Since Takahiro Kinoshita and Akio Hasegawa bid farewell to POPEYE, most people think that the City Boy era of POPEYE has come to an end.
Although from the content point of view, it is still a good lifestyle book, but the decline in the texture of the shape and the reduction of the shape content, at least show that "POPEYE" has gradually drifted away from the "City Boy Modeling Bible" in the old mind.
For a group of City Boy style believers, it is inevitable that they will turn their attention to the two City Boy spirit promoters.
However, compared to Takahiro Kinoshita, who switched to Fast Retailing Group, the wear controllers may be more concerned about the whereabouts of Akio Hasegawa, who is the executive of the City Boy style.
Akio Kayatanigawa
In addition to enjoying the signature styling of Nautica JP, NANAMICA and other brands, where can you continue to learn more about City Boy?
The answer is Mr. Hasegawa's "new position" - AH. H。
AH. H is a new online media created by Akio Hasegawa in 2019 and the Japanese fashion and lifestyle online magazine HOUYHNHNM, and the name is taken from the acronyms of the names of both parties.
In AH.H, Akio Hasegawa explores lifestyle with the theme of "ordinary" from different perspectives through three columns: "STYLE", "TALK" and "PICK UP".
Although ordinary people, clothing, shops, and food may seem like ordinary "blank paper", over time and the stories that have happened behind them may write different definitions.
It is not difficult to see that this is actually the same as the City Boy spirit conveyed by Akio Hasegawa when he was in office at POPEYE - the meaning of clothing is ultimately given by the wearer himself.
Different from the "popeye" with "miscellaneous" content and more, AH. H is obviously more inclined to the personal expression of Akio Hasegawa, in addition to communicating with readers in a first-in-one way in different columns, he will also invite industry leaders to have dialogues and plant grass with each other.
Like Nan Guizhi, who has been "present" since the first issue of CROSS TALK, it is Graphpaper, FreshServic and the helmsman of alpha.co.ltd, and I believe that in the future, AH.H will invite more fierce people to talk freely.
Of course, the most popular thing to see is the various City Boy shapes concocted by Akio Hasegawa. Next, Leo sorted out the analysis of the shape from April to May from the "STYLE" column, and tasted the familiar taste with everyone.
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White oversized BD shirt
+ Desert camouflage military pants
As one of the representative pieces of American casual style, the BD shirt has always been a styling tool used by Akio Hasegawa to emphasize the sense of adulthood.
Although this white BD shirt from Nautica JP follows the usual Oxford spinning specifications in terms of materials, what is special is its wide silhouette and the sailboat logo that plays a role in the right side of the hem.
Compared with the formal shirt, the casually positioned BD shirt is undoubtedly more in line with the city Boy's sunny sports temperament, coupled with a slightly more generous collar and large silhouette improvement, it is easy to inject a bit of laziness into the shape.
Some people may think that the combination of shirt + military pants has long been seen in Japanese wear, but the brilliant effect of USMC digital desert camouflage bread pants like TRU SPEC just broke some people's myths about "military uniform = olive green". This soft brown tone makes the military uniform better in terms of daily collocation.
On the other hand, the reason why Hasegawa Akio used an Oxford-spun shirt to match this military pants is that its distinct graininess can be harmoniously matched with the texture of high-density twill, and it is probably this study of details that created the classic style of "POPEYE" at that time.
As he said, this outfit can actually be paired with WALLABEE, desert boots, vintage running shoes, etc., but Timberland's MOCCASIN "3-EYE CLASSIC LUG" boat shoes can alleviate the conflict between shirts and military pants, while also providing Preppy's vitality.
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Candy striped shirt
+Multicam 10 pocket trousers
When it comes to BD Shirt, it is natural to avoid the century-old BROOKS BROTHERS. Even after last year's bankruptcy sale, it doesn't stop us from continuing to appreciate its American classics.
As the world's first brand to produce Button-Down shirts, it still offers the original Polo Collar Shirt to this day.
Whether the tip of the neck button is buttoned or not, the naturally curved collar will form that pleasant arc, rather than rigidly attached to the collar seat, effortlessly creating effortless details.
