Vol. 22 "Shorts, A La Carte" Mr. Leight

This summer's shorts offer more variety than ever, expanding your choices. They're the epitome of 'liberated,' but pairing them with a T-shirt and flip-flops should be reserved for holidays. When wearing them around town, a little ingenuity is needed. So, how will Editor Demon King Tomoki style his shorts this summer?

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

Mr. Leight

SukezaneThis spring, the eyewear brand launched by Oliver Peoples founder and designer Larry Leight and his son Garrett Leight has made its debut in Japan. The brand is gaining attention for its exquisite and beautiful frames crafted by Japanese artisans who have worked with Mr. Leight for many years, and for designs that perfectly blend classic and modern aesthetics.

I was also a big fan of the early Oliver Peoples collections, and this brand feels closer to that original atmosphere in terms of its refinement. When I actually tried them on, the fit was exceptional. The small, round silhouette is beautifully shaped, and the brown gradient is stunning. The lineup is exactly as I expected.

The designs lean more towards the timeless and basic rather than trendy. You could say these are glasses that demand a certain individuality from the wearer.

Sunglasses (Laurel SL) ¥80,000, Glasses (Malholland CL) ¥78,000, Clip-ons ¥28,000 (Mr. Leight / GLOBE SPECS STORE 03-5459-8377)