Like a suit, a “set-up” has a top and bottom made of the same fabric, so you only need to choose one inner layer to complete a coordinated look, and anyone can look stylish. Moreover, the ability to choose the size of the top and bottom layers separately without having to worry about one’s body shape is also a great attraction. In this issue, we focus on such “set-ups” and introduce brands recommended for men!
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Set-up Men’s Brand Recommendation (1) “THE GIGI
The Gigi” by Pierluigi Boglioli, a regular snapper at Pitti Uomo. The Gigi set-up, which combines elegance and comfort, is popular among men of all ages. This one we picked up is a comfy combination of a tailored jacket and easy pants. The silhouette has a moderately relaxed and seasonal feel, so you can create a great coordinate just by wearing a simple white T. Both dress shoes and sneakers can be easily matched, so you can choose your footwear.
Set-up men’s brand recommendation②”Lardini
Introducing “EASY,” a popular series from “Lardini” that achieves stress-free comfort by eliminating all secondary materials. The twill fabric is a blend of carefully selected Irish linen and Tencel, and its appeal is that it has the coolness characteristic of linen, but with the tasteful texture of denim. And while linen is famous for its tendency to wrinkle, the blending with Tencel enhances wrinkle resistance, which is also a high point. This series also comes in a packable version that is convenient for carrying around, so those who are interested should definitely check it out.
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Recommended menswear brand③「H.I.P. by Solido
This sporty zip-up parka and climbing pants is a set-up developed by ” H.I.P. by Solido,” which is popular for its urban sportswear. The colors are elegant and austere, and the unique texture of the taslan-processed fabric gives it a mature look. Shirt jackets and shorts in the same fabric are also available.
Set-up Men’s Brand Recommendation 4: “T-JACKET
T-Jacket” is a casual line of the Italian heavy clothing brand “Tonello,” which has been making use of the skills and traditions of sartorians for many years, and is produced based on the concept of enjoying a tailored jacket just like a T-shirt. We picked up a simple navy plain color set-up. The relaxed width of the tailored jacket and the pleats on the pants are designed to match the current trend.
Recommended menswear brand ⑤”DESCENTE PAUSE
Descente Pose” incorporates the technology of “DESCENTE,” which has established a firm position through the production of baseball uniforms and successful ski wear, into daily wear. Ryota Iwai, the designer of Auralee, which has an established reputation for its use of materials and silhouettes, is in charge of the design. The packable set-up using “Primeflex,” a stretchy and water-repellent fabric, is very popular. While being as lightweight and comfortable as sportswear, it also has a dressy feel, making it suitable for both on and off-duty use.
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