Continuing the same line of thinking, even if BROOKS BROTHERS follows the classic cut, Akio Hasegawa still interprets the Big Style by choosing a Regent fit.
This fit will be looser than the Milano, but more slim than the Madison, and the slightly retracted waistline combined with the seemingly randomly pulled up sleeves makes the overall styling proportions not too cumbersome and maintains the competence.
As with the first outfit, this time it was paired with a military trousers to match the Oxford spinning shirt, this MULTICAM 10POCKET trousers from TRU SPEC, providing a tough silhouette with multiple pockets + tear-proof fabric.
The closing line facilitates the natural stacking of pants at the ankles, and in addition to the waist, hips and knees, it is equipped with two pockets at the calf position, and the drawstring at the waist eliminates the need to tie the belt.
It is worth mentioning that the camouflage pattern printed on it was developed by CRYE PRECISION "MultiCam" style, and its updated version of "OEFCP" was adopted by the U.S. Army.
Even though the oil-painting-like hue configuration looks a bit dated, the crisp candy stripe pattern and knitwear on the upper body neutralize its strong military temperament.
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Navy single-breasted Blazer
+ Spoil washed jeans
For office workers who don't have a suit, starting with a Blazer that's perfect for leisure is a smarter choice than a suit.
Like Shan Xi, it does not have too many restrictions on daily collocation, which can be combined with serious trousers into a delicate commuting style, and can also be integrated into the casual pants style without violation.
Digawell x J.Press Originals' loose silhouette and fit drape at the chest further amplify Blazer's sporty vibe.
Even the more formal-looking dark blue tones show off their casual side with the Nautica Big TEE and SSZ-breaking jeans.
Of course, simply pairing it with a pair of regular jeans is enough to accept the spoiled flavor, but the treatment of destruction here is a clever echo of the rugged appearance and leather color of the boat shoes under the feet.
In particular, this kind of plain contrast is the main tone, the destruction of jeans and washed texture, Blazer gold buckle, embroidery on sailing shoes, etc., are one of the considerations that can highlight the taste of details, and the personal style is more prominent in addition to the balance of leisure.
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Classic 3-hole Lug Shoes
+CHINESE
TIMBERLAND's 3EYE CLASSIC LUG SHOES is unquestionably classic, and as Akio Hasegawa says, it looks like a pair of gloves carefully sewn by hand thanks to the traditional MOCCASIN structure.
Although the foot feel is on the hard side, it can't hide the elegance characteristic of its classic design of the 70s, with delicate smooth leather + iconic serrated outsole, which makes it both the refinement of leather shoes and the personality of outdoor shoes.
The pair in the picture is a custom model designed by Nautica, with orange bead needles and linings on the red leather surface of Burgundy, while the side is decorated with the number "23", which is quite eye-catching.
As one of the four-seasoned pieces of Ivy Style, the Madras plaid shirt is not as evergreen as OCBD shirts, khaki pants and other items in the modern context, but has become a "programmer" of the same style that is often ridiculed.
In addition to this stereotypical label, its overly complicated lines and color design are believed to be one of the reasons why it is difficult for everyone to accept.
However, since it is not acceptable to use it during work commuting, it is better to consider Akio Hasegawa's thinking, and instead use outdoor elements such as fishing hats and sailing shoes to amplify the casual feeling of Madras plaid shirts.
Pairing with Chino is certainly the most suitable American style choice, but the CHINO pants from BROCHURE have just the right loose silhouette, fading the previous sense of restraint.
When many people refer to the City Boy style, they tend to pay too much attention to stacking and Oversize, and ignore some seemingly inconspicuous details, such as textured, fluffy thick needle cotton socks, and the inner color of the hem side slit. Often the completion of the modeling is based on these details to pile up.
That's all about AH. H Recently updated styling analysis sharing, as Mr. Hasegawa's new base for continuing the spirit of City Boy, I believe that in the future we can also continue to work in AH. H Appreciate more of the purest and most authentic City Boy style styling, I wonder if it will become your new source of inspiration?
When he was young, he was a City Boy
When mature, it can also be City Men