates adult nostalgia.”

Varsity Jacket ¥336,000 (Louis Vuitton / Louis Vuitton Client Services 0120-00-1854)