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This season, Journal Standard will feature a wide range of clothing from A.G. Spalding & Bros. as one of its iconic brands under the theme of "Best American. Here, we introduce some of the most noteworthy garments, including two special-order items available in two different colors.

Since it was developed as a bench warmer, it is a masterpiece of "A.G. Spalding & Bros." with double-faced specifications that double up the sweatshirt and drop in boxing glove pockets to efficiently warm the hands. This special-order model from "Journal Standard" has a two-tone color scheme as its most distinctive feature. Originally, the lining is a sweatshirt fabric, but for the spring and summer season, it has been changed to a cut and sewn fabric for a more comfortable fit.

(Left) Turn it inside out and as you can see, it becomes a completely different color parka. White turns to navy and gray turns to light gray. It is double-faced, so it can be worn reversibly. (M) The color scheme of the sleeve and hem ribs is reminiscent of vintage sweatshirts. It also serves as a good styling accent. (R) The body is conventionally made of sweatshirt, but the "Journal Standard" special order uses cattouso fabric for the lining. This allows you to enjoy a comfortable fit even during the spring and summer seasons.

With ribbing from the shoulders to the neck, this football shirt is designed for the hard workout that is characteristic of football. Vintage pieces were made of wool, but were reconstructed in sweatshirt fabric to meet modern needs. It is comfortable to wear because it is made of hang-knit and has a round body, which satisfies even the most discerning wearers. Journal Standard has prepared a special order in two colors: navy and white, inspired by Yale University, and a gray wooden frame in the same color.

(L) The ribs on the neck and shoulders are boldly colored. . This gives the shirt an even more impressive look. (M) Like the sideline parka, the football shirt also has ribbed sleeves and hem. This pattern is often seen on vintage sweatshirts. (R) Elastic gussets under the armpits allow for a full range of motion in the shoulders. This is designed to function as athletic wear.

Sweatshirts were in their infancy around the 1930s, when sportswear shifted from wool to cotton. A.G. Spalding & Bross was a pioneer in the development of sweatshirts, and this training shirt is a reissue of that DNA with modern technology. The distinctive features of this shirt are the gussets at the front and back of the neck, called "double V", and the ribs on the sleeves with deep V-shaped cuts. . It is made of a hang-knit sweatshirt that returns to its fluffiness many times after washing.

(Left) V-shaped gusset at the neck to stop perspiration and to reinforce the fabric. (Left) V-shaped gusset at the neck to prevent sweat and reinforcement, commonly known as "both V's", which is a familiar detail of vintage sweatshirts. (M) V-shaped ribs at the sleeves. This is a design created by A.G. Spalding & Bros. for improved fitting and warmth retention. (R) The knitting is done slowly on a hang knitting machine, so you can enjoy a fluffy and comfortable fit.

The long-awaited pack T is also available in this season's new collection. The T is made of American cotton imported to Japan to give it the unique dry feel of vintage cotton, knitted and sewn in Japan, and has an authentic round-body box silhouette with a moderate thickness that can be worn as a single piece for comfort. If you want to wear it in the big size that has become a trend in recent years, just go up one or two sizes.

(Left) An orthodox neck. (Left) An orthodox neckline. The seam allowance is reinforced by the folded-down edge up to the shoulders. (M) The seam allowance does not interfere with the body, so the garment is comfortable to wear. It is also characterized by the fact that it adapts to the body as it is worn. (R) American cotton is used to reproduce the dry texture of a vintage garment. The pack tee has a solid hand-hold and looks great even when worn alone.