For businessmen working in Japan, Cool Biz is the standard summer style. Whether you wear a jacket or no jacket, tied up or untied up, you may have a hard time choosing the right outfit and items. In this issue, we introduce you to the hottest outfits and items under the theme of Cool Biz!
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Black polo shirt monotone cool biz style
In a season filled with people wearing rough and colorful outfits, styling with monotone items is sure to attract a lot of attention. A shiny Ikorai knit polo shirt and white pants are a simple yet modish styling. Why not try choosing small accessories such as glasses and a clutch?
| Black knit polo shirt by Ikolai (Strassburgo 0120-383-563 ) | 43,000 yen |
| Sisay’s black leather clutch bag (Strass Burgot 0120-383-563 ) | 49,000 yen |
| Devore inch pit white pants (La Gazzetta 1987, Aoyama 03-5468-5330 ) | 29,000 yen |
| Oliver Peoples eyeglasses (Continue 03-3792-8978 ) | 31,000 yen |
Polo shirt and tone-on-tone cool biz style
Cruciani, a luxury knitwear brand that reigns unshakable, offers a sophisticated silhouette that fits the lines of the body and high-quality fabrics in its standard deer polo shirts. The basic men’s color ” navy ” is now trending in tone-on-tone to complete the contemporary style.
| Cruciani gray fawn polo shirt (Cruciani Ginza Store 03-3573-6059 ) | 24,000 yen |
| Devore Inch Pit navy pants (La Gazzetta 1987, Aoyama store 03-5468-5330 ) | 34,000 yen |
| Burton Pereira glasses (Continue 03-3792-8978 ) | 55,000 yen |
| FERRISI navy leather briefcase (FERRISI AOYAMA 03-3498-6912 ) | 98,000 yen |
| Zenith watch (LVMH Watch & Jewelry Japan, Zenith 03-5524-6420 ) | 820,000 yen |
Button-down shirt and shoulder-length knit cool biz style
A saxophone blue button-down shirt, ideal for a no-tie style, is worn with blue pants. The knit over the shoulder not only adds an accent to the styling, but is also a smart choice in preparation for the air-conditioned office.
| Mackintosh London sax-pin ox button-down shirt (SANYO SHOKAI Customer Support 0120-340-460 ) | 19,000 yen |
| John Smedley white cotton knit worn over the shoulder (Lee Mills Agency 03-3473-7007 ) | 29,000 yen |
| Universal Language blue ox pants (Universal Language Shibuya Store 03-3406-1515 ) | 13,800 yen |
| J. Press brown leather belt (Onward Kashiyama Customer Service Center 03-5476-5811 ) | 33,000 yen |
| Zenith watch (LVMH Watch & Jewelry Japan, Zenith 03-5524-6420 ) | 925,000 yen |
Gilet and shirt cool biz style
According to the rules of traditional dress clothing, the dress shirt should be worn underwear, but not with a jacket. However, it is too warm to wear a jacket. In such cases, the gilet style comes in handy. Why not add a moderately rough look by combining it with arm wraps?
| TAGLIATORE gray popsack double-breasted vest (JACKET LICQUARD Omotesando 03-6427-1961 ) | 30,000 yen |
| Universal Language white jersey shirt (Universal Language Shibuya store 03-3406-1515 ) | 8,800 yen |
| Paul Stuart navy striped tie (SANYO SHOKAI Customer Support 0120-340-460 ) | 15,000 yen |
| Paul Stuart pants (SANYO SHOKAI Customer Support 0120-340-460 ) | 26,000 yen |
| J. Press black leather mesh belt (Onward Kashiyama Customer Support 03-5476-5811 ) | 18,000 yen |
| Yellows Plus glasses (Continue 03-3792-8978 ) | 33,000 yen |
Tied-up Shirt x Monotone Cool Biz Coordinate
Silk knit ties are the standard item for summer tie-ups. Look out for chic monotone styling with a black knit tie, gray pants, and a white shirt.
| White cotton shirt by Barba (Strass Burgot 0120-383-563 ) | 29,000 yen |
| Drakes black knit tie (British Made / Drakes Ginza 03-6263-9955 ) | 14,000 yen |
| Paul Stuart dark gray pants (SANYO SHOKAI Customer Support 0120-340-460 ) | 33,000 yen |
| FERRISI black leather briefcase (FERRISI Aoyama Store 03-3498-6912 ) | 79,000 yen |
| Crockett & Jones black leather mesh belt (Trading Post Aoyama main store 03-5474-8725 ) | 27,000 yen |
Denim Shirt x Cool Biz Style
Denim shirts are becoming more and more popular in business style every year. Of course, if you want to use it for business, it is important to choose a brand that has a strong dress-clothing lineup. Note the gradation created by the navy knit casually wrapped around the waist.
| Denim button-down shirt by R&BLUES (R&BLUES Press Room 03-3401-5788 ) | 18,000 yen *Order price |
| Universal Language’s gray wool tuck pants (Universal Language Shibuya Store 03-3406-1515 ) | 13,800 yen |
| John Smedley navy cotton knit wrapped around the waist ( Lee Mills Agency 03-3473-7007 ) | 29,000 yen |
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White Polo Shirt x Cool Biz Style
Since a white polo shirt is a standard cool biz item, choosing a brand that specializes in knitwear, such as John Smedley, will increase the possibility of maintaining a stylish atmosphere without making the shirt look cheap. It is also important to choose a mesh belt to balance out the dress-down look of the top.
| White cotton polo shirt by John Smedley (Lee Mills Agency 03-3473-7007 ) | 27,000 yen |
| John Smedley V-neck knit (Lee Mills Agency 03-3473-7007 ) | 29,000 yen |
| J. Press gray check polyester blend pants (Onward Kashiyama Customer Service Center 03-5476-5811 ) | 21,000 yen |
| Mackintosh London black leather mesh belt (SANYO SHOKAI Customer Support 0120-340-460 ) | 22,000 yen |
One Point Polo Shirt x Cool Biz Style
Fred Perry polo shirts, once loved by British mods, are now available in just the right size for a smart look. The light blue one-point logo on the left chest gives a rather casual impression, so it should be worn with casual bottoms such as chinos to achieve a good balance.
| Fred Perry navy fawn polo shirt (Fred Perry Shop Tokyo 03-5778-4930 ) | 12,000 yen |
| Mackintosh London beige pants (SANYO SHOKAI Customer Support 0120-340-460 ) | 26,000 yen |
| Destiny’s Dimension brown leather clutch bag (S Squared 06-6263-5594 ) | 28,000 yen |
| Andersons brown mesh belt (Jacket Liquiard Omotesando 03-6427-1961 ) | 13,500 yen |
