FINN’S FASHION METAMORPHOSIS PATRICK FINN (TOYAMA) Pre-Japan As a slim 5’6” American man, pre-JET, the selection of clothing within my budget that actually fit was practically nothing. Either pieces were grossly oversized, or ridiculously expensive high-end brands. As a result, I settled with a few trusty reliable brands, but I was still limited to the basics. Solid, simple pieces dominated my closet, with no patterns, no statement pieces, nada. Instead, I trotted around town in one colored t-shirts, the occasional button up, grandpa sweaters, and a pair of Converse - how boring!
Shopping Suggestions
Now, I’m not necessarily complaining, as basic pieces are essential to any wardrobe and I even miss my grandpa sweater collection, but every now and then I want to experiment a little.
The following are some of my “go to” stores when shopping in Japan. It’s entirely acceptable to mix up more expensive basics with trendier, fast fashion pieces. Your wallet will highly approve of this as well.
The JET Years
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After four years in Japan, I can happily say goodbye to those days. There’s a much larger emphasis on men’s fashion here, and doing something as simple as people watching in Shibuya can be inspiring. You can easily absorb the local Japanese fashion culture, especially if you’re already interested.
• GU • SPINNS • WEGO Moderate • BOYCOTT • Muji (無印良品) • TK Expensive • COMME ÇA • SHIPS Accessories • aquvii TOKYO
pops of color compliment basics
coral shorts compliment the pocket
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