Originating as a golf jumper, the swing top (swing top) was named by the founder of the Japanese brand VAN after the “swing of golf. Its simple and complete design matches not only traditional and American casual, but also various styles such as work and military. In this issue, we focus on the “swing top” and introduce the most notable coordinates and recommended items!
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Swing tops add a touch of class to simple adult casual outfits
The “swing top,” popularly known in Europe and the United States as the Harrington jacket, is a Japanese-English term named by Kensuke Ishizu of the Japanese apparel manufacturer VAN. It is designed for golf swings with a large range of motion and features sporty details such as dog ear collars, raglan sleeves, and ribbed sleeves and hems. Like the hunting jacket, the swing top is known as outerwear representing the gentleman’s class sports style and was positioned as a golf jumper, but nowadays there are many items with updated silhouettes and details, and it boasts solid popularity as a simple, adult-faced blouson that can be easily worn. However, nowadays, there are many items with updated silhouettes and details, and they boast solid popularity as blousons with a simple adult look that can be worn casually.
BARACUTA Swing Top
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Swing tops look great with basic items such as polo shirts, T-shirts and knitwear
Swinging simple designs with outstanding functional beauty, such as Baracuta’s masterpiece “G9 Jacket” and the Harrington Jacket by Melcrondon, which has received tremendous support from eminent celebrities such as Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Orlando Bloom, Ian McGregor, and many others. The top of the line swings with a simple design that stands out for its functional beauty and attracts men of all ages. In addition to their perfected design, they are also easy to coordinate and wear with basic items such as polo shirts, T-shirts, and knitwear. You are sure to be able to enjoy a variety of outfits that match your mood of the day.
BARACUTA Swing Top
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Match the swing top-like style with slacks to create a beautiful coordinated look
The name “swing top” is the name given to a golf jumper made by the Japanese apparel manufacturer “VAN” (Van Diackett Co., Ltd.), which was modeled after the Harrington jacket. In recent years, however, blouson-type sports jackets are often referred to as “swing tops” in a broader sense. The gentleman here is wearing such a swing top with slacks, giving a beautiful finish to an adult’s casual style. The swing top, which gives off a mature atmosphere just by being worn as an ordinary item, should be coordinated stylishly with tapered, clean slacks to avoid giving the impression of being too formal.
HERNO Swing Top
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