What is the New Vintage anyway?
In the 1990s, the term "vintage" was used to describe vintage clothing that did not meet the definition of "antique," but still had value, as opposed to "antique" clothing that was 100 years old. Nowadays, there is a movement to find new value in "new vintage," even in old clothes from the 1980s onward, which used to be called "regular" vintage clothes. In this project, four vintage clothing stores with different styles propose new ways to enjoy vintage clothing. Each of them will talk about the charm of vintage clothing with their own sense of style.
Now in its fifth season, this Series has been restarted with a new participating store. The 33rd issue features Bunya of "tempo.
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Bunya / tempo Owner
Vol.33_Stussy pants
-What does the new vintage mean to you, Mr. Bunya?
I personally feel that the items up to the 1990s, which were once considered regular items, have been dug up to some extent due to revivals. When I decided to focus on new items, I realized that there are still good items buried in "items that are not so old in terms of time, but are no longer seen. In fact, there are some items that I had seen at the time, but I didn't know about them. In this SeriesMr. Sakamoto of "instant bootleg store" introduced "Gap.What a thing to say, just like that.
-It is true that I have the impression that there are many authentic items, but in the 2000s, there were some strange items.
That's right. It is precisely because there is an antique value system that says "the older something is, the better it is," that there are interesting things in the "others" that people don't pay attention to. So this time, I would like to introduce a pair of pants from "STUSSY" from the 00's, which we also promote at our store, with a "little twist".
-Tempo has a large selection of "Stussy" items from the 90's to the 00's. Are there any special features in those items?
Stussy is not the only one, but many of the street brand items from this era are very elaborate in terms of materials and parts. Details that reflect the spirit of the times, such as inner pockets the size of a mobile phone or MP3 player, etc. . It is also interesting to see the younger generation enjoying these items as a design point that is not originally intended, such as the coin pockets on jeans. Stussy, in particular, seems to have become more like a street brand since that time. The basics are basic, but you can find many items with a "little twist.
-I see . Can you give us some examples?
. First of all, here it is. The tag suggests that this is a late 2000s item, but the highlight is the overstuffed pockets. . To be honest, they are not very practical. . Because even though the pockets are so small and horizontal, and placed in this position, why not? The actuality that the actual pockets are so small and also positioned in this position, it's hard to imagine that they're military in origin. ......
Stussy cargo pants ¥11,000(Tempo)
When I saw these, I immediately thought of GENERAL RESEARCH's Parasite Series fisherman pants. Although the period of the Parasite series was in the 1990s, I could sense some kind of influence from the Parasite series. Moreover, the design is not only catchy, but the snap buttons are reinforced to prevent stress on the thin fabric, just like in spring and summer. This is as expected.
. - Is this a pair of flight pants?
. probably yes. In terms of age, this item is considered to be from the early to mid 00's . The front and back pockets are zipped, and straight-cut patches are applied to the knees and hips, leaving a military approach, but with just the right amount of seriousness neutralized. The atmosphere is somewhat reminiscent of "GOOD ENOUGH" flight pants. In a word, they can be interpreted as "street flight pants.
Stussy flight pants ¥11,000(Tempo)
-Last in a slightly different hairy way.
They are easy pants with an elastic waistband, drawcord hems, and side zips for adjustment. This is another area where Stussy excels, and was often seen in the '00s when sports mix was popular on the streets. The material is thin ripstop cotton with nylon, and the left and right pockets are equipped with paracord pulls. From this information, it seems that these pants are based on military training pants, with some outdoor elements added. Don't they look very current? . Although this item is almost 20 years old, I think it is one that fits the times.
Stussy's Easy Pants ¥11,000(Tempo)
-. none of the items are flashy, but that's really why they're just right. . they'll be in your wardrobe as soon as you get them.
Yes, that's the thing! I enjoy finding items that I had never seen before in this era of "Stussy". It's hard to put into words, but I think this is the answer to the question, "What is the New Vintage? I think this is exactly the answer to the question, "What is the new vintage? At the beginning of this article, I mentioned that there are still some good items buried among "things that are not so old but are no longer seen. To be more precise, I do not mean that they have been buried in the current of the times, but rather that I find things that I find interesting when I look at them now among "things that have passed by without my noticing them. I felt once again that this is the New Vintage and how to enjoy it.
Bunya / tempo Owner
He started his career as a vintage clothing shop owner at the "HARAJUKU CHICAGO" Shimokitazawa store. After traveling and working in other vintage clothing stores, he opened his own vintage clothing store, "tempo," in 2016 in Meidaimae, Tokyo.
Official site:tempo2016.thebase.in
Instagram:@tempo.2016
