In the 40s
Takumi Oshima
PROFILE
While working in men's dress fashion for about 20 years since 1999, he started a vintage clothing store "BON VIEUX" in Koenji as a result of his love for vintage. Currently, he also runs a YouTube channel "Takumi Clothing Channel.
Instagram:@takumi_oshima
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Jacket：OLD ENGLAND (USED)
Outer: GRENFELL
Shirts: Drake's
Tie: HOLYDAY & BROWN
Pants：Levi's 517
Shoes：George Cleverley
-What is the point of wearing a double jacket today?
For the past few years, I have been in the mood for pants with a boot-cut silhouette, such as Levi's 517, but I felt that a jacket with rounded shoulders and a short length like Italian jackets did not fit well in terms of balance. I happened to find an "Old England" blazer at that time, which had padded shoulders and was a good length, so when I matched it with boot-cut pants, I was able to create a 70's atmosphere. I also tied up the upper half of the body in an authentic style, as I paired it with denim shorts.
-Do you have any criteria for choosing a double jacket, Mr. Oshima?
Actually, I am not used to wearing double jackets (laugh). They look a little ostentatious, and the deep front closure makes it difficult to match a variety of items in the V-zone, and I find it hard to layer them. I tend not to choose double-breasted suits that look too sharp, but rather double-breasted suits that are easy to wear. In that sense, the double navy blue blazer is relatively easy to style.
-What is your rule for wearing a double jacket?
I tend to wear it without the front buttons fastened. I personally like the fact that the double is cut square, which makes the garment look longer. For a long time, long-length outerwear has been the trend, so this time, I am wearing a short-length blouson, but I like the balance of daring to break the golden ratio.
Mr. Oshima showed us a new styling of a short blouson over a double jacket. When wearing outerwear, it is better to fasten the front buttons of the jacket. The slightly flared Levi's 517 and loafers also oozed a sense of calculation.
The V-zone is a royal combination of a blue shirt by Drakes and a regimental tie by Holiday & Brown. The blue color scheme is also a must to match the tone of the navy blue blazer. When the front is open, the V-zone also makes a strong statement.
