UNITED ARROWS | Key Points for Autumn/Winter 2012 Coats and Styling, Recommended by Buyer Hanae Nakajima
FASHION / WOMEN
July 24, 2015

UNITED ARROWS | Key Points for Autumn/Winter 2012 Coats and Styling, Recommended by Buyer Hanae Nakajima


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Women's Buyer Hanae Nakajima Guides You!


Masculine Style, Elegantly Refined



Hanae Nakajima, Women's Buyer at UNITED ARROWS, proposes coordinated outfits that blend high-quality basics and classic styles with trendy elements. What are the secrets to her recommended "Manish Elegant" look this season?

Text by Natsuki MATSUDA (OPENERS)Photographs by JAMANDFIX






Adding Elegance Through Silhouette and Detail



"This season, we've focused on the theme of 'elegance.' Specifically for masculine styles, the premise is to be elegant and feminine, rather than purely gentlemanly. While centering on authentic mannish items, we want wearers to achieve a graceful, feminine look through the silhouette and details," explains Buyer Hanae Nakajima, who introduced the coordinated outfits.

Nakajima proposes a sharp, elegant style. Her styling tips, which show how to wear this season's trendy, modern coats in a wearable way, are a must-see for anyone looking to elevate their fashion game right now!




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What are the must-have items for this season's coat styling?

Slim cropped pants and voluminous skirts that control the overall styling volume.
Since this season's outerwear is defined by its masculine feel and silhouette, the bottoms paired with it are also crucial. For oversized outerwear, we select clean, slim cropped pants to balance the loose fit. Conversely, with compact outerwear, we opt for voluminous skirts with feminine details like peplums. The overall balance and styling are key.

What are the styling tips?

First, we focused on black and leather. While maintaining a masculine mood, the key is to add feminine touches, such as popular peplum silhouettes from spring and summer, to biker jackets for an elegant finish. We also incorporated trendy elements and an elegant mood with a lustrous blouse in this season's注目 color, royal blue, and a clutch bag adorned with abundant bijou.

Furthermore, reflecting the trend towards masculine styles and oversized silhouettes, we selected a voluminous, big pea coat. Paired with slim bottoms and heels, this look masterfully incorporates this season's must-have oversized outerwear. Even with clashing patterns, we unified them with monochrome colors and added gold accents. While seemingly simple, the coat's silhouette and the feminine white clutch bag and shoes elevate the look to a sophisticated, modern statement.



UNITED ARROWS Harajuku Main Store Women's Building
2-31-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo B1-1F
Tel. 03-3479-8176




Hanae NAKAJIMA



Hanae NAKAJIMA
UNITED ARROWS Women's Buyer
After graduating from university, she joined UNITED ARROWS. After working in sales and as a store manager, she is now responsible for buying, focusing on domestic and international designers and collections.