Black knitwear is a staple that matches all kinds of outfits and is loved by men and women of all ages. GENTLEMAN PROJECTS has released a new type of black knit with a twist to make it more fashionable.
Not just black! The two-in-one “DUO NOIR” has a lot of charm that can be used as a stand-alone item or as an inner layer!
At first glance, it looks like an elegant black wool knit. However, upon closer inspection, it has depth like a pattern. This “DUO NOIR” keeps the ease of use of such a safe black knit while creating a stylish mood that sets it apart from others. Just by adding it to your regular coordination as if it were a black knit, you can achieve a coordination with depth.
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DUO NOIR’s appeal (1) “The reversible design allows you to wear one piece of DUO NOIR in two different ways!
DUO NOIR’s greatest feature is its reversible design, which allows it to be worn either front or back. The front side can be worn like a black knit, while the back side has a style that stands out with its black and colored stripes, allowing you to achieve different knit styles depending on your outfit and mood. With reversible items, it is not uncommon to find yourself saying, “The design on the reverse side is too aggressive, so I end up wearing only the front side…” However, the reverse side of the DUO NOIR is a black-based stripe pattern, making it easy to use. The black color scheme is available in three easy-to-use colors for men: gray, navy, and brown.
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Both sides have been adjusted to have “no back feeling,” making it easy to use!
The raglan sleeves, characterized by elaborate curved transition lines that give a masculine impression, are set with outseams on the front side so that they can be worn inside out without feeling uncomfortable. The name tag can be easily removed, so if it bothers you, you can remove it and wear it.
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The collar and cuffs are “double-spec” for durability, and the seam allowance is hidden.
The collar and cuffs are surprisingly visible despite being small parts. If the convexity of the seam allowance is visible when the garment is turned inside out, it is likely to be pointed out, “Isn’t that the other side of the garment? But rest assured, DUO NOIR is finished with such details in mind. The so-called “double specification,” in which two parts of knitted fabric are sewn together to create a finish that hides the seam allowance on both the front and back sides, has also improved the durability of the product.
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The charm of DUO NOIR (2) “Black base × lining color scheme = 3D black!
The “3D black” knitted fabric is the reason why DUO NOIR can make an ordinary black knit coordinate more fashionable. The lining color scheme, which is slightly visible through the black knit, gives the coordinated outfit a sophisticated look. The secret of this unique look lies in the knitting fabric, which adds a unique twist to an authentic style. The standard knit fabric is a rib-knit, and DUO NOIR also uses rib-knitting as its base, but by alternating waffle knitting, which is a trend, the knit has a more three-dimensional look than the standard rib-knit. Furthermore, by adding a color scheme to the lining with the composition of the knitted yarn, a deep black color is expressed. When worn on the front side, the black portion stretches out and the color scheme is subtly visible through the cracks, creating a three-dimensional effect, while on the back side, the black and the color scheme appear in stripes, creating a playful expression.
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DUO NOIR’s Appeal (3) “If you link the lining color scheme with other items, you can coordinate with a high level of sophistication!
If you coordinate other items to pick up the color scheme of the 3D black lining, you can achieve a more sophisticated coordination than usual. For example, the “3D black knit with black base and navy lining” coordinate with navy slacks. In the coordination below, the 3D black, leather shoes, lining color scheme, and slacks are linked in a crossover manner to create a highly sophisticated coordination. The DUO NOIR will surely expand the variations of coordination, as it offers a different color combination from tone-on-tone.
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Just the right size design makes it easy to use as innerwear, even in low gauge! Monotone coordinates with a modern look!
The just-right size design makes it easy to use as an inner layer despite being a low gauge knit. The raglan sleeves with no shoulder line allow the knit to be fitted without being tight, and the elasticity of the knit allows for the unique DUO NOIR color to be seen through the flashes of color. The black and gray DUO NOIR is designed to add rhythm to a monotone coordinate. The gray yarn, which is visible when the wearer makes a sudden movement, adds a modern spice to a monotone coordinate that tends to be bland.
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The charm of DUO NOIR (4) “Even though it’s a wool sweater, it can be washed at home!
While sweaters made of wool, known as a functional natural material with excellent moisture absorption and desorption properties, are attractive, they are difficult to care for at home because they are basically dry-cleaned. DUO NOIR overturns the stereotype of ” wool sweaters = not washable. By using a composition of washable wool and cotton yarns, the sweater can be hand-washed at home. The merit of being able to wash sweaters at home is one of the most welcome points in this day and age when people are particularly concerned about hygiene. The unique moist wool-cotton touch is also addictive.
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DUO NOIR’s Appeal (5) “Luxurious full linking specification that allows you to enjoy the original texture of the knitwear!
DUO NOIR employs a classic and time-consuming knit production process: parts are knitted from yarn and formed into shape by “forming knitting,” and seams are sewn together by “linking,” which is a traditional method of knitwear production. This process allows the knitwear’s original elasticity and texture to be fully utilized. This results in a sweater with abundant advantages when worn, such as “high elasticity,” “improved shape retention,” and “seam allowance finish that feels good against the skin. We hope you will experience the comfort that can only be achieved through this time-consuming process, which is not possible with cheap knitwear.
