I didn’t think it was in Rakuten. Three great men’s stores that even clothes lovers can’t underestimate

Rakuten Ichiba is hardly the first place clothes lovers visit to buy. On the other hand, it does offer some definite advantages, such as Rakuten points, Rakuten Super SALE, and coupons, that make it a great place to shop. In the Rakuten Ichiba, there are some “not-to-be-missed” stores that can stimulate a man’s appetite for goods.

Rakuten's famous store 1: Military-derived men's clothingWAIPER

WAIPER is a famous military fashion store based in Fukuoka, Japan. When you hear of a store found on Rakuten, you might imagine a casual military EC. In reality, however, WAIPER is a highly selective store that offers a wide range of items, including actual items, dead stock, reissued items, and in-house projects. The interesting thing about military wear is that its form is born from its purpose, not its decoration. Warmth, windproof, storage, durability, visibility, camouflage, and range of motion. There is a reason for everything, and that reason remains in the design. The appeal of Wiper is that it proposes such military-derived clothing not as “cosplay,” but in a form that can be easily incorporated into modern men’s clothing.

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Of particular note is the original WAIPER.inc line. WAIPER.inc is based on rare military items and masterpieces, which have been reinterpreted and incorporated into the modern wardrobe. The M-65, M-47, M-52, ECWCS, and LEVEL7 are “prototypes of men’s clothing” that have influenced modern casual wear. Behind the ease of being able to buy these items on the web, there is the pleasure of discovering the functional beauty of their military origins. Even those who are not accustomed to secondhand clothing or actual items can easily enter the store, and those who want to delve deeper will find even more depth. This is the very reason why Wiper is such a great store.

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WAIPER

Editor Mitsui

WAIPER is a store that is easy to get into for military beginners, but can also go quite deep if you want to delve deeper. The store offers actual items, dead stocks, reissues, and in-house projects, so it is different from stores where you simply look for “military-like” clothing.

Chic Dressing

Chic Dressing is a very different kind of store in the Rakuten market. As the name suggests, the store proposes outfits for mature men, and its lineup is notable for its classical Italian style and classic air. The company that operates the shop, EXIO Corporation, was founded in 2007. In 2013, the company signed a partnership agreement with Luigi Borrelli, a prestigious Italian shirt brand, and opened its only directly managed store in Japan. In 2013, the company signed a partnership agreement with Luigi Borrelli, a prestigious Italian shirt brand, and opened Luigi Borrelli Tokyo, its only directly managed store in Japan.

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Knowing this background changes the way one looks at chic dressing. Holiday clothes for people in their 30s and 40s tend to be too sporty if one is not careful. Sneakers, nylon, sweatshirts, functional materials. While these are not bad in and of themselves, there are times when they are not enough to add a touch of maturity and glamour. The chic outfit serves as a store to insert the texture of jackets, knitwear, shirts, wool pants, and leather into it. It’s easy because it’s easy. However, the contents cannot be described only in terms of cheapness and efficiency. It is a store where you can regain a sense of “a little tension” that is necessary to dress like an adult.

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Stylish dressing

Editor Mitsui

Chic Dressing is a must-see when looking for Italian and other dress-style adult clothing within Rakuten. Looking at jackets, knits, and even leather-based items, you’ll find tips to take your holiday outfit to the next level.

ARKnets

ARKnets is an online store operated by Restrict Ltd. based in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. The company opened the select store ” ARK ” in 1996, followed by the official ARKnets online store in 2001 and the ARKnets Rakuten Ichiba store in 2005. Although a regional company, it can be said that it is a strong player that has linked its real stores and e-commerce from an early stage. The interesting thing about ARKnets is not just the large number of brands it carries, but also the fact that it has developed multiple stores and businesses, such as ARK, NOA’S ARK, MUSEUM ARK, ARK STANDARD, and Pier Lounge by ARK, each with a different atmosphere. The key to the success of the company lies in the fact that each store has a different atmosphere. The editorial skills cultivated in the brick-and-mortar stores are reflected online as well, creating a depth that differs from large-scale e-commerce sites, which seem to be just blindly increasing the number of brands.

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The store offers domestic and foreign brands, outdoor, street, mode, leather shoes, and even lifestyle items. The wide range of brands and the fact that they do not appear chaotic is the appeal of Arknetz. Margiela, Salomon, and others. Encountering Arknetz on Rakuten is akin to peeking into an authentic select store from the local area.

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Editor Mitsui

ARKnets has a scale and planning ability that cannot be summed up simply by the term “select store from a local area. Looking at the development of the actual store, the history of the directly managed e-commerce site, and the range of brands, the fact that the store is on Rakuten itself is a bit surprising.